ISS is accelerating its progress towards full-scope net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040 by implementing enterprise climate platform, Watershed’s carbon accounting solution across its global operations. All ISS country teams across ISS’s more than 30 markets will be empowered with the capability to measure and manage their own carbon footprint, thereby quantifying the impacts…
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A global manufacturer of compressors, blowers, pumps and vacuum products will cut emissions by 60 per cent this year, seven years ahead of its environmental target. Ingersoll Rand will achieve the milestone at its Elmo Rietschle plant in Bad Neustadt, Germany, thanks to innovative solar-powered technology worth over US $1 million. The plant will finalise…
Paul McLennan, Scottish Government’s Minister for Housing, has referred to climate change as the “defining issue of our time” at the second Green Home Festival which is part of the 2023 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. The Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP) was the keynote speaker at the launch of the five-day renewables jamboree in central Edinburgh organised by the Construction Industry…
Scotland’s second Green Home Festival is set to be launched by Scottish Government Minister Paul McLennan, who has agreed to kick off the week-long series of shows delivering practical assistance and advice to help Scotland become a net zero nation. The Housing Minister will be the keynote speaker at the first session of the five-day renewables jamboree, whichis…
The Mount Vernon Library Commons project in Washington State is positioning itself as one of the region’s most environmentally conscious publicly funded developments. With a budget of US $53 million, the 133,000 sq. ft multi-functional project encompasses a public library, community center, and structured parking, serving the City of Mount Vernon which is just an…
Mace has announced new plans to save 10 million tonnes of carbon associated with buildings and infrastructure it delivers across the world. The new target comes months after the business announced it had secured a pipeline of carbon reduction works with clients that would exceed its original target of saving a million tonnes of carbon…
TÜV SÜD UK has launched a Carbon Footprint Management service to help organisations reduce carbon emissions and ultimately become carbon neutral. The new service will calculate an organisation’s current carbon footprint, to understand the scale of the challenge and quantify the carbon impact. This can be conducted at an organisation or product level, and include…
Elior UK subsidiary Lexington is delivering catering services at the independent, co-educational Hurlingham School’s prep and pre-prep departments in Putney, southwest London. The team of fifteen from the company’s dedicated ‘Lexington Independent Schools’ division, includes head chefs located at both of the school’s sites, with the cater also covering hospitality events such as parent evenings…
New research from Sony Professional Displays & Solutions reveals UK and German retailers are preparing proactively for the critical Christmas and New Year trading period as their counterparts in France adopt a more laissez-faire approach. Despite retailers entering the first un-disrupted Christmas since 2019, close to half (43%) of those in the Europe are concerned…
UK refurbishment contractor Pexhurst has achieved Planet Mark sustainability certification. Planet Mark is a certification that recognises continuous improvement, encourages action and builds an empowered community of like-minded individuals who make a world of difference. The construction sector is one of the greatest contributors to waste, making sustainability a high-priority for the industry. As a…
Egypt’s traditional vegetarian cuisine is ideal for delivering healthy and sustainable catering at the UN’s biggest climate event Over 160 NGOs, led by global food awareness groups, 50by40 and Proveg International, are encouraging Egypt to provide sustainable, plant-rich food to delegates attending the UN climate summit – COP27 – hosted in Sharm El Sheikh in…
Scottish solutions business Eco Group has launched an innovative off-grid lighting system to cut energy bills and reduce the carbon footprint of businesses in partnership with renewable energy solutions specialist Kight Off-Grid Solutions. Eco Off-Grid is a standalone LED street lighting system which works independently from the grid. Powered by solar and wind energy, it can…
Volvo Group UK is adopting waterless urinal technology at its UK HQ in Warwick, and its Felixstowe Renault Truck Commercials Depot, to help cut CO2 and water waste. The flushless urinals are part of the organisation’s commitment to reach net-zero by 2040, covering direct and energy indirect emissions from operations, purchased goods and services. The…