Fit for 55 – EU aligns emissions trading system with 2030 emissions ambition

27 July, 2021
The EU Commission has published a proposed Directive to amend the EU (Emissions Trading System) ETS Directive (Directive 2003/87/EC), the Market Stability Reserve (MSR) Decision (Decision (EU) 2015/1814) and the MRV Regulation (Regulation 2015/757). Being part of the EU’s ‘fit for 55’ package, the purpose of these amendments is to align the EU ETS Directive … Read more

Homes and public buildings – point 7 of the UK Government’s Ten Point Plan

05 January, 2021
One of the aspects of the Government’s new Ten Point Plan is to make homes and public buildings greener. According to Government figures, homes in the UK made up 15% of greenhouse gas emissions in 2018, or 22% if electricity consumption is included. The Government anticipates £11 billion of private investment in this area over … Read more