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UK emissions and energy mix, now and in the future

Read our latest findings on sustainable consumer and their lifestyles among other influences, have shaped consumer behaviours on sustainability in 2023.

The EU's Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) will create ESG reporting requirements for thousands of companies. Is your company one of them and are you ready?

How finance can fuel innovation and power a green energy transition while saving the world US$50 trillion on its journey to net zero.

Authored by Circle Economy, the first UK Circularity Gap Report was created in collaboration with Deloitte and has shown that the UK Circularity Metric sits at 7.5%—leaving a Circularity Gap of 92.5%.

Here is our latest report with valuable insights on the importance of acquiring green skills and moving towards a sustainable workforce.

As world leaders gather at COP28 in search of solutions to decarbonise global economies, the transport sector emerges as a critical frontier in the battle against climate change.

Complementing emission reduction to reach net zero by 2050

Slashing agricultural emissions while rising to the challenge of feeding the world’s growing population is just one of the many complexities of the race to net zero.

In this article we explore the changing and evolving landscape of ESG agenda and the important role that the CFO plays within an organisation.

The UK Government’s net zero pledge will transform how the UK generates, transports and consumes energy. Energy efficiency and low-carbon fuels will drive this transformation.

The ocean receives less than 1% of global climate finance. Learn why we must invest in a sustainable ocean economy.

We've come up with four climate scenarios for the future, showing how the possible impacts of climate change depend on the action we take now.

We’re lucky to have some brilliant people leading our climate work across Deloitte. Like Katherine, sustainable finance leader and frog rescuer.

We’re lucky to have some brilliant people leading our climate work across Deloitte. Like Mike, UK climate change lead and keen cyclist.

Deloitte’s new economic analysis shows how clean hydrogen can play a paramount role to achieve net zero targets by 2050. It can give us a second chance to decarbonise the planet, overcoming existing limitations and challenges posed by fossil fuels and technologies that add to Greenhouse Gas emissions.

This week has not been as defining as it might have been for Brexit, with the watershed moment now expected to come between 12 and 14 March. However, some developments from the last few days could have material implications for how businesses assess their exposure to Brexit risks and decide on the plans they put in place.

The geopolitical, regulatory, and social pressures of recent years have undoubtedly constituted paradigm-shifting challenges for supply chain professionals.

Hydrogen can offer a clean energy solution to parts of the economy that are difficult to decarbonise. Here are 5 things you need to know about hydrogen.

Internal carbon pricing brings the cost of the environmental damage caused by carbon emissions back to the emitter. Here are 5 things you need to know.

What is natural capital? Here’s five things you need to know about natural capital.

Our new Tech for Impact report shows how you can leverage digital technologies to deliver environmental and economic benefits for your customers.

ESG – right from the start? In this blog we explore the value of an effective controls framework for Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)

There are decades where nothing happens, and then weeks where decades happen. The last 3-4 years have transformed the way we live and work. The future of work has arrived. But is it working? Are we happier, or more productive?

The last 3 - 4 years have transformed the way we live and work. In a post-pandemic world, people are prioritising belonging, purpose, and flexibility. There’s now a focus on wellbeing and taking better care of ourselves.

Why is the role of the Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO) is evolving so rapidly, what are the skills needed to deliver that mandate, and various governance models.

Welcome to our hub, where you’ll find lots of resources, insights and ideas to inspire you to become a more responsible business.

We all know companies that offer bikes, bananas, yoga, and cake, promising to take wellbeing seriously. And it can seem like things have improved, with better benefits and better job satisfaction. But are companies still looking at the symptoms rather than wellbeing as the output?

The blog explores the crucial role of Internal Audit in contributing to an organization's ESG agenda and outlines key steps for maximizing impact. Deloitte's support for Heads of Internal Audit on the ESG journey is also discussed, including expertise across a broad range of ESG topics.

