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...
My company qualified for ESOS phase 1 – does it automatically qualify for phase 2?
Not necessarily. The definition of a ‘large undertaking’ quotes balance...
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...
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: 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,...