Business

Meaningful corporate sustainability in 2025 requires firms to show what they are doing through clear numbers and straightforward stories that people can follow. From 2024, the UK began rolling out Sustainability Disclosure Requirements, and more reporting phases are scheduled through 2025, so firms must keep clear and auditable records.

On the other hand, studies show that around two out of three UK businesses have a plan for net zero by 2050, but only half track their carbon footprint, so many still talk about their goals without fully measuring their progress.

That gap...

Exeter businesses are being urged to upgrade environmental practices as inspections tighten in 2026. Find out the key risks and how local firms can stay compliant.

The Family Law Company recently hosted a talk giving updates on the latest innovation in evidence provision for certain family law cases.

Held at Oriel House in Exeter, Tech Talks by Lextox gave an overview of the new drug patch test and bespoke breath test, which provides evidence of abstinence where parents are required to make changes to their lifestyle. In such cases, it is crucial to ensure children will be safe and well if they are to live with their parent/s.

Lextox supplies drug, alcohol, abstinence and DNA testing to family law professionals, providing legally...

Achieving carbon neutrality is no longer a distant ambition; it’s a core expectation for UK businesses. With government policies tightening under the UK’s Net Zero Strategy and consumers increasingly favouring sustainable brands, taking meaningful steps towards reducing carbon emissions is both a responsibility and an opportunity.

A carbon-neutral business balances its greenhouse gas emissions with equivalent carbon savings, either by reducing emissions internally or investing in verified offsetting schemes. But understanding your carbon...