Aerial view of a hybrid power plant with wind turbines and solar panels

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...
A white car sits under a solar carport on a sunny day.

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...
Climate Change Agreements Scheme

Climate Change Agreements scheme applications open soon: Are you ready?

The application portal for the new Climate Change Agreements (CCA) scheme opens for new entrants on 1st May 2025. Here’s what you need to...
UK Commercial Real Estate To Miss 2030 Efficiency Deadline

UK commercial real estate to miss 2030 efficiency deadline by a decade, report says

This article was written in April 2025. See our most recent article for an update on MEES.Facilities managers and energy professionals face a growing challenge...
MEES regulations for commercial properties delayed to 2028

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...
Corporate Net-Zero Standard

Corporate Net-Zero Standard: SBTi launches updated draft and call for feedback

A new draft of the SBTi’s revised Corporate Net-Zero Standard is now live and open for consultation. Initially launched in 2021, the Standard represented...
Welsh Decarbonisation Funding

Welsh decarbonisation funding allocates £10m to higher education

Higher and further education institutions in Wales can now apply for additional funding to improve their buildings' energy efficiency through the Digarbon scheme. First launched...
Great British Energy Cut Energy Bills For Schools And Hospitals

Great British Energy to cut energy bills for schools and hospitals

Hundreds of schools and NHS sites across the UK will see their energy bills reduced, thanks to Great British Energy’s first major project. The...
Sustainability, ESG, Net Zero: What’s The Difference?

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...
Seven different coloured blocks sit on the grass with the city skyline in the background. Each block contains one of the symbols of the Sustainable Development Goals

Sustainable Development Goals: What your business needs to know

Net zero, ESG, and sustainability aren’t just buzzwords anymore—they’re essential to modern business strategy. A crucial part of this strategy involves aligning with the...

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