Tag: Energy efficiency
Two-year extension to the current Climate Change Agreement (CCA) scheme
The Climate Change Agreement (CCA) is set to extend two years until 2027, Jeremy Hunt announced in the Spring Budget. This means that qualifying...
Why your business should be cautious about “carbon neutral” product claims
The eco-conscious consumer might feel spoiled for choice. A huge variety of products – everything from running shoes to gin – are being sold...
EU anti-greenwashing legislation is coming; but are UK businesses operating in...
Globally, the trend towards anti-greenwashing is hastening. For UK business as a whole, this has to be a good thing.
After all, greenwashing by...
New mandate: Large NHS suppliers must publish a Carbon Reduction Plan
Starting from April this year, NHS suppliers will be required to publish a Carbon Reduction Plan (CRP) if their anticipated contract value is above...
Carbon removal banned by investor group worth $11trn
In response to increased scrutiny of the rapidly expanding carbon offset market, a group of investors in charge of $11 trillion in assets has...
Energy and carbon compliance in 2023: what you need to know
The compliance landscape for UK businesses, especially those over a certain size, is continually evolving. Here’s what you need to be aware of in...
Carbon offsetting: Can new standards increase industry accountability?
The integrity of the carbon offsetting market is under fire after journalists from the Guardian, SourceMaterial, and Die Ziet have reported that more than...
New UK standards propose ‘most efficient lighting in the world’
The government has announced new proposals for energy efficient lighting that would slash energy use for households and businesses across Great Britain. Domestic and...
Government sets out plans to reform Capacity Market for net zero
The government has outlined proposals to reform Great Britain’s Capacity Market, including multi-year contracts for low carbon flexible capacity, such as smart ‘demand side...
Mini-Budget: energy efficiency and demand reduction lacking in Chancellor’s plan for...
The new Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng delivered his first “mini-budget” today, setting out a raft of tax cuts and high borrowing that he hopes will...