This summer we have witnessed extreme temperatures and devastating wildfires in Southern Europe, floods and landslides in Asia associated with a severe monsoon season, as well as widespread heatwaves in the US.

In October 2022, the FCA published the Sustainability Disclosure Requirements and Investment Labels Consulation Paper (CP 22/20), aiming at tackling greenwashing. This follows other publications in recent years in which the FCA has showed that it will toughen its stance on greenwashing. This blog outlines the rules and implications for firms.

TCFD Status Report 2022 Review – Five years of progress towards climate leadership

New Climate-related financial disclosures are required for Large Private Companies and LLPs. What you need to know.

As global issuance of green, social and sustainability bonds collectively hit a record of $859 billion in 2021 , compared to the $534 billion issued in 2020, underwriters can support the transition to a more sustainable economy and to meeting net zero targets by ensuring that finance is channelled to green investments and activities.

Greenwashing continues to be a key concern for regulators, governments and industry. While regulators have primarily focussed on the actions of asset managers, insurance firms are also exposed to greenwashing risk. Greenwashing risk can arise inadvertently. Without appropriate governance and oversight, insurance firms are particularly susceptible to the actions of third-parties in the value chain.

With the issuance of the International Sustainability Standards Board’s (ISSB) new standards, organisations are looking to navigate a new era of reporting on climate and sustainability performance.

The Taskforce for Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) reporting requirements for premium and standard listed companies have been in place for several years. But with regular thematic reviews from the FRC and FCA, and status updates from the TCFD, the requirements are continuously evolving.

The UK Government’s Climate-related Financial Disclosure (CFD) regulations have introduced mandatory climate change reporting requirements for hundreds of large UK private companies and limited liability partnerships (LLPs). Is your business prepared?

Over the last year, global executives have faced a number of challenges, including economic uncertainty, geopolitical conflict, supply chain disruptions, and talent shortages, among others. Despite these headwinds, concern over climate change continues to be a top priority for CxOs and their organisations.

The ISSB sits alongside the International Accounting Standards Board which issues IFRS Accounting Standards that are used in 145 jurisdictions. As part of the move to develop global sustainability standards, the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) Standards and Integrated Reporting Framework have been consolidated into the IFRS Foundation.

July 2022 (FCA Policy Statement and Listing Rule promoting better climate-related financial disclosures aligned with TCFD)

In this excellent piece, James and Zoe raise the points not only about existing plastic packaging taxes but also anticipated changes to the Extended Pro…

Explore the role of CFOs in the everchanging ESG landscape. Let us help CFOs navigate through sustainability and ESG reporting. Learn more about sustainability with Deloitte.

Deloitte commissioned a consumer survey about health and sustainability in grocery shopping in 15 European countries, across more than 17,000 consumers. This research aims to offer insights on consumer perspectives and the balancing act they face between health, sustainability and price when making food purchases.

In this article we consider two aspects of selling sustainability: (i) how to lawfully advertise and market eco-progress; and (ii) how to use branding to signpost sustainability accomplishments and augment perceived value.

What do travel and tourism businesses need to know reach net-zero? Read the Deloitte Climate Action Guidebook in conjunction with ABTA for the latest guidance.

In episode twenty-one, we explore the challenges facing pharma as they look to achieve ambitious environmental sustainability targets. The panel also evaluate ways of making progress through easy wins across the value chain, culture changes and new investment.

The media industry is transforming to tackle climate change. But it has an important part to play and does not go far enough, yet.

Would you like ads with your streaming video? Will AI design better chips? Can 5G phones really cost less than US$100? Check out what’s in store for technology, media, and telecommunications in 2023.

Critical Minerals are vital for a green economy & indispensable to reach net zero. Read more about the energy transition

Hydrogen investing could play a key role in achieving the UKs net-zero goals and provides a huge opportunity for forward-thinking businesses.

Decarbonisation has become a global imperative. The COP27 conference of the UNFCCC sought to push the Paris Agreement targets further, and move from pledges to practical action, with the drive to implement decarbonisation solutions and lower emissions now a priority.

