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Sodexo ahead of schedule on Net Zero 2040 roadmap

Publishing its annual net zero progress report today, Sodexo UK & Ireland has announced it is now ahead of schedule on its journey to Net Zero 2040. The comprehensive report which covers the period 1 June 2022 to 31 May ...

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ISS gets near-term emissions reduction target validated

ISS’s near-term emissions reduction target has been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The validation underscores ISS’s commitment to combating climate change and aligns the company’s decarbonisation goals with the latest scientific advancements and the principles of the ...

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Edwin James Group reduces carbon footprint by 10%

Engineering services firm, Edwin James Group, has reported a 10 per cent reduction in its Scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions and reaffirmed its long-term commitment to its ESG ambitions, in its latest Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) report. In ...

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BCIS rolls out free online carbon database

The Building Cost Information Service (BCIS) has launched a free-to-access embodied carbon database designed to help drive down carbon emissions by enabling users to both submit data to, and download data from it, to facilitate consistent carbon estimating and benchmarking.  ...

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Facilio reduces energy costs for Robert Dyas by 20% in just three months

UK hardware retailer, Robert Dyas, has partnered with proptech firm Facilio and NJ Robinson to streamline its energy management practices. In just three months of deploying Facilio’s Connected buildings platform across its 93 stores and distribution centre, Robert Dyas reported ...

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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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Optimised advantage

Mike Darby, CEO and Co-Founder of Demand Logic explains the advantages of using optimised Building Management Systems solutions to help reduce carbon emissions in buildings Currently, construction and operations in the built environment are responsible for 26 per cent of ...

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On the road to net zero, science-based targets lead the way

By Sarah Hotchen, MD for NG Bailey’s Facilities Services division  Back in 2018, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change warned that global warming must not exceed 1.5°C to avoid the catastrophic impacts of climate change. To achieve this, emissions must ...

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CCF is on the road to lower carbon deliveries with HVO fuel

As part of its commitment to reducing the environmental impact of its business operations, leading insulation, drywall and ceiling product distributor CCF has invested in a new sustainable fuel source to cut carbon emissions across its delivery fleet. CCF has ...

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Global report finds fewer than half of organisations expect to meet decarbonisation targets by 2030

A global report by Siemens Smart Infrastructure has found there is limited alignment on priorities and how best to progress towards a decarbonised and resource-efficient world. Although half of people surveyed believe the infrastructure transition is accelerating in their region, ...

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