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The Hub’s editor in chief hand-picks a selection of articles that are must reads for the energy and compliance professional.

CRC payments: a sting in the tail

One note of caution when arranging your post-CRC finances. CRC, as a tax, ends from the 1st of April, 2019 – although in practical terms,...

Pressure and time: set your alerts now to make the most of SECR

One of the most pertinent questions permeating today's business community is this; 'How can I set up to react to carbon reporting in a...

Carbon tax burden ‘post-CRC’: a brief overview

The carbon tax transition – from CRC plus CCL, to (a higher rate of) CCL only – takes place from April 2019. As ever,...

A golden opportunity: why SECR spells business success

When new regulations appear, the response of the business sector can be to bemoan additional workloads, potential extra costs or worrying punitive elements associated...

2/3 of UK firms are in the dark on SECR: what can be done...

There's a simple rule when it comes to business and sustainability; build in plenty of time to adapt. After all, it is tough for modern...

The burning question: has ESOS Phase 1 worked?

It might seem a world away now, but back in 2016, organisations were frantic to submit information for Phase 1 of ESOS by 29...
Low carbon commute: Businesses that want to do more than the minimum can start measuring the carbon emissions associated with getting to work.

How COVID-19 has brought us the low-carbon commute

How COVID-19 has brought us the low-carbon commute “Bomb us with bicycles...The £80bn projected to be spent on the HS2 rail linkcould buy every adult...
Capacity market judgement

Are enough UK firms acting on ESOS Phase 2 yet?

  For anyone who's unaware, the second phase of the government’s flagship energy efficiency scheme, ESOS, is nearly upon us. ESOS (Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme) is administered...

Six months on: are Johnson’s Conservatives keeping their green election promises?

Six months on: are Johnson’s Conservatives keeping their green election promises? “If there is a majority of Conservative MPs on December 13th, I guarantee I...
Scope 3 emissions frequently asked questions: What are they? Why do they matter? Find out in our Scope 3 emissions FAQs.

Scope 3 emissions: your frequently asked questions

UK businesses are becoming increasingly aware of the importance of Scope 3 emissions – at least, that’s if the number of queries on the...

SCOPE 3 EMISSIONS