The LIA and Recolight announce Net Zero Lighting Conference
The LIA and Recolight are collaborating on the Net Zero Lighting Conference 2024, taking place on 2 May in London. The agenda highlights net zero-focused manufacturing practices within the lighting industry which covers strategy, materials, energy, packaging, and best practices delivered by a variety of key players and experts in the industry. The day will kick off with […]
Sainsbury’s launches a new ultra-rapid service – Smart Charge
Sainsbury’s has launched Smart Charge, a brand-new, dedicated EV charging business that will give drivers access to ultra-rapid EV charging points across its stores. In new research commissioned by Sainsbury’s, 80% of EV users admit to avoiding long journeys because of not wanting to charge at public EV charging stations, describing the main frustrations as […]
Ørsted ranked the most sustainable energy developer
Ørsted has been ranked the world’s most sustainable energy developer amongst the 292 ‘power generating companies’ in Corporate Knights’ 2024 Global 100 index for the fifth time. Corporate Knights benchmarks the sustainability performance of a company against its usual peers and across sectors. Once a carbon-intensive company, Ørsted is claimed to have transitioned to renewables faster […]
Gripple achieves carbon neutrality across its UK operations
Gripple, a manufacturer of suspension solutions for construction, has released its 2022 Sustainability Progress Report, outlining how it has achieved its first sustainability goal to become carbon neutral across its UK operations. Gripple has managed to achieve emission reduction targets, supplemented with sustainable offsetting to deliver no net impact on the environment, as certified […]
Edwin James Group cuts its carbon footprint by 10%
In its most recent Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) report, the Edwin James Group reported a 10% reduction in its Scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions, reaffirming its long-term commitment to its ESG ambitions. In line with its aim to source all energy needs from renewable sources, over 90% of the Group’s office electricity requirements have […]
Now is the time for landlords to invest in smart EV chargers
The UK Government has committed to eliminating the sale of fossil-powered vehicles by 2035 and building a strong EV charging network, including home charging. By the end of this year, we will see a 20% increase, at least, in electric vehicle sales, not accounting for plug-in hybrids. This is a clear shift in consumer sentiment […]
Kings Cross’ ‘Heatropolis’ to lay the foundations for widescale district heating
One of London’s most high-profile regeneration zones is set to play a key role in decarbonising heat across the UK. UK Power Networks’ trailblazing Heatropolis project aims to create a blueprint, showing how the decarbonisation of the King’s Cross heat network could scale up for millions of buildings across the country. It is being carried out […]
Strategic partnership set to revolutionise the EV charging experience in the UK
ev.energy, a platform providing smart electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions, has announced its partnership with Jumptech, a comprehensive platform dedicated to streamlining the installation process of EV charge points. The collaboration, scheduled to commence in January 2024, is set to accelerate the deployment of intelligent, compliant hardware throughout the UK, making a significant leap forward in […]
The UK sees the best year for the installation of renewable energy and heating
The latest data from MCS (Microgeneration Certification Scheme), the standards organisation for homegrown renewable energy and heating technology across the UK, shows that homeowners in the UK are switching to renewables and installing low carbon energy and heating technologies in record numbers. So far, in 2023, a total of 220,500 MCS-certified installations have been registered, surpassing […]
Heat pumps are steering Scotland’s pathway to net zero
According to MCS (Microgeneration Certification Scheme), Scotland has surpassed 200,000 small-scale renewable technology installations since records began in 2008. This indicates that 200,000 homeowners and business proprietors have invested in low carbon energy and heating solutions, encompassing solar PV and heating technologies. Recent installation statistics reveal that over 35,000 of these installations are heat pumps. […]