Mini-Budget: energy efficiency and demand reduction lacking in Chancellor’s plan for growth
The new Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng delivered his first “mini-budget” today, setting out a raft of tax cuts and high borrowing that he hopes will...
The Energy Bill Relief Scheme: A guide for businesses
This post was updated on 4th October 2022 to include detailed of the maximum discount, which has been set at £345/MWh for electricity and...
A guide to the EII Renewable Levy Exemption Scheme & EII Compensation Scheme
Two separate but similar government schemes are available to help Energy Intensive Industries (EIIs) stay competitive as our economy transitions to net zero by...
Energy UK urges government to cut business energy bills through government-backed loans
A leading energy trade association has written to the Chancellor of the Exchequer, setting out proposals for cutting the cost of energy for businesses...
Greening finance: what policy changes should businesses prepare for?
In May and June 2022 the government held a call for evidence on a proposed update to the Green Finance Strategy. What questions does...
Report: Major credibility gaps remain in majority of corporate net zero targets
More than one-third (702) of the world’s largest publicly traded companies now have net zero targets, a new report finds, but nearly 65% of those targets do not yet meet minimum procedural reporting standards.
£70 million funding window opens to help industrial sites decarbonise
£70 million funding window opens to help industrial sites decarbonise
Manufacturers and other industrial businesses can apply for a new round of funding to help...
UN Expert Group launched to scrutinise business net zero pledges
The UN has set up an Expert Group that will push businesses, investors, cities and regions to “walk the talk” on their net zero goals.
3 ways for non-executive directors to get net zero on the agenda
Many large businesses still don’t have an official climate strategy, and even those that do aren’t necessarily making the progress needed. To achieve real climate action, you need to get emissions cuts on the Board agenda – but how can you do that if you’re not part of the executive team?
Spring Statement: business rates exemptions for low-carbon equipment and VAT relief for home retrofit
As households and businesses feel the squeeze from the cost-of-living crisis, the spotlight was firmly on the Chancellor today to ease the mounting pressure...