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,...

10 problems with the petrol and diesel phase-out

10 problems with the petrol and diesel phase-out The UK government recently announced that in order to reach its target of zero greenhouse gas emissions...

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...
My company qualified for ESOS phase 1 – does it automatically qualify for phase 2? Not necessarily... Discover more on the Energy Advice Hub.

My company qualified for ESOS phase 1 – does it automatically qualify for phase...

My company qualified for ESOS phase 1 – does it automatically qualify for phase 2? Not necessarily. The definition of a ‘large undertaking’ quotes balance...
CCC: “We recommend a new emissions target for the UK: net zero carbon greenhouse gases by 2050.” - 6 recommendations that affect UK business.

Net zero carbon: 6 recommendations that affect UK business

Net zero carbon: 6 recommendations that affect UK business Last week's report from the Committee on Climate Change (CCC) set an ambitious new goal. “We...

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...
Climate change: While there is evidence of some businesses stepping up to the challenge, environmental issues are far from embedded as a priority

Environmental issues must be a bigger business priority, business tracker report reveals

Environmental issues must be a bigger business priority, business tracker report reveals Climate change is potentially the most critical challenge confronting our planet. While there...

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...
Capacity market judgement

Capacity market judgement: Industry reaction      

Last week, a ruling by the Court of Justice of the European Union annulled State aid approval for the UK Capacity Market. As a result,...

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