Deloitte, in collaboration with Shell, has developed a series of reports exploring the decarbonisation of hard-to-abate sectors, such as, aviation, construction, road freight, steel, etc. The findings in these reports are from the interviews Deloitte and Shell conducted with several industry leaders and executives across multiple countries identifies potential solutions to accelerate the industries’ transition towards net-zero.

This four-part series looks at how companies across the energy value chain can successfully transition their workforce to achieve their net zero goals.

Tax teams need to be ready to respond and potentially contribute to the policy environment, ensure that tax is integrated into business decision making, and have the right skills and resources to react to the emerging business opportunities and challenges.

What are the biggest challenges and opportunities facing industry leaders as they plan and execute their decarbonisation strategies? The results of the Reuters Events and Deloitte Global Energy Transition Trends 2022 survey reflect the responses from over 2,800 professionals across corporates of all sectors, sizes and geographies, to shine a light on the most pressing issues.

The spectrum is wide. At one extreme, net-zero opponents brand commitments as a ‘pointless distraction’ from what the business is expected to achieve. At the other, accusations of greenwashing permeate the discussion as net-zero commitments are seen as worth little more than the paper they’re written on.

Decarbonisation has become a global imperative and a priority for governments, companies and society at large which, in turn, are making commitments and increasing efforts to close the gap to net-zero emissions.

The future is coming fast. By 2035, organisations in every industry will be dealing with a vastly different energy landscape.

Renewables set for a variable-speed takeoff as historic investment, competitiveness, and demand propel their development

Climate change affects every industry; stakeholders are demanding that companies act as responsible stewards of the earth. Leaders need to rethink paradigms now.

This climate change primer aims to equip busy leaders with climate change economic impact and social impact knowledge to inform decisions and strategies.

This article explains the importance of the power, utilities, and renewables sector and its transition. Its decarbonisation will enable that of other sectors that are electrified or electrifying.

The manufacturing sector has so far not been seen as one that is conflated with environmental best practices.

Nature is a fundamental - and fundamentally underappreciated - part of the economy and human wellbeing. But what if we valued it differently?

The forest is getting thinner. No surprise, then, that measuring Single-Name Credit Risk is back on everyone’s agenda. The surprise is how many firms lack robust methodologies to capture and assess their exposure.

Given the stake we all have as a global society in achieving net zero carbon emissions, consideration should be given to whether the future of money can deliver change that helps society become more sustainable and moves the needle on climate change.

Together with ClimateWise and Icebreaker One, we’ve explored the opportunities for accelerating and scaling innovation in insurance products to enable the transition to a net zero economy.

The paper discusses upcoming sustainable finance regulation in the EU and UK, as well as existing regulations that are relevant to greenwashing.

Are you looking for some clarity and insight when it comes to the topic of ESG? Look no further… We would like to introduce our ‘The ESG Edit with Jessica Hodges’ podcast series, where a collection of ESG and Investment Management and Wealth industry experts will meet with our podcast host Jessica Hodges, UK Investment Management and Wealth ESG Lead to discuss the opportunities and challenges linked to ‘hot’ ESG topics we are currently seeing in the market.

As pressure increases on organisations to decarbonise their operations by 2050, the latest reports issued by both the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) and the UK’s Climate Change Committee (CCC) highlight the need to accelerate action.

Driving down emissions and building sustainability within the transport industry is a vital part of the UK’s race to net zero.

It's been a big few months in the race to net zero with both the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) and UK Government publishing a slew of new reports, strategies and policies.

Within this blog we’ll share the thoughts and expertise of industry leaders, highlighting the key takeaways that can help drive the transition within the transport sector.

As the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) issued its “final warning” to governments on the urgency of action on climate change, it implored them to be more aggressive in their efforts to decarbonise global economies.

Nothing inspires action better than the stories of people who’ve taken that next step and turned an idea into reality.