Tag: Carbon
EcoVadis assessments explained
Our compliance team at Sustainable Energy First often get questions about EcoVadis assessments and what the rating system means. To help, Simon Chiva, Head...
UK ETS maritime expansion: What businesses need to know
As of 1 July, the UK Emissions Trading Scheme (UK ETS) has expanded to include the maritime sector, bringing new compliance obligations to vessel...
What does the latest CCC report mean for business?
The Climate Change Committee (CCC) has just published its annual progress report for 2026, assessing the UK's progress towards net zero and setting...
What would Burnham as PM do for energy?
Andy Burnham has confirmed he will be running to replace Keir Starmer as Labour leader and Prime Minister. If he’s successful, what can...
Government adopts Carbon Budget target to achieve 87% emissions cut by...
Following the Climate Change Committee’s (CCC) recommendations on the Seventh Carbon Budget, the UK government has proposed a legally binding carbon reduction target...
A guide to government support for energy intensive industries
This guide was last updated in May 2026.Energy costs present a serious challenge for all UK businesses, especially those whose processes require heavy energy...
King’s Speech 2026 confirms plans for energy independence, nuclear and grid...
The King’s Speech has set out the UK government’s legislative priorities for the year ahead, with energy security, electrification and infrastructure reform placed...
EU launches consultation on revised Sustainability Reporting Standards under CSRD overhaul
The European Commission has published draft revised European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) alongside a new voluntary sustainability reporting standard for smaller companies, marking...
Understanding the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi): Why it is becoming...
As pressure builds on businesses to demonstrate credible climate action, the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has emerged as the leading global framework...
Breaking the gas grip: UK moves to stabilise energy bills and...
After years of volatility driven by global fossil fuel markets, the UK government has taken a decisive step to loosen the link between gas...
