The hidden carbon cost of infrastructure loss
By Tom Roche, Secretary at the Business Sprinkler Alliance Sustainability reporting across major infrastructure has become increasingly sophisticated. Airports and transport hubs now measure greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across Scope 1, 2 and 3, publish reduction targets and track year-on-year progress. That progress matters, and the discipline behind it represents a significant shift in how […]
WATER MANAGEMENT MONTH: Harnessing data to reduce waste and risk
Rising utility costs, sustainability pressures and growing operational resilience concerns are pushing water monitoring higher up the facilities management agenda. Across both public and private sector estates, organisations are facing increasing pressure to reduce waste, improve environmental performance and strengthen compliance around water usage and infrastructure management… At the same time, ageing infrastructure, dispersed estates […]
Innovate UK launches £3.7m battery skills initiative to support energy transition workforce
Innovate UK has launched a new £3.7 million funding competition aimed at strengthening the UK’s battery manufacturing skills base, as demand grows for specialist expertise across the energy storage and electrification sectors. Delivered through the Battery Innovation Programme and funded by the Department for Business and Trade (DBT), the initiative is designed to help develop […]
June 2026 is Energy Storage Month on Energy Management Briefing – Make sure your solutions are part of the story!
Each month on Energy Management Briefing we’re shining the spotlight on a different part of the market – and in June we’ll be focussing on Energy Storage. It’s all part of our ‘Recommended’ editorial feature, designed to help energy management buyers find the best products and services available today. So, if you’re a supplier of Energy […]
WATER MANAGEMENT MONTH: Preparing for scarcity, regulation and climate pressure across complex estates
For organisations managing large, multi-site estates or critical infrastructure, water is fast-becoming a strategic risk factor. Rising climate pressures, tightening regulation and increasing demand are forcing energy and estates leaders at the Energy Management Summit to rethink how water is managed across their operations. The challenge is not only reducing consumption, but building resilience against […]
Growth in Europe’s green economy signals rising demand for energy efficiency and sustainable estates
Employment in Europe’s environmental economy has grown significantly over the past decade, underlining the increasing importance of energy efficiency and sustainability for estates and facilities managers across both public and private sectors. New data from Eurostat shows that green jobs in the EU rose from 3.6 million in 2014 to 5.8 million in 2023, an […]
Venue BMA House strengthens sustainability creds
BMA House is continuing to build on its long-standing sustainability commitment with the introduction of EVENTsmart, Greengage’s carbon measurement platform, giving clients clearer reporting on the impact of their events and access to more specialist support on carbon reduction. The platform is designed to measure emissions before an event takes place, helping organisers make more […]
METERING & MONITORING MONTH: CO₂ Monitoring Explained – Comparing traditional monitors and IoT sensors
For years, poor air quality has posed the largest environmental risk to public health in the UK, which is why it’s quickly moved from a background concern to a board-level discussion. So, for any business responsible for the safety of its employees, visitors or even customers, monitoring carbon dioxide has become a practical way to understand what […]
AI-driven data centre growth set to double power demand
Rapid growth in artificial intelligence is set to significantly increase global electricity demand, placing energy managers under mounting pressure to balance capacity, cost and sustainability, according to new analysis from the International Energy Agency (IEA). The report, Key Questions on Energy and AI, highlights how surging investment in AI infrastructure is accelerating energy consumption. Electricity […]
How does sustainable supply chain planning cut carbon 25% and boost resilience?
By Adrian Wood, Director of Strategic Business Development at DELMIA What is the ROI of sustainable IBP (Integrated Business Planning)? Discover how integrating sustainability with Virtual Twins cuts carbon by 25% while improving operational resilience by 30%. What if your business could increase order fulfillment rates by 20%, boost customer satisfaction, and help the planet; all […]