IKEA commits £4.5m to EV fleet charging as part of Net Zero drive
IKEA UK has made a £4.5million investment in a nationwide electric charging infrastructure, which will provide charging points for electric delivery vehicles across the country to enable more emissions-free deliveries. The new infrastructure will source energy entirely through renewable sources. The retailer aims to reach 100% zero emissions deliveries to customers by 2025. By summer […]
UK Government outlines ‘Jet Zero’ strategy to decarbonise aviation
Ministers and aviation chiefs have revealed an action plan for the next two years in the race to reach Jet Zero by 2050. The Jet Zero Council – made up of industry, academic and government leaders – has a 2-year plan committed to continue working to speed up the design, manufacture, and rollout of zero emission aircraft […]
Do you specialise in Water Management? We want to hear from you!
Each month on Energy Management Briefing we’re shining the spotlight on a different part of the market – and in May we’ll be focussing on Water Management. 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 Water […]
EU Hydrogen Bank could bring renewable hydrogen costs below 1 euro/kg
By Jake Stones, ICIS ICIS data shows that renewable hydrogen could be sold for below €1/kg if a producer obtains the maximum support provided by the European Hydrogen Bank, according to the heads of terms for the bank published by the European Commission on 31 March. The bank, which was announced in September 2022, aims […]
Carbon management adoption increasing as part of corporate sustainable development goals
As the urgency to combat global warming intensifies, enterprises are increasingly adopting rapid decarbonisation practices to align their business strategies with sustainable development goals (SDGs). With a focus on addressing the dual crises of climate change and the ongoing destruction of natural ecosystems, businesses are at the forefront of sustainability efforts and are highly interested […]
Solar farm to save ‘hundreds of thousands of pounds a year’ off Rochdale council’s energy bills
Plans for a brand new solar farm in Heywood in Greater Manchester are powering ahead, with the 10 hectare site set to produce enough energy to power 1,700 homes. The electricity produced will be supplied to the national grid and used to offset the council’s annual energy bill, potentially saving the authority hundreds of thousands […]
Europe takes the lead in sustainable growth: Digital Product Passports
By Elena Rotzokou, Global EPR Researcher, Ecoveritas The unprecedented number of Extended Producer Responsibility legislation that has been greenlighted since the advent of 2023 across Europe no doubt signals a new level of environmental awareness on a governmental, rather than merely social level. European legislative bodies have mobilized themselves en masse since March 2022, which is […]
Energy Management Summit – Access the critical solutions you need
Energy management has never been as critical to organisations as it is in today’s unstable market – which is why the Energy Management Summit is here to help. Radisson Hotel and Conference Centre London Heathrow 10th and 11th October, 2023 Delegates can register from FREE today – Your complimentary guest pass will include: – An itinerary, […]
Do you specialise in Energy Metering & Monitoring? We want to hear from you!
Each month on Energy Management Briefing we’re shining the spotlight on a different part of the market – and in April we’ll be focussing on Energy Metering & Monitoring. 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 […]
EIB boost for green energy finance to support of EU autonomy
European Investment Bank President Werner Hoyer said that the EU-owned body is willing to immediately increase its contribution to the REPowerEU Plan from the current €30 billion package to €45 billion euros in additional financing. This would mobilise over €150 billion euros of investment in support of green technologies and Europe’s energy independence from fossil […]