Imagine arriving at your commercial property to find piles of illegally dumped waste cluttering the site. This is not a rare occurrence but a surging crisis affecting businesses across the UK. According to recent research from Keep Britain Tidy, 98% of local councils report fly-tipping as a problem in their areas, with 70% calling it…
The drive towards a circular economy in the UK is gaining momentum, with the Government’s ‘Circular Economy Growth Plan’ for England now anticipated in the new year. This strategic shift, despite a slight delay from its initial autumn 2025 consultation target, signals a significant evolution in how industries, including commercial real estate (CRE), will approach…
England’s circular economy strategy is now expected to be unveiled in 2026, a delay from autumn 2025. The shift to a Circular Economy Growth Plan signals political momentum but creates uncertainty for commercial real estate (CRE) portfolios planning waste management, refurbishment, and tenant services. This post examines what the delay means for asset owners, facility…
Facility managers and asset owners in commercial real estate are under increasing pressure to reduce waste and embrace sustainable practices. With the UK’s push towards net zero, the circular economy strategy stands as a key pillar. Yet, recent announcements reveal a delay: England’s Circular Economy Strategy, now rebranded as the Circular Economy Growth Plan, will…
The UK government’s much-anticipated Circular Economy Growth Plan (formerly the Circular Economy Strategy) has been delayed until early 2026. This postponement creates uncertainty for businesses across five priority sectors: construction, textiles, agri-food, transport, and chemicals. With Defra confirming the delay during November’s EFRA Committee hearing, commercial operators must now assess how this impacts their sustainability…
The UK government’s much-anticipated Circular Economy Strategy, originally slated for October, has been postponed until 2026. This delay, confirmed by Environment Secretary Emma Reynolds, presents both challenges and opportunities for commercial real estate (CRE) owners and managers. While the government reiterates its commitment to a circular economy, businesses cannot afford to wait for policy. Proactive…
Policy and market signals shape every property portfolio. The Environment Secretary has confirmed that the Circular Economy Strategy will be delayed until 2026, creating a new layer of uncertainty for CRE owners and ESG leads. This post examines what the delay means for waste management, data requirements, and investment planning. We unpack the problem, outline…
Circular economy policy in the UK has long been framed as a driver of cost savings, happier tenants, and a greener portfolio. Yet the latest update confirms the Circular Economy Strategy will not be published until 2026. For commercial real estate (CRE) firms, that delay creates uncertainty around waste governance, supplier commitments, and how ESG…
The delay of the UK government’s Circular Economy Strategy until 2026 leaves businesses in limbo at a time when waste management and sustainability reporting are becoming increasingly critical. This postponement creates uncertainty for commercial property owners and ESG leaders who were relying on the strategy to guide their decarbonisation efforts. In this article, we’ll explore…
The recent announcement that the UK government’s much-anticipated Circular Economy Strategy will be delayed until 2026 has sent ripples across various sectors. Originally pencilled in for October, the postponement, confirmed by Environment Secretary Emma Reynolds, leaves businesses, particularly those in commercial real estate, facing uncertainty regarding future environmental compliance and strategic planning. While the government…
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