Kana Earth unveils carbon offsetting ledger for fund managers
British company Kana Earth has launched an open ledger and investment platform for the UK’s carbon offsetting market, which it claims will address many of the major obstacles holding the sector back for fund managers investing in this sector. The company says it’s already in talks with several UK based fund managers, who collectively have […]
Rising energy costs and potential blackouts – impact on employers
By Jayne Flint, Associate in the Employment Team at Law Firm Womble Bond Dickinson Increased energy and supply costs and the potential for blackouts this winter are forcing many organisations to consider reduced opening or manufacturing times. This article looks at the options available to employers and how to consult effectively with staff about changes […]
Change or be changed – The looming threat of regulation for data centre energy use
By Simon Harris, Head of Critical Infrastructure at BCS Climate change and the global response of Net Zero has dominated the political discourse in recent years. There appears to be widespread agreement within the data centre industry – as a major and growing consumer of power – that it has an important role to play […]
Is data the key to reducing power & meeting sustainability goals?
By Chris West (pictured), Head of Managed Service, Keysource A growing number of customers are committing to sustainability/Net Zero targets and asking us to help them understand the journey to achieving their IT and data centre related goals. Know what you’ve got Our starting point is simple – organisations need to get visibility of the […]
Do you specialise in Energy Management Systems? 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 Januray we’ll be focussing on Energy Management Systems. 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 […]
Oil and gas giants taking ‘measured’ steps for energy transition
Oil and gas industry leaders are steadily incorporating transition fuels as well as low-carbon and zero-carbon energy sources into their portfolios, with the contributions of those fuels ‘pivotal’ for a successful energy transition and mitigation of carbon emissions. GlobalData’s thematic report, “Energy Transition in Oil & Gas,” reveals that major oil companies such as BP, […]
World Bank passes judgement on national energy policies and regulations
Two years of pandemic have highlighted the vulnerability and isolation of populations without electricity and have prompted countries to increase their focus on energy access and affordability, according to a new World Bank report on energy policies and regulations. The 2022 edition of the RISE (Regulatory Indicators for Sustainable Energy) report shows that many countries […]
Optimise your energy management at the FM Forum in January!
The Facilities Management Forum enables you to meet with a range of suppliers that can support your upcoming projects, via a series of relaxed meetings. 23rd & 24th January Radisson Hotel & Conference Centre London Heathrow Your pass is entirely free – and also gives you access to insightful seminar sessions presented by industry-thought leaders – […]
Take your energy management career to the next level with these excellent online courses
Our selection of online courses tailored specifically for the energy management sector will enable you to both learn new skills and improve existing ones in 2023 and beyond – sign up today! These are specially-curated online courses designed to help you and your team improve expertise and learn new things. The Management, Leadership & Business Operations online […]
Germany to have ‘highest LNG consumption in Europe’
Germany’s reliance on Russian gas and the need to find alternate supplies given the current geopolitical situation between the two countries has set Germany on a course to the highest liquefied natural gas (LNG) consumption in Europe. The country, which previously relied on pipelines from Russia to meet its natural gas needs, is now looking […]