68m more trees required for UK to offset its carbon emissions
The UK needs to plant 68.4 million trees to offset its carbon emissions and North Lincolnshire has the highest number to plant with almost 1.5 million trees required annually. That’s according to a study conducted CompareTheMarket.com, which analyses annual emissions from 379 local authorities (342,004,200 tCO2) in the UK to calculate the number of trees […]
Commercial motor trade calls for government roadmap for electric HGVs
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has called on government to work with industry to develop a plan that facilitates the transition to zero emission HGVs, before it commits an end of sale date for conventionally fuelled trucks. All of Europe’s major truck manufacturers have agreed that new HGVs will be fossil fuel-free […]
Sustainability: How food and drink businesses can succeed
Due to climate change, embracing sustainability is no longer a matter of choice for businesses. Mounting public pressure and government legislations means companies big and small are having to make essential changes to become more sustainable. This is particularly true for energy and carbon-intensive industries like food and drink manufacturing. As the largest manufacturing sector […]
Discover the latest renewables solutions at the Energy Management Summit
The Energy Management Summit can help you to explore the latest innovations in renewable energy, connecting you with only the most trusted and forward-thinking suppliers. DATE: Tuesday 5th October VENUE: Hilton London Canary Wharf Your reserved pass includes; – An itinerary of one-to-one meetings with solution providers – A seat at our industry seminar sessions (included within your […]
Do you specialise in Solar PV? 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 September we’ll be focussing on Solar PV. 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 Solar […]
Net Zero, carbon capture and hydrogen: Regulatory developments
By Matt Lewy (pictured), Energy Partner at law firm Womble Bond Dickinson The UK government is pressing ahead with the development of the regulatory regime for carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS), following the latest suite of updated business models published in May 2021. Ultimately the CCUS regime will look like many regulated utilities, with […]
Norway leading the way on renewable and UK slips behind
Research has found Norway is the world leader in renewable energy use, making up 56% of its total energy supply, while the UK ranks 20th as renewable energy only accounts for 13%. A study by energy tariff comparison platform Utility Bidder has revealed which countries rely the most on fossil fuels (coal, oil and natural […]
Discover your path to net zero at the Energy Management Summit
Net-Zero carbon is the hot topic within the energy management industry, as well as reducing consumption and spend. The Summit can help you to explore the latest innovations, including: Carbon Management, Energy Management Systems, Energy Efficient Solutions, Building Management Systems, Solar PV, Renewable Energy and many more. DATE: Tuesday 5th October VENUE: Hilton London Canary Wharf Your reserved pass includes; […]
Four essential questions behind a credible net zero strategy
By ENGIE Impact The Race to Zero is on. More than 1,000 companies, including 82 Global Fortune 500 companies, have announced Net Zero targets, with many joining the race within the last 12 months alone. Yet, in the absence of finalised, widely-accepted Net Zero standards, many are questioning the credibility of corporate Net Zero pledges. […]
New lighting at Heart of Midlothian Football Club will help climate take it to extra time
SPIE UK, a subsidiary of SPIE, the independent European leader in multi-technical services in the areas of energy and communications, was awarded the contract to install new floodlights at Tynecastle Park, home of the Heart of Midlothian Football Club, as part of a major renovation programme at the ground as the club return to the […]