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Sustainable transport and infrastructure framework launches to help drive NHS’ journey to net zero

A new ‘Sustainable Transport and Infrastructure’ framework agreement designed to support the NHS in lowering its carbon output and achieve its 2040 carbon net zero emissions ambition, has been launched by NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS). The procurement framework ...

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CCF’S carbon reporting tool recognised with Google Award

The new carbon reporting tool that is currently being trialled by insulation, drywall and ceiling product distributors CCF is one of the key initiatives that has helped parent company Travis Perkins plc secure a prestigious award win. The Group has ...

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Avoiding a retrofit crisis

Matt Richards, a built environment expert and partner at Ridge and Partners, draws on new research to discuss the obstacles facilities managers face when trying to make their organisation’s building Net Zero A crucial piece of the puzzle in the ...

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NTU to launch new centre for sustainable construction and retrofit

Nottingham Trent University (NTU) will invest £1.5 million into developing skills, research, training and consultancy to support the UK construction sector reach net zero. The University will launch the Centre for Sustainable Construction and Retrofit to develop solutions, skills and ...

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New waste management framework launched to support NHS net zero efforts

Corporate services provider, NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS), has launched its inaugural ‘Sustainable Healthcare Recycling & Waste Management’ framework agreement designed to help the NHS achieve its ambition of reaching net zero carbon by 2040. The framework agreement has ...

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Sodexo gives suppliers a net zero progress deadline

From January 2030, Sodexo UK & Ireland has stated it will only work with those suppliers demonstrating tangible net zero progress through published reporting. The food services and facilities management business was one of the first organisations to have its ...

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Clients more focused on net zero goals than building safety

A new study has found that construction clients are more focused on meeting their net zero goals than complying with the Building Safety Act. The research carried bout on behalf of the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) also revealed a ...

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Why your energy management system is key to achieving corporate sustainability goals

With a comprehensive decarbonisation roadmap in place, the UK manufacturing sector’s drive towards achieving Net Zero emissions by 2050 is set to drive increased innovation and competitiveness, positioning UK manufacturing as a leader on the global stage. In a complex ...

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4 Levers paving the way for sustainable operations

Sustainability is a must-have for corporate planners today as they face increasing pressure to decarbonise from consumers, regulators, and their own corporate partners. In fact, 86% of business leaders view sustainability strategies as investments in business stability. Bringing existing operations ...

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Offsetting options

Is carbon offsetting still a viable option for businesses to achieve net zero? Sally Phillips, Director of Corporate and Strategic at npower Business Solutions explores the options In its recent ‘Progress Report to Government’, the Climate Change Committee (CCC) stated ...

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