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Following the Climate Change Committee’s (CCC) recommendations on the Seventh Carbon Budget, the UK government has proposed a legally binding carbon reduction target for the period 2038-2042. The recommended level of greenhouse gas emissions over this five-year period...
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 firmly at the centre of the agenda.
For the energy and sustainability sector, the biggest announcement...
This article was reviewed and updated in March 2026.
Net zero, ESG, and sustainability aren’t just buzzwords anymore—they’re essential to modern business strategy. A crucial part of this strategy involves aligning with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs),...
As business activity slows over Christmas, organisations have a valuable opportunity to reduce energy use — but the season can also drive up waste and emissions. Jon Cranefield and Simon Chiva from Sustainable Energy First share simple steps to...
This article was reviewed and updated in October 2025.
Multi-academy trusts over a certain size are required by law to disclose information about their energy use and carbon emissions. We’ve put together this quick guide for academy trustees and...
