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August’s energy markets were relatively steady, with strong European gas storage, consistent LNG arrivals, and increased wind generation helping to balance supply. Norwegian maintenance kept a cautious undertone, reminding SMEs that prices can still move quickly. Planning ahead remains essential for managing energy costs and securing budget certainty.
Rising energy costs have become a major challenge for UK businesses, with bills still around 70% higher than pre-2022 levels. From global conflicts to supply chain pressures, prices remain volatile and unpredictable. In this blog, we explore why costs have risen, what this means for businesses, and the strategies you can use to protect your bottom line.
What is Net Zero, and why should your business care? Net Zero is all about balancing the greenhouse gases your business produces with those removed from the atmosphere. In this guide, we break down what net zero really means, why it matters, the challenges businesses face, and the practical steps you can take to start your sustainability journey.
August brought some relief in wholesale markets as both gas and power prices eased from July’s peaks. Even so, costs remain far higher than historic norms, and sudden price shifts continue to challenge businesses. For SMEs, the mood is cautiously optimistic, but careful planning is still essential.
June kept the energy sector guessing. Supply disruptions and low LNG deliveries pushed prices up early, but milder weather and falling carbon costs helped soften the blow. Still, gas and power prices closed the month higher than in May—reminding us that volatility is still very much part of the “new normal.”
When an energy supplier goes bust, it can be an uncertain time for customers but rest assured, your lights won’t go out. In this blog, we explain what it means when a supplier ceases trading, why it happens, and what steps Ofgem takes to protect you. From understanding how the Supplier of Last Resort (SoLR) process works, to what happens with your contract, debt, or credit balance, we’ve broken it all down in plain English.
In this blog, we’ll break down what ESG is and why it matters. We’ll explore the benefits of ESG, how it’s reported, and even touch on ESG investing. We’ll also look at how ESG compares to CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) and take a closer look at the “E” (Environmental) to understand why it’s so important for businesses today.
In your personal life, you may be trying to reduce your carbon footprint, whether it’s through traveling less, sustainable products, investing in an electric vehicle or even something as simple as taking your own bag to the supermarket. But it’s often our commercial activities that leave a much bigger carbon footprint than our personal lives. So, question is how can business reduce their carbon footprint and contribute to tackle climate change?
In this modern world, many companies are looking to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. When it comes to measuring and reporting progress, you’ll have probably seen the terminology of ‘scope 1,2 and 3 emissions’ used, but what do these actually mean. In this guide we will explain each scope, how to reduce the emissions of each and why this is important.
