New guidance released to align financial and climate transition plans
While climate transition plans are increasingly mandatory across the UK, transition plans are more likely to fail without being backed by financial strategy. A...
ESOS: New template for Progress Update submissions
With six months to go until the next ESOS deadline, the Environment Agency has published a template to help organisations complete their first Progress...
The UK-EU ETS agreement: What it is and how it will affect UK businesses
Following the UK-EU Reset Summit on 19 May, the UK and the EU have agreed to link their Emissions Trading Schemes (ETS) – a...
ESG vs. CSR: What’s the difference? A simple guide for UK businesses
Businesses are under increasing pressure to show they take sustainability and social responsibility seriously. But with so many terms in use, it’s easy to...
Government considers mandating solar PV in car parks
A new call for evidence aims to understand the feasibility of solar carports across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Launched by the Department for...
MEES regulations for commercial properties delayed to 2028
This article was written in March 2025. See our most recent article for an update on MEES.In February 2024, the government pushed back interim requirements...
Sustainability, ESG, net zero: What’s the difference? Your business explainer
Demand from consumers and professional boards alike is driving change in how businesses approach sustainability. However, with growing terminology and compliance frameworks, understanding key...
After the ESOS Action Plan: What’s next for organisations?
If your organisation is in scope of ESOS, the Action Plan deadline has now passed - 5th March 2025 was the final date for...
UK government to launch consultation on Sustainability Reporting Standards
The UK government is expected to begin a 12-week consultation on Sustainability Reporting Standards in March. The consultation will be based on the standards...
Government issues update on ESOS Phase 4 and 5
In its latest newsletter, the Environment Agency has outlined some important changes to ESOS Phase 4 (the current phase) and Phase 5 (2027 –...
