EU approves new sustainable supply chain rules
In a significant move towards enhancing corporate accountability and sustainability, the European Parliament has greenlit the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD). The directive,...
NHS bidders: time to make a carbon reduction plan
As of April 2024, any business tendering for a contract with NHS England will need to have a carbon reduction plan. This requirement was already in place for large suppliers, but is being extended to cover all new procurements. If your business plans to supply goods or services to the NHS, what do you need to know?
Non-commodity charges: Why are they increasing and what does it mean for business?
Among the components of an energy bill, two significant elements stand out: commodity and non-commodity charges. These two charges dictate actual costs and also...
A quick guide to Phase 5 of the Public Sector Low Carbon Skills Fund
Up to £16 million in grants will be available from 17 April to help public sector organisations decarbonise their buildings, thanks to the latest...
MEES regulations for commercial properties delayed to 2028
This article was first written in February 2024. It has since been updated (March 2025) to reflect the most recent updates on the non-domestic...
Why have REGOs got so expensive?
Renewable Energy Guarantees of Origin (REGOs) just keep hitting record high prices. Why are they so expensive, and will prices come down again?A few...
Industrial Energy Transformation Fund | IETF | A Guide
The Industrial Energy Transformation Fund (IETF) is funding to help businesses with high energy usage to cut their consumption through investment in energy efficiency measures and low carbon technologies.
UK government allocates £4.5 billion to boost manufacturing and clean energy
The UK government has announced a significant £4.5 billion investment in strategic manufacturing sectors, with a focus on economic growth, energy security, and levelling-up initiatives.
The EII Renewables Levy Exemption Scheme: A quick guide
In this quick guide, we’ve broken down the EII Renewables Levy Extension scheme: who it’s for, who qualifies, applications, and the future of the levy itself.
Launch of gold standard for corporate net zero transition plans
The government’s Transition Plan Taskforce (TPT) has published its official guidance for climate transition plans. The TPT Disclosure Framework sets out best practice for...
