As Aviva and others raise the bar on investor sustainability, how must corporates react?
Aviva has promised divestment from firms failing to meet ESG criteria. In news that’s shaking up the sector, what does it mean for net zero?
What makes a good net zero transition plan?
From 2023, it will be compulsory for certain businesses to publish a net zero plan. Over 1300 UK-registered large companies and financial institutions are...
The new Energy Bills Discount Scheme for businesses: what you need to know
The government has confirmed the details of a new energy discount scheme for businesses, charities and the public sector, ahead of the current Energy...
What does the government’s Net Zero Review mean for businesses?
How can the UK deliver its net zero targets in a way that is affordable, efficient, and pro-business? That was the question at the...
British Industry Supercharger: Government announces support for energy intensive industries
The government will today (23 February) set out proposals to support key UK industries with their energy costs.
300 businesses across the UK will be...
Key points to remember when filing your year-end SECR report
Roughly 11,300 UK businesses are in scope of the government’s Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting scheme (SECR). It is mandatory for any companies listed...
What are Scope 4 emissions, and why is it so valuable to report them?
When it comes to reducing carbon emissions and business reporting, complexity increases the deeper we dive down the Scopes rabbit hole.
Scope 1 and 2...
Spring Budget: the energy, carbon, and green economy lowdown
Today (15 March) Jeremy Hunt announced the Spring Budget. New funding for energy efficiency and support for swimming pools broke the surface, as well...
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?
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.
