UK ETS: Carbon allowances will be cut to lowest level ever in 2024
In a decisive move towards achieving net-zero emissions, the UK Emissions Trading Scheme (UK ETS) is set to impose stricter emission limits on power,...
Can the UK’s Solar Taskforce create a rooftop revolution?
In spring 2023 the government established a Solar Taskforce designed to boost the UK’s solar capacity. What is it doing and what are the possible implications for business?
Swimming Pool Support Fund: What’s covered in Phase II?
Phase II of the Swimming Pool Support Fund will open 4th September. More information has been released on what’s being funded and what applications should include. Below, we’ve outlined everything you need to know.
ISSB to take over TCFD monitoring from 2024
The government has officially confirmed that the UK Sustainability Disclosure Standards (UK SDS) will follow guidelines set by the International Financial Reporting Standards’ (IFRS)...
Swimming Pool Support Fund: What you need to know
The Spring Budget announced £60 million for the Swimming Pool Support Fund, with Phase I applications now open to eligible local authorities throughout England....
New funding to help public sector buildings decarbonise
A new round of Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme funding has been announced, to help fund heat decarbonisation in public sector buildings. With the application...
Scotland launches new £20m grant scheme for public sector heat decarbonisation
This week, Scotland has introduced a new £20 million grant scheme aimed at decarbonising the public sector's heating systems. The funding, administered through the...
Net Zero Tracker: Only 4% of company targets align with UN climate requirements
The Net Zero Tracker report, released today (12 June), revealed that the world's largest corporations are only making nominal progress towards their climate targets,...
‘Unlocking opportunities’: Government holds first Net Zero Council
Leaders from the world’s top banks, energy companies, and tech giants gathered on Tuesday (9 May) for the first-ever Net Zero Council meeting. Ministers...
Report: UK intensive industry must install 200GW of low carbon energy in next 12...
The UK's goal to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 requires a significant transition towards a zero-carbon power grid and the electrification of heavy...