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Willmott Dixon zero-carbon school wins Passivhaus award

The UK’s first Passivhaus Plus school – completed by Willmott Dixon in 2019 – has won an industry award for setting the standard for zero-carbon educational buildings. Hackbridge Primary School in the London Borough of Sutton was named winner in ...

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Study reveals the factors holding back office landlords from improving sustainability

In a new study of 250 commercial landlords with office buildings in the UK, half report major setbacks in improving energy efficiency across their portfolios, casting doubt over the sector’s short-term ability to meet net zero ambitions. The findings are ...

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GOJO’s journey to green

GOJO, THE INVENTORS OF PURELL™ strengthens its commitment to sustainability with SMART green goals Skin and surface hygiene specialist, GOJO Industries-Europe is proud to launch ‘Journey to Green’. This manifesto sets out specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART) objectives ...

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Companies willing to pay more for greener offices

New research from property analytics software firm, CIM, has found that companies are willing to pay higher rents for more sustainable corporate office space following the rise of hybrid working. CIM’s latest report Tenant Preferences in the UK Office Market, surveyed 200 UK ...

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BM pilots new sustainability awareness workshops

BM Caterers has joined forces with nutritional software company Nutritics’ sustainability consultancy arm, Knowledge Labs, to be the first company to pilot a new sustainability awareness educational programme. The workplace catering firm introduced ‘Knowledge Labs’ to develop weekly educational briefs for its managers to deliver to ...

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Amey and Hays launch business support programme

Critical facilities and asset management services provider, Amey, in partnership with workforce solutions and recruitment specialist, Hays, have launched a new business support programme as part of their sustainable procurement commitments. The Amey Hays Social Enterprise Initiative programme will provide ...

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Just like new

The latest green buildings may be designed for sustainability, but the embodied carbon produced in their construction shouldn’t be overlooked. Shane Betts, Head of Corporate Business, Integral makes the case for retrofitting existing buildings instead When we think about sustainable ...

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Introducing Ocean Drift – JHS launches new product range with ECONYL yarn

Ocean Drift is the latest carpet range to join the JHS product portfolio. Manufactured using ECONYL® regenerated nylon, the versatile floor covering provides the same great performance as a new nylon carpet, but with improved sustainability credentials. ECONYL® yarn is ...

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Vertical farming has arrived at Compass

A new urban farm has been installed at Compass Group UK & Ireland’s headquarters – Compass House, Chertsey. The UK food and support services provider has partnered with Square Mile Farms, to introduce an urban farm, bringing ultra-fresh sustainable produce ...

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UKGBC publishes insights into measurement and reporting of climate risks to physical assets

The UKGBC has published a landmark review of the strategies and processes that asset-owners can use to adapt and enhance their climate resilience. As buildings, infrastructure and physical assets around the world face increasing risk from more frequent and severe ...

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