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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...
This page was reviewed and updated on 16/10/25.The Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (known as CSDDD or CSD3) is an EU law that requires large companies to identify and address human rights and environmental risks in their supply chains....
This page was reviewed and updated on 27/02/26.Since 5 January 2023, large and listed companies in the EU have been required to align with the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). The directive updates business requirements for reporting on social and environmental...
