The University of Kent (UoK) is set to cut emissions by 50 per cent through a new carbon reduction strategy developed in partnership with technology company Siemens, as it continues to work towards achieving its net zero targets. Developed following ...
Read More »Mitie welcomes 6,000th electric vehicle to its fleet
Mitie has welcomed the 6,000th electric vehicle (EV) to its fleet, marking another major step in the company’s ambitious journey toward net zero, and further solidifying its position as a leader in sustainable transport. The vehicle was unveiled by Lilian ...
Read More »Ventilation vital as we boost energy efficiency with building retrofits, say top engineers
Building retrofit programmes to improve energy efficiency must also have appropriate ventilation to provide healthier, safer indoor environments, according to a new report published today by the National Engineering Policy Centre (NEPC). The UK has set ambitious legal targets for reducing greenhouse ...
Read More »IWFM calls on workplace and facilities managers to ‘step up and lead’ on net zero
The Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management (IWFM) is calling on workplace and facilities managers (WFMs) to “step up and lead” their organisations to achieve net zero goals following the release of its Sustainability Report 2024, published today. The report ...
Read More »Planet Mark Business Certification for Pareto FM
Pareto FM has achieved Planet Mark Business Certification, marking a significant milestone in the company’s commitment to sustainability and carbon reduction. Planet Mark, a leading carbon reduction and net zero specialist with over a decade of experience, supports businesses of ...
Read More »Sodexo advocates for cross industry collaboration to increase green skills
Recognising that every role in its organisation must adapt to meet the challenges posed by climate change, Sodexo is embedding green skills within its workforce, providing training and learning opportunities for its people at all stages of their career journey ...
Read More »More action needed to meet climate goals finds RICS 2024 Sustainability Report
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) 2024 Sustainability Report has found that while the UK has made some strides in carbon reduction across buildings and infrastructure, further action is needed to meet national and global climate goals. To accelerate ...
Read More »This winter tipped to be the biggest yet for heat pumps in commercial premises
Experts are predicting this could be the biggest winter yet for the installation of heat pumps in commercial premises. Heat pumps have been at the forefront of the government’s campaign for the decarbonisation of UK homes, including a £7,500 grant ...
Read More »Willmott Dixon to deliver new net zero HQ for Oxfordshire County Council
Willmott Dixon has been appointed by Oxfordshire County Council to deliver its highly sustainable new headquarters building at Speedwell House in Oxford. The council is relocating from its current premises at County Hall, also in Oxford, to a new four-storey ...
Read More »CEOs across Europe are adjusting ESG timescales following volatile energy markets
New research commissioned by energy solutions specialist, Aggreko, has revealed that CEOs across key European countries are adjusting timescales and investment around net zero goals in a bid to balance profitability and sustainability in a volatile energy market. The survey ...
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