Making credible green claims: the three golden rules

Making credible green claims: the three golden rules

We recently explained why claiming “carbon neutral” status for your products could undermine your credibility. But if your business is taking steps to cut...

“Green Day” policy roundup: what are the key announcements?

The government chose 30 March as the day to simultaneously issue dozens of documents on energy and climate change. These include policy documents, consultation...
Report- 97% of UK firms failing to align to net zero ‘gold standard’

Report: 97% of UK firms failing to align to net zero ‘gold standard’

New research reveals that less than 3% of large UK firms have published plans that meet the government’s ‘gold standard’ for a credible net...
A row of electricity pylons in front of a setting sun, potentially to be impacted by Market-wide Half-hourly settlements

Market-wide Half-Hourly Settlement: Fundamental change to the UK electricity market

Regulatory change is coming that will affect all UK energy suppliers and their customers. The reform will require electricity suppliers to settle based on...
Lululemon Greenwashing

Lessons from Lululemon: it’s all about Scope 3

The activewear brand Lululemon is under investigation by Canada’s Competition Bureau after accusations of greenwashing. UK businesses in the clothing industry should take this...
UK Commercial Real Estate To Miss 2030 Efficiency Deadline

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

Facilities managers and energy professionals face a growing challenge as new data reveals the UK’s commercial property sector is unlikely to meet key energy...
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ESOS: New template for Progress Update submissions

With six months to go until the next ESOS deadline, the Environment Agency has published a template to help organisations complete their first Progress...
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England’s public water supply to see 5bn litre shortfall a day by 2055, says...

This page was reviewed and updated on 30/06/25. The Environment Agency (EA) has warned that England’s public water supply could see severe shortages by 2055...

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