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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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Software solutions

The energy crisis, rising inflation and a move to net zero means FMs must find new ways to reduce costs and improve building efficiencies. FM software can play a vital role in helping to address these challenges The cost of ...

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Triple CRE challenges

Simon Eastlake, Managing Director, Office Space in Town (OSiT) on how landlords that adapt to the triple whammy of rising interest rates, hybrid working and the net zero challenges can still keep their tenants happy A rising interest rate cycle, ...

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BAM accelerates net zero carbon targets

BAM’s UK & Ireland businesses have set an ambitious carbon target to become net zero in their direct operations by 2026. It is ruling out counting electricity from green energy tariffs towards its net zero emissions. The target builds upon Royal BAM ...

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Climate goals: Is the built environment delivering on Glasgow’s promises?

By George Adams, Director of Energy and Engineering, SPIE UK Ahead of last year’s COP26 climate conference in Glasgow and the signing of the Climate Pact, the UK government launched its flagship Net Zero Strategy to move forward on its ...

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Building regulations add to Net Zero drive

ECA technical experts Luke Osborne, ECA Energy & Emerging Technologies Solutions Advisor, and Shahid Khan, ECA Technical Manager discuss how new Building and Wiring Regulations are enabling the transition to net zero As low-carbon technology and energy efficiency take centre-stage ...

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Financial Times introduces new climate technology in London HQ

Climate tech startup business, OakTree Power, has developed a bespoke climate technology solution for the Financial Times to reduce energy at its headquarters in London, Bracken House. The five year agreement with OakTree Power will see Bracken House modulate the consumption of ...

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Adapting to climate change now top priority for specifiers

PlanRadar, a leading digital construction, real estate and facilities management platform, has published a new report on emerging trends set to dominate the global specification community. The Architecture of the Future is the first in a series of specially-produced architecture ...

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Compass issues Sustainable Bonds to support net zero goals

Compass Group has issued two Sustainable Bonds, raising proceeds of £433 million and £250 million respectively, which will be used to progress the Group’s sustainability initiatives and the delivery of its global Climate Net Zero target. In October 2021, the ...

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Challenge rising energy costs head on at Smart Buildings Show

Last week energy users were yet again given more devastating news after consultancy Cornwall Insight warned of major increases in energy costs for 2023. The price cap changes would see the average household paying a shocking £355 a month instead ...

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