The UK ETS: frequently asked questions
This article was reviewed and updated in December 2025 to reflect new government updates.. The UK Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) has been running since 2021...
Autumn Budget 2025: the key energy and carbon takeaways
The second Budget from Rachel Reeves was upstaged by a surprise leak. Here are the energy and carbon measures that you may have missed.Help...
Net Zero Census: Large businesses keep climate focus, but SMEs face mounting challenges
Most UK businesses still view net zero as an important part of their strategy, despite global uncertainty and rising costs, according to the...
Network Charging Compensation Scheme uplift to cut electricity costs by £420m a year
From April 2026 the UK’s most energy-intensive businesses are set to save up to £420 million per year on electricity costs, as the...
EU Parliament rejects Omnibus compromise on sustainability reporting and due diligence rules
The European Parliament has voted against a proposal to simplify EU sustainability reporting and due diligence laws, leaving businesses waiting for clarity on what...
Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting for academy trusts: a quick guide
This article was reviewed and updated in October 2025.
Multi-academy trusts over a certain size are required by law to disclose information about their...
Business Insider: Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD)
This page was reviewed and updated on 16/10/25.The Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (known as CSDDD or CSD3) is an EU law that requires...
Business insider: Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive
This page was reviewed and updated on 27/02/26.Since 5 January 2023, large and listed companies in the EU have been required to align with the Corporate...
Powering competition: what the government’s energy plans mean for energy-intensive businesses
Nathan Bend, Strategic Account Manager at Sustainable Energy First explains why the Modern Industrial Strategy has concrete benefits.The UK government’s Modern Industrial Strategy sets...
Survey: Half of corporate buyers preparing to leave unsustainable suppliers
A new global survey by Bain & Company suggests that corporate priorities around sustainability are shifting. The research indicates that business leaders are linking...
