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Our new guide on Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting for academy trusts is now live on the Energy Advice Hub.

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...
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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...
Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive

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...
A guide to the EII Renewable Levy Exemption Scheme & EII Compensation Scheme

Energy Intensive Industries Compensation Scheme: a quick guide

This page was reviewed and updated on 04/09/25To help energy-intensive businesses stay competitive, the UK government offers compensation for costs relating to carbon pricing....
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“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...
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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

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...
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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?

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...
Have your say on changes to EPCs and DECs

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...

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