EnviroVent relocates to zero carbon premises
EnviroVent has relocated to new purpose-built zero carbon headquarters as part of its commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. The new 61,000 sq. ft premises in Harrogate is the culmination of a 10 month build project and brings together EnviroVent’s manufacturing facility, warehousing, head office and training suite into one purpose-built headquarters. The build was […]
UK’s first ever sustainability conference for lighting a sell-out success
The Circular Lighting Live conference and exhibition sold out over a week before the event was due to take place. With 250 registered attendees from specifiers, manufacturers and suppliers, the one-day conference, which took place on 22 September, discussed how the lighting industry can make the circular economy a reality. Chaired by Ray Molony, Editor […]
Recolight spearheads the circular economy for the lighting industry
Recolight now brings together a comprehensive range of services, helping the lighting industry to fully embrace the circular economy. Speaking at a key stakeholder event yesterday, Recolight CEO Nigel Harvey says “The unprecedented heatwave we recently experienced is a salutary reminder of the need for us all to redouble our efforts to tackle the climate […]
Spiralling energy prices: The catalyst to accelerate sustainability for all
A new Powering Change white paper published by Schneider Electric highlights how much more can be done to address the UK’s high levels of energy waste, at a time when every penny counts for UK businesses and consumers. With energy prices set to remain high for several years, and increases in energy price cap impacting consumers, one […]
geo’s Whole Home Optimisation trial shows energy and carbon savings
Households are saving an average of 49% on their annual energy bills and cutting their carbon footprint by 14% as part of a ground-breaking trial led by smart energy specialist, geo, to assess how real-time smart meter data enables Whole Home Optimisation of energy. Funded by the Department for Business Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS), […]
Isaro supports cities with their long term lighting strategies
Isaro, the latest road lantern from Thorn Lighting, has been designed to maximise lighting performances and optimise economy strategies, whilst limiting its carbon footprint. The extra small size Isaro XS has been added to the Isaro family to cater for residential schemes the small isaro S, another new addition, delivers just over 12,000 lumens so […]
Housing developers urged to end fossil fuel heating systems earlier than 2025
With the government setting a UK target to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050, it is no surprise that both businesses and consumers are seeking ways to contribute towards reaching this goal. In order to help achieve this target, the government has also announced a series of further goals such as the Future Homes Standard, due […]
Briggs & Forrester to make significant carbon saving
Briggs & Forrester have taken the next step in their journey to becoming a more sustainable business, reducing their environmental impact by switching to a green fleet provider, lowering the carbon footprint of the Group and employees. Lex Autolease have been selected as Briggs & Forrester’s partner of choice to provide a fully comprehensive service […]