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A golden opportunity: why SECR spells business success

When new regulations appear, the response of the business sector can be to bemoan additional workloads, potential extra costs or worrying punitive elements associated...

Pressure and time: set your alerts now to make the most of SECR

One of the most pertinent questions permeating today's business community is this; 'How can I set up to react to carbon reporting in a...

Carbon tax burden ‘post-CRC’: a brief overview

The carbon tax transition – from CRC plus CCL, to (a higher rate of) CCL only – takes place from April 2019. As ever,...

Energy efficiency could save $500 billion dollars a year, says new report

Energy efficiency could save $500 billion dollars a year, says new report A new report from the International Energy Agency (IEA) reveals that energy efficiency...

Budget 2018: the energy impacts

Budget 2018: the energy impacts As has become customary in recent budgets, The Chancellor gave scant attention to energy; in fact he didn't mention it...

Beyond compliance: why companies are calling for a greener agenda

Beyond compliance: why companies are calling for a greener agenda Today's is, categorically, a low carbon world. Whilst climate deniers may exist, the reality in...
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What are today’s barriers to building green?

“This article is over two years old. You may like to read our latest analysis on barriers to building green in 2021.” What are today's...

The ‘people first’ approach: Talking energy with Ibstock plc’s Michael McGowan

The ‘people first’ approach: Talking energy with Ibstock plc’s Michael McGowan The UK’s energy intensive industries face a wide range of efficiency challenges, but the...
Is Net Zero Carbon Legislation on the horizon

Is net zero carbon legislation genuinely on the horizon?

Is net zero carbon legislation genuinely on the horizon? Consensus is growing; business carbon targets may need to rise. As the Guardian reports, 50 Conservative MPs...
New analysis from the World Resources Institute (WRI) warns of worrying lack of progress from heavy industry on 2020 global emissions targets.

Heavy industry is failing to embed energy efficiency fast enough, report warns

Heavy industry is failing to embed energy efficiency fast enough, report warns New analysis from the World Resources Institute (WRI) warns of worrying lack of...

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