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CCA and MinMet: Are You Missing Out on CCL Savings ?

Many businesses are paying significantly more in Climate Change Levy than they need to. Two separate schemes exist that can reduce or eliminate that cost entirely, and a substantial number of eligible businesses are not claiming one or either of them.

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Businesses and the Energy Sector 2025

Ofgem has released its Businesses and the Energy Sector 2025 survey, offering a valuable snapshot of how UK organisations are experiencing the energy market.

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Programme Outcomes

Strategic Decarbonisation & Efficiency Report for the major regional programme Reviews

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Companies in a cluster can cut energy costs faster than those acting alone

That was the clear message from last week’s Worcester Industrial Clusters Decarbonisation Conference at the Guildhall.

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New help with electricity bills for 10,000 businesses

The Government has confirmed that electricity bills will be cut by up to 25% for more than 10,000 manufacturers under the expanded British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme:

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Decisive action to break influence of gas on electricity prices

For energy‑intensive manufacturers, this could be one of the most consequential shifts in years. UK firms in sectors such as metals, ceramics, chemicals, food & drink, paper, and glass have been carrying a disproportionate burden — paying some of the highest electricity prices in the developed world while competing in fiercely global markets.

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An amazing Awayday has added clarity to our business plan.

Pro Enviro’s recent Awayday at Coombe Abbey sharpened our three‑year vision, reaffirming our commitment to talent, teamwork and trust to deliver faster, smarter and more valuable support to our clients.

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Achieving Certified B Corporation Status

At Pro Enviro, we are immensely proud to announce a defining milestone in our company’s journey, achieving Certified B Corporation status. This is far more than a badge of honour.

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Pro Enviro- Path to Science Based Targets: Driving Real Decarbonisation for Energy-Intensive Industries

In the fight against climate change, achieving scientifically grounded emissions targets is more than a strategic advantage, it’s a necessity. After a lengthy application process, Pro Enviro is proud to announce the achievement of Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) accreditation, marking a significant milestone in our commitment to science-led climate action.

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Energy-Intensive Industries Influencing UK Competitiveness Policy

The most effective way for Energy Intensive Industries (Ells) to influence the British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme (BICS) is by actively engaging in the government's consultation and certification processes, demonstrating their electricity intensity and trade exposure, and coordinating through industry associations to present unified evidence of competitiveness risks. This ensures eligibility for exemptions from levies and network charges and maximizes the chance of securing relief.

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Budget 2025 Industrial Energy Measures and Their Impact

Below is a synthesis of the November 2025 Budget and supporting papers focusing on industrial energy, energy efficiency, and financial support to industry. It maps what was announced, how the policies connect, and the practical opportunities and challenges these create for UK energy-intensive industries.

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Historic manufacturer eyes green growth with net zero funding

A 100-year-old Black Country manufacturing firm run by the great grandson of its founder is entering a new era of green growth backed by Mayor Richard Parker’s multi-million-pound support programme for the region’s businesses.

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Industrial energy efficiency and cost relief in Budget 2025

Below is a concise map outlining who benefits, when measures take effect, how to access them, and how they impact comparative energy prices for both eligible and non-eligible energy-intensive businesses in the UK versus those in Europe. Where specific policies are referenced, citations are included.

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World Environment Day: #BeatPlasticPollution by Rethinking Business Impact

Behind every product that is manufactured or service provided, a broader environmental footprint includes energy use, emissions, and resource consumption.

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Simplifying Sustainability Reporting and CBAM Compliance

Latest Updates: CBAM and CSRD – Navigating the Shifting Landscape

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New funding to help hundreds more businesses cut energy costs and carbon emissions

ANOTHER 1,300 businesses across the West Midlands are to get a share of £15m of new funding to cut their energy usage and bills, and help the region get to net zero by 2041, Mayor Richard Parker has announced today (Tuesday 1 April).

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5 ways BEAS can help businesses reduce their energy usage

5 best ways a business can reduce energy and cut costs, all of which can be implemented through the BEAS programme

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Spring Energy Efficiency: How Black Country Manufacturers Can Cut Costs & Reduce Carbon Footprint

As the UK transitions from winter to spring, businesses have a great opportunity to reassess and optimise their energy consumption. Rising energy prices and sustainability commitments make energy efficiency a priority for UK companies.

