This month marks the first anniversary of the Supply Chain Sustainability School’s pioneering retrofit programme, sponsored by NatWest Group. Launched to help combat climate change by upskilling the built environment sector, this free programme has achieved remarkable success in just ...
Read More »CIBSE to engage with climate leaders at COP29 with focus on passive cooling
CIBSE has announced its participation in the 29th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29), taking place in Baku, Azerbaijan, from 11-22 November 2024. CIBSE’s Technical Director, Dr. Anastasia Mylona, ...
Read More »Creating a greener London: TfL publishes new Green Infrastructure and Biodiversity Plan
Transport for London (TfL) has published a new Green Infrastructure and Biodiversity Plan, as part of its continuing work to become the “strong, green heartbeat” of the city. London is home to a remarkable variety of plant and animal species. From ...
Read More »Veolia introduces innovative process to safely treat and recycle nitrous oxide canisters
Veolia has started the first UK process lines for the safe treatment of nitrous oxide canisters. The innovative new systems are designed to treat and recycle the used canisters, and stop the greenhouse gas impact caused through discharge of the ...
Read More »Bouncing back
When disaster strikes, business operations can be significantly impacted, causing major losses. Hein Hemke, MD of disaster recovery firm BELFOR, explains how FMs can improve their chances of recovery and limit lasting impact on their business Disasters can hit a ...
Read More »Climate change security hazards to increase by double-digits
According to the first-ever World Security Report by G4S, businesses must prepare for a double-digit increase in climate change hazards that impact physical security in the next year and could threaten supply chains, people and finances. The landmark research, which ...
Read More »Almost half of UK firms concerned about the impact of climate change
Analysis of the ONS’ Business Insights and Conditions Survey (BICS) by global circularity experts, Reconomy, reveals a mismatch between businesses’ worries about climate change and action to mitigate environmental damage. It highlights the vast potential for corporate consensus to accelerate ...
Read More »RICS granted observer status for COP28
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has been granted observer status for this year’s United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28), to be held from 30 November to 12 December at Expo City, Dubai. The institution, representing more than 134,000 ...
Read More »Amey refreshes visual identity
Amey has refreshed its visual identity to reflect the evolution of the business. Following the return of Andy Miller as CEO at the start of 2023, the company has been reviewing and developing its services to ensure all its activities ...
Read More »Checklist for drainage risks
Climate change means it has never been more important to assess site drainage risks and take steps to control them, says Kevin Moon, Managing Director of drainage and wastewater specialist Lanes Group plc Here in the UK we’re used to ...
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