Category Archives: Net Zero Carbon

UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard (UKNZCBS) Version 1 Published

The UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard Version 1 has officially been published on 10th March 2026, providing the UK built environment with its first unified, evidence based definition of a Net Zero Carbon Aligned Building. The voluntary standard applies to new construction, existing buildings and retrofits, and is described by its developers as science […]

UK Government Publishes New Whole Life Carbon Management Guidance for Infrastructure & the Built Environment

The UK Government has released new guidance on Whole Life Carbon (WLC) Management, published on 5 March 2026 by the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority. The guidance sets out best practice for assessing and reducing carbon impacts across the full lifecycle of infrastructure and built environment projects, linking WLC principles directly to the Government’s […]

UK Government Releases Final UK Sustainability Reporting Standards (UK SRS)

The UK Government has published the long anticipated UK Sustainability Reporting Standards (UK SRS S1 and SRS S2), marking a major step in aligning UK sustainability disclosures with the global corporate reporting baseline set by the IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards. The standards, released on 25 February 2026, provide a voluntary framework for companies to report […]

EU Introduces First Voluntary Certification Rules for Permanent Carbon Removals

The EU has introduced the “world’s first” voluntary rules for certifying permanent carbon removals under its Carbon Removals and Carbon Farming (CRCF) framework. The new standards set out how independent certifiers must assess and verify projects that permanently remove CO₂, with the aim of making carbon removal credits more consistent and auditable across the EU. […]

GHG Protocol Releases New Land Sector and Removals Standard

The Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol has launched its first ever Land Sector and Removals (LSR) Standard, providing companies with a unified framework to measure and report land-related greenhouse gas emissions, CO₂ removals, and associated impacts across their value chains. The Standard also includes guidance for accounting for technological CO₂ removals, such as direct air capture […]

Carbon Offsets and eLearning Courses: Now Up to 30% Off For a Limited Time

For a limited period of time, Circular Ecology is offering up to 30% off verified carbon offsets and on-demand sustainability eLearning courses, available on our online store. Whether you’re looking to strengthen your organisational sustainability capabilities or mitigate your unavoidable emissions, this could be a moment to take action. eLearning: All Sustainability Courses Discounted Our […]

EU CBAM Enters “Definitive Phase”

On 1st January 2026, the EU CBAM entered its “definitive phase”, signalling the end of the “transitional” phase, which had been in place between 2023 and the end of 2025. It has now become fully operational for EU member states. What This Means If you are an EU importer (or customs representative), importing more than […]

Webinar Recap: Carbon Offsetting, Neutrality, & Tree Planting: An Essential Overview

Circular Ecology hosted another free webinar on Thursday, 9th October: Carbon Offsetting, Neutrality, & Tree Planting: An Essential Overview Delivered by Dr Craig Jones (Director) and Liam Seprini (Business & Sustainability Coordinator), the session provided an exploration of how carbon offsets, carbon neutrality, and tree planting can contribute to credible, measurable climate action. Key topics […]

Upcoming Webinars: Scope 3 Footprinting, and Carbon Offsets, Neutrality, & Tree Planting

This autumn, Circular Ecology are delivering two free webinars focused on key areas of carbon reporting and mitigation strategy. Suitable for those new to carbon accounting and/or those looking to improve the robustness of their sustainability data, these sessions are designed to provide clear, evidence-based guidance. Each webinar includes time for live Q&A, and may […]