The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has announced the key findings from its consumer research and review into claims relating to the green disposal of products, particularly claims of recyclability, biodegradability and compostability. In light of this review, the Committee of Advertising Practice (CAP) and the Broadcast Committee of Advertising Practice...

The NHS Supplier Roadmap was devised to help the NHS achieve net zero by 2045. Earlier this year (April 2023) the NHS introduced a requirement for suppliers to prepare carbon reduction plans in every procurement for a contract with a value above £5 million per year. (See our earlier Insight...

Ofgem published its Forward Work Programme 2024-25 on 28 March 2024, outlining its strategic priorities and objectives for the upcoming year. The UK energy regulator has set out four strategic priorities along with 14 more detailed objectives explaining the steps it aims to take and when. The work programme sits...

European Parliament adopts new certification framework for carbon removals On 10 April, the European Parliament formally adopted its position on a regulation to introduce a voluntary certification framework for carbon removals, which aims to boost the bloc's ability to monitor and verify such activities to counter greenwashing. The regulation covers...

This week we look at the closure of the last coal-fired power station in the UK, the announcement that Great British Energy will be based in Aberdeen, a record high for UK renewables by energy generation share, and more Last remaining coal-fired power station in the UK to close After...

UK ETS publishes consultation on aligning free emissions proposal with UK CBAM in 2027 On 26 September 2024, the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNEZ) and the devolved administrations of the UK Emissions Trading Scheme (UK ETS) released a further consultation. This follows the initial consultation published in...

The UK's Labour government, having passed its 100-day mark and earlier announcing its legislative programme in the King's Speech, published its Autumn Budget last month. The Budget signalled tax rises of £40 billion and government investment (funded by borrowing) of £100 billion over the life of the Parliament – and...

The question of how the global transition to net zero will be funded is perhaps one of the most important considerations in determining the appetite for and pace of climate change policies and actions. Whether carbon reduction commitments are instigated via public policy or motivated by the private sector, the...