UK ETS: Activity level report template Page summary: For operators to use to submit activity level reports to their regulator. Change made: The template has been updated to improve functionality. Time updated: 3:09pm, 6 February 2026 UK Emissions Trading Scheme (UK ETS): technical guidance and tools Page summary: Technical guidance, emission factors, and reporting templates to help installations and aircraft…
Ben KempFebruary 19, 2026
We would like to make members aware that HMRC are increasing the cost associated with the Plastic Packaging Tax to £228.82 per tonne, from 1st April 2026. This represents just over a £5 increase per tonne compared to 2025. You can find all of the guidance here.
Ben KempFebruary 17, 2026
Dear Members, please see the link to the notification that two substances have been added to the EU REACH Annex XIV candidate list of substances of very high concern. These being n-hexane and 4,4'-diphenol and its salts. 4,4'-diphenol is better known as Bisphenol AF and is a widely used plasticizer, and has been used as a substitute for Bisphenol A…
Ben KempFebruary 6, 2026
UK’s FCA Proposes IFRS-Aligned Sustainability Reporting Requirements for Companies Beginning 2027 UK FCA is proposing IFRS aligned Sustainability Reporting requirements for listed companies. The FCA’s consultation on the proposal is open until March 20, 2026, with the regulator aiming to publish a Policy Statement in autumn 2026, and to have the rules in force from the beginning of January 2027.…
Ben KempFebruary 6, 2026
Regulations: ecodesign of energy-consuming products Page summary: Guidance for manufacturers, their authorised representatives and importers. Change made: List of applicable legislation updated. Time updated: 10:21am, 27 January 2026
Ben KempFebruary 6, 2026
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) announced the release of new guidance aimed at helping businesses including retailers, brands and manufacturers to understand supply chain responsibility for making accurate green claims. The guidance indicates that businesses may be liable for misleading environmental claims, even if they are only passing along information provided farther up the value chain. The guidance…
Ben KempFebruary 6, 2026
The International Public Sector Accounting Standards Board (IPSASB) announced the release of its finalized “IPSASB SRS 1, Climate-related Disclosures,” a new standard aimed at enabling governments and public sector entities report on climate-related risks and opportunities, marking the first sustainability reporting standard for the public sector. Generally aligned with IFRS S2, disclosure requirements under the new standard include the oversight…
Ben KempFebruary 6, 2026