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Customer Spotlight: University of Exeter “Data-driven Pathway to Sustainability Reporting”
University of Exeter is leading the way in transforming its campuses and operations to meet the urgent challenges of the climate crisis. With a strong research heritage in environmental and climate science, the institution is committed to ensuring its own actions reflect the global leadership it provides through teaching and research.
In our customer spotlight interview, we speak with Tim Dennett, Sustainability Manager, and Melissa Summerfield, Sustainability Reporting Manager, who are central to driving Exeter’s net zero ambitions.
Join us for an Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme Phase 4 Webinar
ESOS Phase 4 brings a number of changes that organisations need to be aware of, alongside new timelines and compliance requirements. On Thursday 21 May at 11:00, our ESOS Assessors, Sam Arje and Tom McLeish, will be hosting a free webinar to talk through what’s changing, what it means in practice, and the steps organisations should be considering now. The session is designed to provide clear, practical guidance and answer common questions we are hearing from organisations preparing for ESOS Phase 4.
7 Common Pitfalls to Avoid When Creating Your Carbon Reduction Plan
Many organisations across both the public and private sector will be revisiting or developing their own roadmap to reducing the carbon they produce.
Although carbon reduction plans come with the best of intentions, whether these include goals to hit net zero by 2050 or to meet a target of carbon neutrality earlier than this. It is easy to fall for the same pitfalls when planning how you will achieve your targets.
In this guide, our Head of Consultancy, Timothy Holman, draws on his practical consultancy experience to outline how organisations can avoid the most common pitfalls when developing a Carbon Reduction Plan.
Commercial EPC Rating Improvement Calculator
Understanding how a building’s energy performance influences its Commercial Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating is an important first step for organisations managing compliance, property strategy, or energy efficiency planning.
Our new EPC Rating Improvement Calculator is designed as an informational tool to help users explore how different building characteristics and improvement areas may influence EPC outcomes.
UK Sustainability Reporting Readiness a Practical Checklist for Organisations
Sustainability reporting in the UK is reaching a turning point. What was once largely narrative or policy‑driven ESG communication is fast evolving into robust, data‑led reporting that meets finance‑grade standards, bringing with it increased scrutiny from regulators, investors, auditors and procurement teams alike.
Read our UK Sustainability Reporting Readiness Checklist which helps organisations assess whether their governance, data, controls and reporting processes are genuinely ready, not just conceptually compliant.
Our Interview on XRaised Podcast
Our Head of Consultancy, Tim Holman, has featured on the Xraised podcast, sharing straight‑talking insight drawn from his hands‑on experience helping organisations tackle complex energy management challenges. In the episode, Tim discusses the realities energy leaders are facing today and how a structured, data‑led approach can support clearer decisions and better outcomes, with practical examples from the field. It’s an engaging listen for anyone responsible for energy and sustainability strategy, transformation, or performance improvement. The episode is available to listen to now on Spotify.
The latest news coming out of TEAM
British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme (BICS): What It Means for Energy Management in the UK
The UK Government has set out the final design of the British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme (BICS), a long‑term policy aimed at lowering electricity costs for eligible energy‑intensive manufacturers from April 2027. While the scheme is focused on the manufacturing sector, its implications extend more broadly across UK energy management, particularly when considered alongside existing expectations around energy governance, data integrity and the alignment of carbon strategies across complex estates.
Learn more about the policy implications of BICS for energy management in the UK.
Energy Saving Opportunity Scheme Fines
The Environment Agency has begun publishing enforcement and civil penalty data relating to Energy Saving Opportunity Scheme (ESOS) Phase 3 compliance. This data provides insight into how ESOS commitments are being enforced in practice, the types of breaches attracting penalties, and what UK organisations should consider as they prepare for Phase 4. Discover more about the ESOS fines.
2024 UK Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Final Figures
The Government’s final UK Greenhouse Gas Emissions statistics for 2024 show a modest but meaningful year‑on‑year fall in emissions, underscoring the UK’s long‑term decarbonisation trajectory. At the same time, the data reveals growing divergence between sectors, with progress increasingly driven by power generation rather than demand‑side reductions in transport and the built environment. Read about the figures from the government in more detail.
Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme: Common Delivery Issues UK Organisations Face
ESOS has evolved significantly since its introduction, with Phase 3 introducing tighter requirements around data quality, coverage thresholds and action planning. With the deadline for Phase 4 not far off, many of the delivery challenges organisations encounter are not technical failures, but issues rooted in early assumptions, governance and preparation. Understanding these recurring delivery risks can help organisations reduce compliance friction and improve outcomes.
The UK Government Plans to Weaken the Link Between Gas and Electricity Prices
The UK Government has set out new measures designed to loosen the link between gas and electricity prices, following renewed volatility in global fossil fuel markets. While the reforms stop short of fundamental market restructuring, they signal a continued shift in UK energy policy towards greater use of fixed‑price and low‑carbon generation to improve price stability for households and businesses alike. Read our update on this to understand what the government is proposing and the implications.
Welcoming Michelle Mangan, Customer Account Manager
We’re excited to welcome Michelle Mangan as our new Customer Account Manager, joining us as a part of our Sales team! Michelle will be supporting our customers in their energy management and net zero journeys, helping them achieve their goals.
Understanding the Latest Trends in Wholesale Energy Prices
Staying informed about the latest trends in wholesale electricity and gas prices is crucial for organisations looking to optimise their energy procurement and energy risk management. Several factors influence the UK wholesale electricity price including the intermittent nature of renewable energy, fuel costs, geopolitical events, weather conditions and supply and demand.
Discover the benefits of staying up to date with the UK wholesale energy market trends.
Improving the Energy Efficiency of Socially Rented Homes in England: Government Response
The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has published their response for improving energy efficiency in socially rented houses. The UK Government plans to introduce a new Minimum Energy Efficiency Standard which will ensure all new and existing social homes are brought up to EPC C, using the reformed EPC system.
Iran War May Accelerate Global Energy Transition
The Middle East conflict is forecast to accelerate the global energy transition and strengthen the case for investment in renewables, batteries and nuclear, according to a report. The global independent assurance and risk management company, DNV, has said the impact of the war on oil and gas markets had seen countries focus on reducing dependence on fossil fuel imports.
SBTi Reports That Corporate Climate Target Setting Increased 40% in 2025
The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) announced that it has published its Trend Tracker 2025, showing that corporate climate target-setting continued to grow strongly in 2025, with a 40% increase in companies with validated targets over the past year. It reported that by the end of 2025, 9,764 companies had validated science-based targets, while the number of companies with validated net zero targets rose by 61%.
Great Britain’s Wind Farms Achieve Record Energy Generation Levels
According to Montel EnAppSys’ Q1 2026 electricity market report, the opening three months of 2026 set a new record for wind generation, with output reaching 29.2 TWh. Strong storms, including Goretti, Ingrid and Chandra, significantly boosted wind generation, increasing both system supply and exports to neighbouring markets. As a result, total renewable generation rose to 40.3 TWh in Q1 2026, marking a 20% increase compared with the same period in 2025.
Port of Dover Posts 98% Reduction in Operational and Energy Emissions
The Port of Dover has shared that it is the UK’s first port to be net zero in operations, after achieving more than a 98% reduction in Scope 1 (direct) and Scope 2 (power-related) emissions. Their goal was to be net zero by 2025, and this announcement comes after external verification of the Port’s 2025 emissions.
UK Green Jobs Surge Nearly 28% Over the Past Decade, Data Reveals
New data from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) has revealed that employment in the UK’s green economy has increased by nearly 28%. Growth has spread across several sectors, with renewable energy seeing the largest increase.
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