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What is a SBTi Target? (Science-Based Targets Initiative)

Gathering a lot of traction lately, SBTi (Science Based Targets Initiative) has been around for quite some time. Still, recently, it has been getting a lot of attention due to the net zero targets set by the UK government and rising EU regulations. Whether you have just begun your business operations or have been running one for a long time, SBTi (Science Based Target Initiative) will not only help you meet the UK Net Zero targets but also give your company a competitive edge in the current economic landscape.

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Carbon leakage and CBAM

Carbon leakage refers to the movement of production and associated emissions from one country to another due to less stringent carbon pricing and climate regulations. In summary: ‘Carbon leakage is the shifting of greenhouse gas emitting industries outside the EU to avoid tighter standards.

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From Tradition to Sustainability: Decarbonising a Legacy Business

In this episode of The Green Business Podcast, host Jonathan Howl, Energy Advisor for the Decarbonisation Net Zero Programme, dives into a compelling case study with Alex Patrick-Smith, the Managing Director of Hinton, Perry, and David Hill. This historic manufacturing business, operating since 1805, shares its journey of embracing energy efficiency and sustainability while maintaining its legacy of producing durable, long-lasting products.

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What makes a good ESOS action plan?

All participants who qualified for ESOS in a given compliance period are required to subsequently produce an action plan and report against it. The purpose of the action plan and progress updates is to increase participants’ accountability for taking action to reduce their energy use.

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Next Steps for UK Businesses - Practical Advice on Aligning with COP29 Outcomes

As the UK embraces its leadership role in the fight against climate change, the outcomes of COP29 present businesses with a mix of challenges and unprecedented opportunities. Building on Prime Minister Keir Starmer's commitments to decarbonise the power sector and achieve an ambitious 81% emissions reduction by 2035​, the UK is accelerating its journey toward Net Zero.

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Reduce Your Business Energy Bills: Expert Tips for Significant Savings
Green Business Podcast

In this episode, we talk with Nersi Salehi, Managing Director of Pro Enviro Limited, about maximising energy efficiency and sustainability. Pro Enviro is a leading firm of energy engineers and scientists dedicated to helping businesses cut their energy consumption and carbon footprint.

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Explore practical conversations on sustainability, energy efficiency, and decarbonisation. Our podcast features expert insights and real-world examples to help businesses reduce energy costs, cut emissions, and transition towards more sustainable operations.

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Plan your energy and carbon compliance for 2025

With the new year approaching, there are quite a few new beginnings in the business regulation landscape. This new year will bring some changes in energy and climate regulations for UK businesses. It’s worth taking a look at our quick overview and stay ahead of your compliance obligations.

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Latest Updates on CCA scheme for businesses

The UK government has released its response to the recent Climate Change Agreement (CCA) scheme consultation. Read more to know what's important for you.

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The Importance of an Energy Certificate for Your Business and Why You Need an Energy Audit

In today’s challenging business environment, cutting costs and improving sustainability are at the top of every leader's agenda. One of the most effective ways to address both is through obtaining an energy certificate and conducting a comprehensive energy audit.

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Preventing Climate Change: The Power of Carbon Sequestration

Carbon sequestration is the process of capturing and storing carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere to help slow climate change. This blog explains how natural methods, like planting trees and protecting forests, can absorb CO2, and why businesses should care. By supporting sequestration through initiatives like tree planting, sustainable land management, or carbon offset programs, companies can reduce their carbon footprint, improve their reputation, and contribute to global sustainability efforts. While new technologies for carbon capture are emerging, nature-based solutions are available now, and businesses can start making a positive impact today.

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Complete Guide to CSRD: Is Your Company Ready For 2025 Mandates?

The article provides a comprehensive guide to the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), a new EU regulation that mandates standardised sustainability reporting for large companies and listed SMEs. It explains how CSRD differs from the Non-Financial Reporting Directive (NFRD), detailing expanded requirements for environmental, social, and governance (ESG) reporting. The guide outlines who must comply, key reporting areas, the phased implementation timeline, and steps companies should take to prepare, including audits and digital reporting. The article also includes a practical checklist and timeline to help businesses ensure compliance while highlighting the benefits and challenges of meeting CSRD standards.

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Is UK ready to transition to a more solar-powered economy?

Solar panels are becoming a popular choice for a greener economy and a source of renewable energy. Their ability to harness the sun’s power is helping UK businesses advance toward a greener and more sustainable future.

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Tips on helping businesses cope with winter energy bills

Winter is coming, and so are shocking energy bills. While many businesses have taken measures to keep bills in control, many out there still need assistance and are wondering what they could do to keep their bills in control whilst ensuring their business is running as normal with staff remaining warm and comfortable.

