ISSA 5000: What Sustainability Information Can Be Assured?
Sustainability reporting is becoming broader and more detailed. Many organisations now report information on energy, water, waste, climate-related risks, workforce…
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The Sustainability Expectations Technology Organisations Must Navigate
Technology organisations face growing sustainability expectations from investors, regulators and customers. Are you ready? As regulations evolve, investor scrutiny…
ESOS Phase 4 Guidance Released: What Organisations Need to Do Now
The Environment Agency has published the official guidance for ESOS Phase 4, providing clarity on how the scheme will operate…
Australia’s First Year of ISSB-aligned Reporting: 4 Lessons for UK SRS Implementation
With UK Sustainability Reporting Standards (UK SRS) approaching, many organisations are looking beyond the technical requirements to understand the practical…
ISSA 5000 Materiality Explained: What Organisations Need to Know Before Assurance
Materiality is one of the most important concepts in sustainability reporting and assurance, but it is also one of the…
How Manufacturers Can Unlock More Value from ESOS Phase 4
For many organisations, the Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS) is viewed primarily as a tick-box exercise: a requirement to complete…
What Is Sustainability Assurance and Why Does ISSA 5000 Matter?
As sustainability reporting continues to evolve, organisations are increasingly expected to demonstrate not only what they report, but also how…
Can ISAE 3410 and ISAE 3000 (Revised) Still Be Used For Sustainability Assurance After ISSA 5000 Becomes Effective?
As sustainability reporting continues to evolve, many organisations are beginning to explore independent assurance over their sustainability information. Whether driven…
Can AI Be Trusted to Measure Your Sustainability Impact?
If you work in sustainability, you already know the quiet exhaustion behind every report: chasing supplier data, reconciling spreadsheets, and…
2026 GHG Conversion Factors: What’s Changed and Why It Matters
In the context of greenhouse gas (GHG) reporting, conversion factors, also known as emissions factors, are a crucial tool for…
From Ambition to Delivery: Six Business Takeaways from London Climate Action Week 2026
If London Climate Action Week 2026 demonstrated anything, it is that sustainability has entered a new phase. The debate is…
From Ambition to Action: What Investors and Regulators Now Expect from a Credible Transition Plan
The Window for Voluntary Action Is Closing – Here Is What Is Driving It Transition planning has shifted from a…
Emerging Themes from London Climate Action Week: What Businesses Should Be Watching
London Climate Action Week is sending a clear message to business: climate leadership is now being judged less by ambition…
Preparing for UK SRS: 4 Key Concepts You Need to Know
The UK Sustainability Reporting Standards (UK SRS) are built on the ISSB’s global baseline, with some minor UK-specific adaptations. For…
SECR Has Proven Its Value. The Next Challenge Is Turning Data Into Decisions.
The UK Government’s post-implementation review of Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting (SECR) was published at the end of May and…
Why CDP Still Matters: From Disclosure to Connectivity
Chris Havers, Director at Acclaro Advisory, shares his thoughts why CDP still plays a critical role. There’s a growing tendency,…
ISO 14001 is Changing: What Businesses Need to Know and How to Prepare
The ISO 14001 environmental management system (EMS) standard was updated in April 2026, with organisations given until May 2029 to…
Inspiring the Next Generation of Sustainability Leaders at the University of Reading
Last week, two of our team – Debbie Shore and Nick Mitchell – had the pleasure of spending an afternoon…
Revised GHG Protocol Standards: What’s Changing for Scope 2 & 3
The Greenhouse Gas Protocol sets the global benchmark for emissions accounting. While it is not itself mandatory, the Protocol has…
SBTi Corporate Net Zero Standard V2: What’s New?
The Science Based Targets Initiative was set up to provide a consistent framework for establishing emissions reduction targets and to drive ambition, transparency and accountability. SBTi targets have…
