Stay Ahead of the Curve in a Rapidly Changing Landscape

In today’s climate-focused economy, businesses in the built environment and SME sectors face a dynamic policy environment. New legislation, regulatory updates, government incentives, and voluntary standards are emerging at pace—making it essential for companies to stay informed and responsive.

At Grow Forward, we monitor key developments in sustainability policy and industry trends to help our clients stay compliant, competitive, and ready for what’s next.

This section is your trusted source for the latest updates, with expert summaries, practical advice, and sector-specific insights that turn complex changes into clear action.


Why It Matters

Policy shifts are no longer limited to large corporations or listed firms. SMEs—especially those in construction, distribution, and manufacturing—are increasingly expected to align with sustainability goals. From carbon reporting rules to product compliance, the regulatory landscape is tightening.

Missing a policy update can mean:

  • Falling behind competitors in ESG compliance
  • Losing access to procurement frameworks or funding
  • Damaging your reputation with clients seeking sustainable suppliers
  • Facing increased risk from non-compliance or regulatory fines

Our updates are designed to help you act with confidence and stay ahead of both risk and opportunity.

What We Cover

Our Industry Updates & Policy Changes section includes:

  • 🏛️ Regulatory & Legislative Updates
  • We track major changes from UK government departments such as:
  • Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ)
  • Department for Business and Trade (DBT)
  • Environment Agency (EA)
  • HM Treasury and green finance initiatives

Recent updates include:

  • Expansion of SECR (Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting)
  • Changes to EPC requirements for commercial buildings
  • The latest on the UK’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)
  • Updates to PAS 2080 and ISO 50005 for energy and carbon management

We break these down into plain English and explain what actions are needed for compliance and opportunity.

📜 Emerging Standards & Voluntary Frameworks

Not all sustainability guidance is mandatory—yet. We help you stay aligned with voluntary best practice that can boost your competitive edge.

This includes:

  • SME Climate Hub and the UN-backed Race to Zero
  • Construction Leadership Council Net Zero priorities
  • UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) guidance
  • Sector-specific standards like BREEAM, LEED, and ISO 14001 updates

We also track sector-driven initiatives that affect material suppliers, contractors, and distributors.

💷 Funding & Incentives

We help clients capitalise on sustainability-related funding and grants, including:

  • Salix Finance for public sector energy upgrades
  • Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) and Smart Export Guarantee (SEG)
  • Local LEP and Innovate UK green funding calls
  • Tax relief schemes for low-carbon investments (e.g. capital allowances)

Understanding what’s available can accelerate your decarbonisation efforts without straining cash flow.

📈 Market & Industry Trends

We provide analysis of:

  • Trends in solar PV and battery storage adoption
  • Innovations in clean temporary power systems
  • Changes in green procurement expectations from Tier 1 contractors
  • Shifts in consumer and B2B demand for carbon transparency and green credentials

This helps you align your sustainability approach with emerging market realities.

Stay Updated

To keep our clients fully informed, we:

  • Publish a monthly Policy & Industry Bulletin
  • Share real-time alerts for major changes
  • Provide briefings as part of our consultancy packages
  • Deliver tailored updates during workshops and client sessions

You can also subscribe to our newsletter or follow us on LinkedIn for rolling updates.

Your Watchtower in a Changing World

Grow Forward does the heavy lifting of monitoring and interpreting policy so you can focus on running your business. From compliance risk to strategic opportunity, our insight helps you stay ahead—rather than play catch-up.

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Let’s move forward with clarity, confidence, and impact.