Welcome to the latest Net Zero, Carbon Reduction, and Energy Management news updates
Turning the obligation of sustainability reporting into an opportunity
Sustainability reporting is no longer a compliance task but a way for organisations to be judged, not just by regulators, but by investors, employees, and customers. As the regulatory landscape sharpens and expectations rise, the question is no longer if your organisation is reporting on its carbon emissions, but how well.
NESO unveils first Whole System Innovation Strategy to drive energy transformation
The National Energy System Operator (NESO) has launched its first Whole System Innovation Strategy.
Published alongside its annual innovation summary, the strategy outlines how NESO will drive progress through targeted innovation in areas like grid flexibility, digitalisation, and whole-system integration
In our article, we highlight the strategy’s key objectives, priority themes, and flagship projects.
Net zero in the UK: business, funding, and growth
Following the release of the National Energy System Operator’s Whole Energy Market Strategy (WEMS) UK industries and markets have been digesting what this means for their finances and future.
In this article our Service Delivery Director, Graham Paul, unpacks the funding challenges surrounding net zero, examines the potential impact on business energy costs, and explores how a strategically managed transition could unlock new opportunities for UK industries and the wider economy.
Net zero, done right: A smarter path for UK organisations
The UK’s commitment to achieving net zero by 2050 is more than a policy—it is a national transformation. For organisations across the country, this presents both a challenge and an opportunity: to lead with purpose, innovate with intent, and build resilience in a rapidly changing world.
We believe that the journey to Net Zero doesn’t have to be overwhelming. With the right strategy, support, and tools, every organisation can make meaningful progress. And it starts with one simple question: How ready is your organisation for Net Zero?
Steps to improve building performance with audits
Enhancing building performance goes hand-in-hand with improved energy efficiency, cost reduction, and progress towards an organisation’s sustainability goals.
A commercial energy audit will identify inefficiencies, providing steps to optimise systems and improving overall building performance. Richard Quigley, our Energy Consultant, looks at the top 10 things to include in an energy audit to maximise energy savings and build energy performance for your organisation.
The latest news coming out of TEAM
Register to receive the results from our latest survey
Our Carbon Countdown: Progress Towards Net Zero survey is now closed. We surveyed more than 100 UK organisations over 8 weeks to understand how businesses are progressing towards net zero, the challenges they may be facing and where more support is needed.
If you haven’t already, you can register to receive the full results here: Progress Towards Net Zero Insights
Green Travel Impact Calculator
Looking to reduce your carbon footprint and make more sustainable travel choices?
Our Green Travel Impact Calculator is a fast, free tool designed to help individuals and organisations understand the environmental and financial impact of commuting and business travel.
Understand the impacts of travel on your carbon footprint
How ready is your organisation for net zero?
Our interactive Net Zero Readiness Scorecard helps you benchmark your progress and identify areas for improvement quickly, clearly, and confidently.
This free tool assesses your readiness across four key areas:
- Strategy and governance
- Energy and emissions
- Action and investment
- Engagement and reporting
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DESNZ releases energy statistics publication 2025
On Thursday 31 July, The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) published the annual energy statistics publication Digest of UK Energy Statistics (DUKES) 2025. DESNZ highlights that the share of UK electricity generation from renewable technologies reached a new record high of 50.4% in 2024, up from 46.5% in 2023. It notes that wind generation reached a record high, solar output matched the record high of 2023, and bioenergy generation increased by 17%.
DESNZ adds that fossil fuels reached a record low of 31.8% of generation in 2024, with coal generation ceasing in September 2024. In addition, it states that gas remained the principal form of electricity generation at 30.4%, slightly outpacing wind energy’s contribution of 29.2% of generation.
NESO Whole Systems Innovation Strategy
Innovation plays a vital role in accelerating the journey towards a sustainable energy system for everyone in Great Britain (GB).
Through extensive engagement with industry, we’ve developed an Innovation Strategy that identifies key challenges and uncertainties facing the energy system and sets out how innovation can help address them.
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
First car models approved for £1,500 discount to turbocharge the move to electric
The Electric Car Grant will make owning an electric car cheaper, easier and a reality for thousands more people across the UK.
UK second-hand EV market records 40% growth in Q2
According to new research by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), the demand for second hand electric vehicles has surged by 40% in the second quarter of 2025. Overall, the used car sector grew by 1.7% in this time, with nearly two million transactions recorded.
Are you interesting in switching to greener travel? Find out if an EV is the right choice for you.
Work out your savings with our free to use calculator.
Global humidity reached record levels in 2024, says latest climate report
The latest State of the Climate report confirms 2024 was the warmest year on record, likely exceeding 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels. Global humidity hit record highs and ocean temperatures soared.
Dr Kate Willett at the Met Office said, “Human health can be seriously affected by high heat and humidity. Such a dramatic increase in the occurrence of these humid-heat events is bringing more societies into challenging, potentially life-threatening, situations.”
SBTi: Popularity of business decarbonisation targets soars
Companies representing more than 40% of the global market capitalisation have now set emissions reduction aims verified by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), with far more businesses setting and maintaining targets than abandoning them.
If you would like your net zero targets approved by the SBTi, we can help
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