The University of East London (UEL) and global technology company Siemens have joined forces to launch the Siemens Scholarship for the university’s MSc in Sustainable Energy Engineering. As the two organisations look to develop the future skills needed to decarbonise ...
Read More »Schneider Electric expertise for FM sustainability
The knowledge of a technology-agnostic service partner can lay a path to decarbonisation for critical and non-critical facilities. Sustainability is a necessity for FM teams, with growing pressure to move away from fossil fuels, adopt renewable energy, and optimise operations ...
Read More »UK SMEs at the forefront of driving industrial decarbonisation in Europe
A major new survey commissioned by Equans, a global leader in the energy and services sector, reveals the growing commitment of Europe’s smaller industrial businesses to decarbonise — but also highlights the pressing need for clearer support and simpler solutions. ...
Read More »VIVO secures government funding for net zero schemes at two military bases
VIVO Defence Services, supported by one of its parent companies, Equans, has worked with two UK military bases to secure Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme (PSDS) grant funding for decarbonisation programmes. The projects involve the replacement of gas boilers with new ...
Read More »Planning for solar starts with the roof
As public and private sector estates seek sustainable ways to reduce carbon and operating costs, rooftop solar PV systems have become an increasingly attractive solution. Initiatives such as GB Energy funding, which encourages solar adoption in healthcare and education estates, ...
Read More »Manchester tops the league table in EPC ratings
New research has revealed that 83 per cent of commercial buildings in seven major cities have an EPC below B. The analysis of commercial real estate in London, Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester and Newcastle, carried out by the British ...
Read More »Mitie research reveals top barriers to net zero
New research from Mitie reveals that over four in five (84 per cent) of sustainability leaders feel confident businesses will be able to align with the UK’s net zero goals, however, despite this confidence, Mitie’s ‘Net Zero Navigator’ report, which ...
Read More »How technology will drive the next phase of decarbonisation
By Katrina Christopoulos, Head of ESG at Cloud Buildings contribute significantly to carbon emissions from their construction and ongoing operations. As pressure mounts to reduce the carbon footprint of real estate assets, technology is emerging as a vital solution, with ...
Read More »Equans expands digital offering to drive decarbonisation and digital transformation
Equans has expanded its digital services for customers in the UK to support an increasing digital and sustainable future. Under the Equans Digital brand, the business is bringing together a comprehensive range of solutions which provide real-time monitoring, control and ...
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 ...
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