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The Dark Side of Carbon Offsetting: Myths and Realities

Carbon offsets are tradable certificates that represent efforts to reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere. By buying these certificates, people or organizations can support projects that help fight climate change instead of cutting their own carbon emissions directly.

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What is ESOS Phase 3 Energy Compliance

Remember how the ESOS began with Phase 1 and Phase 2. Well, now we are going to cover Phase 3 of Energy Compliance. The UK Government introduced ESOS to promote energy efficiency within real estate assets or buildings. ESOS compliance should be achieved every four years, with Phase 3 covering 6 December 2019 to 5 December 2023. To achieve compliance with ESOS Phase 3, organisations must assess their energy usage across all their operations, including buildings, transportation, and industrial processes.

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How Long Do Commercial Solar Panels Last?

Are you planning to invest in a solar panel for your business? We are sure you must have quite a few doubts and concerns about the lifeline of standard commercial solar panels.

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Mitigating the risks of overlooking the potential Net Zero blind spots

What is SECR, and what ways to minimise the risk of overlooking potential Net Zero blind spots?

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What is Net Zero Emissions 2050?

Reaching net zero emissions by 2050 has become a crucial goal in the global fight against climate change. This target, known as Net Zero 2050, involves balancing the greenhouse gases we emit with those we remove from the atmosphere, leading to a net zero increase.

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What does CBAM stand for and it's implications on businesses

CBAM, or Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, is a policy designed to level the playing field for manufacturers in different regions of the world by ensuring that imported goods are subject to the same environmental standards as those produced domestically.

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What is an EPD and how can I use it?

EPD stands for Environmental Product Declaration. An EPD is a document in which you can find data about the environmental impact of a certain building material. This data is presented in a standardized way, which makes it a lot easier to compare different materials

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Embodied Carbon vs Operational Carbon – The Key to Sustainable Construction

In the world of sustainable construction, two important terms often come into play: embodied carbon and operational carbon. While both are critical to understanding the environmental impact of a building, they differ in terms of what they measure and how they contribute to carbon emissions.

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5 Ways Businesses Can Reduce Their Carbon Emissions

As a business, you not only want to reduce your carbon footprint but also become an excellent example for clients and partners.

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ARE WE SPENDING ENOUGH TIME AND MONEY TACKLING THE CLIMATE CRISIS?

According to the Climate Change Committee (CCC), the UK is not spending enough to fight climate changes or its impacts. The CCC is suggestion that investment of about £10 billion is needed annually to overcome the devastation caused by the upsurge in heatwaves, droughts and flooding that has been a more regular occurrence over the last few years.

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GROWING UK'S NET-ZERO ECONOMY IS A £70BN LEVELLING UP OPPORTUNITY

That is according to a major new report from Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU). Produced in partnership with CBI Economics and Datacity, the report identifies dozens of net-zero ‘hotspots’ across the UK, where low-carbon industries are primed to grow and already account for 4-7% of GVA

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Change urgently needed in UK Cities to meet Net-Zero Targets

Published from a new study launched by E.ON and the UK Green Building Council, targets will not be met by 2050 unless drastic changes are implemented across the UK.

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Zero carbon clusters with a circular economy

I believe that we must all consider very carefully every element of our throw-away society, and re-think how we manage our resources. We must re-evaluate, whether as consumers, suppliers, or manufacturers, how we source, make, and use products, and what we do with the waste materials afterwards.

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Is Biofuel truly sustainable?

A reflective analysis of the sustainability issues that surround the topic of bioenergy.

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Carbon Accounting and reporting

Carbon footprinting, accounting and reporting is fast becoming a hot topic of conversation as we approach COP26. Carbon accounting and reporting is helping companies get an accurate representation of their carbon emissions and take ownership of the emissions they emit.

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UK government outlining their extensive net-zero strategy

“Net Zero Strategy: Build Back Greener” on how they plan to decarbonise the nation by "transforming every sector of the global economy".

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Blue or Green...

and why the hype about hydrogen?

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Podcast Review: The Climate Question.

The first podcast was released on 02 November 2020 by the BBC world service, discussing the current climate crisis. It is the introduction to the weekly podcast about the climate crisis.

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Book Review: "How to Avoid Climate Disaster" Bill Gates

How are we going to avoid climate change disaster after literally decades of environmental mismanagement? In this book, Bill Gates takes on the challenge of detailing the impending climate change problems we face using a well-reasoned and refreshingly honest approach of how we can avoid climate disaster.

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