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By Craig Bowman, General Manager UK & Ireland, Kimberly-Clark Professional As a global manufacturer, Kimberly-Clark’s tissue business is classified as an energy-intensive industry in many markets. We take this position and the opportunities it gives us to be a sustainability ...

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London cleaning contractor powers its HQ using only renewable energy

One of the capital’s largest independent cleaning contractors, Julius Rutherfoord, has announced its central London head office will now be powered only by renewable energy – to ensure it reduces its overall impact on the environment. By making the shift, ...

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Energy concerns are impacting business competitiveness, the workforce and decarbonisation, according to new research

New research shows that businesses around the world remain concerned about the impacts of energy security and prices, which could be a catalyst for a range of environmental, social and economic ripple effects. ABB Electrification’s Energy Insights survey of 2,300 ...

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New milestone passed by Veolia for delivery of renewable electricity to the UK

Veolia has passed a new milestone for delivering net zero power by delivering more than six times the renewable electricity to the grid than it uses across its 400 offices and sites across the UK. The global resource management firm ...

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New Task Group on renewable energy procurement is announced

The UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) has mobilised a 17-strong a team of cross-industry experts who will support delivery of new guidance on renewable energy procurement. Decarbonising the UK’s energy supply sector is pivotal to achieving our national net zero ...

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Mitie announces Custom Solar acquisition

Mitie Group is set to strengthen its decarbonisation solution offering having entered into a sale and purchase agreement (SPA) to acquire the entire issued share capital of Custom Solar Ltd, a solar power solutions company specialising in the development, design, ...

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Commercial properties urged to adopt smart grid technology to support increased EV charging capabilities

With electrified vehicles totalling 18.5 per cent of all new cars registered in 2021 and that figure only set to increase, renewables specialist, Bureau Veritas, is urging local authorities, commercial property owners and facilities managers to adopt smart grid technology, ...

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Bruntwood acquires stake in wind farm

Bruntwood has purchased a 42.4 per cent share in a new co-operative owned wind farm, becoming the first commercial real estate company to make such a move. The investment means that Bruntwood – which has commercial property in and around ...

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Mitie exceeds industry leading ESG targets with new 2021 Social Value report

Mitie’s new Social Value report outlines excellent progress across all areas of Mitie’s ESG strategy, with the facilities management company on track to reach zero operational emissions by 2025, 25 years ahead of the UK Government’s target. As well as ...

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SolarEdge launches Smart Modules with integrated Power Optimizers for UK residential market

Launch marks the first availability of SolarEdge Smart Modules in the UK following a roll-out in Australia and rest of Europe Smart Module solution combines integrated Power Optimizers with split-cell technology for increased performance and durability in a streamlined, easy-to-install ...

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