Tag: Carbon
Corporate reporting changes: what businesses need to know
The UK corporate reporting framework could be much simpler in future, if proposed changes go ahead. The Modernising Corporate Reporting consultation seeks views on...
UK government proposes changes to corporate sustainability reporting
The UK government is consulting on changes which could reshape how companies report sustainability information, with a greater focus on financially material issues and...
Scope 3 emissions: your frequently asked questions
This guide was first published in 2020. It was reviewed and updated by Sustainable Energy First in September 2026. Businesses are under increasing pressure...
Does SORP 2026 require carbon reporting? What charities need to know
What does SORP 2026 actually mean for charities’ ESG and carbon reporting? Sustainable Energy First has received a few questions on this, so...
NHS carbon reporting: what suppliers need to prepare for in 2027
NHS requirements for suppliers are changing again. From April 2027, higher-value NHS procurements and new NHS frameworks will be subject to expanded Carbon...
Wales sets net zero target for 2040, 10 years ahead of...
The Welsh government has begun work on its first Climate and Nature Action Plan, setting an ambition for Wales to reach net zero...
GHG Protocol and ISO move closer to a unified carbon accounting...
Following their partnership announcement in 2025, the Greenhouse Gas Protocol (GHG Protocol) and the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) have now confirmed that...
Science Based Targets initiative unveils biggest overhaul of Corporate Net-Zero Standard...
The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has published Version 2.0 of its Corporate Net-Zero Standard, introducing the most significant changes to the framework...
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,...
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...
