Tag: Energy
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...
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...
What does the government’s Net Zero Review mean for businesses?
How can the UK deliver its net zero targets in a way that is affordable, efficient, and pro-business? That was the question at the...
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...
