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,...
Exclusive: EA publishes ESOS list of non-compliant companies
The Hub can exclusively reveal the government has published a summary of penalties imposed on companies non-compliant with the Energy Saving Opportunities Scheme (ESOS).
The...
UK companies are investing more in energy efficiency projects, according to new report
Bloomberg and EEVSs September Energy Efficiency Trends report is live. The results indicate a positive upward trajectory for the energy efficiency sector, as well...
Do you know what EII exemption is? You should; it will impact your firm’s...
The Energy Intensive Industries (EII) exemption is a new government scheme.
Fundamentally it aims to help UK energy intensive industries remain competitive with firms from...
IPCC Report: What business needs to know
IPCC Report: what business needs to know
This week, scientists released one of the most urgent and compelling calls for action on climate change to...
ESOS Phase 2: what is an ‘investment grade’ audit, and how does it compare...
ESOS Phase 2: what is an ‘investment grade’ audit, and how does it compare to basic compliance?
Among the greatest opportunities afforded by ESOS legislation...
10 ways to set a net zero target without greenwashing
As environmental sustainability becomes more important to customers and investors, more and more companies are publicly declaring their ambition to reach net zero emissions within the next few decades.
Carbon offsetting – can big business do it right?
Carbon offsetting often carries a negative reputation. Should corporates seeking to achieve net zero simply steer clear completely?
How will Brexit affect ESOS and other carbon reporting schemes?
How will Brexit affect ESOS and other carbon reporting schemes?
Brexit continues to dominate the UK political landscape, and the overriding sense is that firms...
The 5 first steps towards becoming a net zero carbon business
A growing number of high-profile companies are setting themselves net zero targets, from food giant Nestlé to Australian airline Qantas. Many are aiming to get there by 2050, but some, like supermarket Sainsbury’s, have set a more ambitious deadline of 2040.
