Tag: Energy
What energy and carbon announcements are expected in March’s Spring Budget?
This year’s Spring Budget takes place on Wednesday 15 March, and in our sector, thoughts are turning to how the UK green economy may...
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...
Key points to remember when filing your year-end SECR report
Roughly 11,300 UK businesses are in scope of the government’s Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting scheme (SECR). It is mandatory for any companies listed...
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...
British Industry Supercharger: Government announces support for energy intensive industries
The government will today (23 February) set out proposals to support key UK industries with their energy costs.
300 businesses across the UK will be...
Report: SME climate action thwarted by lack of finance
According to a recent survey by the SME Climate Hub, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are increasingly interested in taking action on climate change,...
Does your commercial building meet the new Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards?
Changes to the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards will come into force on 1st April – rendering non-domestic buildings unlettable unless they have an EPC...
Government reveals plans for UK’s first hydrogen certification scheme
The UK government has announced plans for a new, globally-recognised certification scheme to verify the sustainability of low carbon hydrogen and build sector transparency.
Currently,...
Hub analysis: Can the government really justify Cumbria’s coal mining green...
Friends of the Earth has confirmed it will legally challenge the UK government’s decision to grant permission for a new deep coal mine near...
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...
