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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
LEDVANCE launches EVERLOOP: A series of sustainable luminaires
LEDVANCE has introduced a sub-brand responsible for its sustainability initiatives called LEDVANCE LOOP. This model covers all efforts and measures across the company to help transform the lighting industry and improve its green credentials. LEDVANCE LOOP also contains circular products under the EVERLOOP series. The lighting experts from LEDVANCE launched a new product series, EVERLOOP, […]
Schneider Electric partners with ArcelorMittal on low-carbon steel
ArcelorMittal and Schneider Electric have announced a partnership whereby ArcelorMittal will supply Schneider Electric with XCarb recycled and renewably produced steel for its electrical cabinets and enclosures. Produced at ArcelorMittal’s site in Sestao, Spain, XCarb recycled and renewably produced steel is made using a very high proportion of recycled steel in an electric arc furnace, […]
Circular Lighting Live 2023: Reuse of luminaires goes mainstream
The reuse of luminaires is being normalised. This has been one of the key messages to come from the Circular Lighting Live 2023 conference in London last week. “The reuse of reconditioned light fittings is starting to become mainstream,” says Ray Molony, Chairman. “Major commercial real estate developers, their architects and design teams are beginning […]
UK sees biggest increase in renewable energy supply
As the effects of climate change are becoming more apparent, countries are utilising renewable energy supplies at an increased rate. With this in mind, new research has revealed that the UK features amongst the top 10 countries which have seen the most significant change in renewable energy supply since 2010. As part of a new […]
UK on track for best year ever for renewable energy and heat installations
More households are installing heat pumps and solar panels in the UK than ever before, with a 62% jump compared to last year, new data from the official standards body for renewable technologies shows. MCS data shows that in the first six months of 2023, more than 120,000 certified solar panels, heat pumps and other […]