Version 1 of the UK’s first cross-industry Standard for Net Zero Carbon Aligned Buildings has been published. The UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard (“the Standard”) is a free-to-access technical standard that will enable the built environment to robustly prove ...

As the construction industry continues to evolve in line with decarbonisation goals, facilities managers must adapt or face being left behind Andrew Lenton, Director of Business Development for Pipe Centre, explores the changes, and how merchants are supporting SMEs to ...

The NABERS UK Energy for Office ratings, certified by CIBSE and administered through its wholly owned subsidiary CIBSE Certification, may now meet the operational energy requirements of the UK Net Zero Buildings Standard (UKNZCBS), as defined in Annex C of the Standard. Since taking ...

OCS has launched Energy Services, a dedicated and fully integrated business unit supporting the full energy lifecycle and accelerating net zero delivery across UK & Ireland estates. The launch brings together OCS’ engineering, renewables, infrastructure, and FM expertise under a ...

Compass Group UK & Ireland has launched a new sustainability strategy designed to bring together action on climate, nature, waste and human health, creating a systems-based framework. Our Planet Promise builds on measurable progress already made across the business, including reductions in ...

Viessmann Climate Solutions has been appointed to the four-year Procure Plus Framework for the Supply of Low & Zero Carbon Technologies. This initiative will support the delivery of energy-efficient upgrades across social housing and other public sector buildings nationwide. Viessmann ...

Research from Mitie’s latest Net Zero Navigator report shows that organisations achieving the greatest decarbonisation progress are those embedding net zero into their core business strategy, rather than treating it solely as a compliance obligation. Drawing on insight from sustainability ...

Jane Thomas has been appointed to the new strategic role of Head of Decarbonisation at Fortem, a specialist property solutions business for the social housing sector. With 17 years of experience in the energy efficiency sector, Thomas has led major ...

Dalkia and Arup have completed a major decarbonisation project at 8 Fitzroy Street in London, Arup’s own headquarters, significantly reducing the building’s carbon footprint and demonstrating how sustainable retrofit can be achieved in a live, fully occupied environment. The £3.1 ...

Research indicates that good indoor air quality (IAQ) is key for a comfortable, effective learning environment and also benefits health, making high-quality air conditioning vital. Barnfield College addressed air quality needs and environmental concerns by installing Aermec’s CPS system and ...