A guide to government support for energy intensive industries
This guide was reviewed and updated in August 2025.UK electricity prices are among the highest in the developed world. A Drax Group report for...
“Fair prices and targeted support”: CBI urges action from government on high energy bills
The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) is urging the government to remove net zero policy costs from electricity bills, claiming these costs are harming...
New guidance released to align financial and climate transition plans
While climate transition plans are increasingly mandatory across the UK, transition plans are more likely to fail without being backed by financial strategy. A...
The UK-EU ETS agreement: What it is and how it will affect UK businesses
Following the UK-EU Reset Summit on 19 May, the UK and the EU have agreed to link their Emissions Trading Schemes (ETS) – a...
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...
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...
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...
Have your say on changes to EPCs and DECs
The government has launched a consultation on reforming the regime that measures the energy performance of buildings in England and Wales.
It is proposing changes...
Market-Wide Half-Hourly Settlement: Ofgem approves timeline changes
Ofgem has approved the Market-wide Half Hourly Settlement (MHHS) Programme Change Request CR055, introducing a 6.5-month delay to key milestones. This change aims to...
Government consults on including shipping in UK ETS
The UK Emissions Trading Scheme (UK ETS) Authority is consulting on proposals to expand the scheme to the maritime sector, as well as recognising non-pipeline...
