How the rail industry can support the fight against climate change
Rail is recognised as a more sustainable transport method than flying and, in many cases, travelling by road. The industry uses 80% less energy than trucks per ton of freight carried, and holds a four-to-one advantage over cars when it comes to emissions intensity. Consumers are recognising the benefits of rail travel when it comes to sustainability; […]
Carbon emissions reduction ‘requires rigorous compliance’ to net zero strategies
The carbon-intensive oil and gas industry is undergoing massive disruption with more countries and companies trying to implement net zero emissions by 2050 – but tackling emissions and supporting low-carbon industries will require a combination of well-designed regulation and increased investment in decarbonisation. That’s according to GlobalData, which cites that greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions generated […]
Events industry tradeshow aims to reduce carbon emissions by 50%
The Meetings Show, a UK-based event which brings together the meetings and events community, has unveiled further commitments to minimising its environmental impact. Working with isla as its strategic sustainability partner, The Meetings Show will forge ahead with its plans to reach net zero by 2050 and cut carbon emissions by 50% by 2030. Using […]
Understanding and overcoming the carbon reduction net-zero challenges faced by UK businesses
By Shell Energy It is predicted that by 2050, the world’s total energy demand is likely to double. Business energy needs will increasingly be delivered by a wider portfolio of more sustainable alternatives. This will need to be achieved in tandem with a net-zero approach, as organisations seek to further reduce the impact of energy […]
Maximise your carbon reduction & cost savings
By David Kipling, CEO – On-Site Energy Ltd Whilst the news that Governments’ net zero plans remain intact as a result of the invasion of Ukraine, current energy prices are at unprecedented levels and are a matter of survival for some businesses. The good news is that by focusing on energy efficiency and onsite energy […]
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 […]
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. […]
Global carbon dioxide emissions rebound strongly after Covid dip
The Covid-19 crisis in 2020 triggered the largest annual drop in global energy-related carbon dioxide emissions since the Second World War, according to IEA data, but the overall decline of about 6% masks wide variations depending on the region and the time of year. After hitting a low in April, global emissions rebounded strongly and rose […]
Government pledges £80 million to help cut emissions from homes and industry
Energy Minister Kwasi Kwarteng has announced nearly £80 million of government investment to help cut carbon emissions from homes and energy intensive businesses. The funding will be invested in a wide range of programmes, including pioneering heat network trials and an innovative new programme to bring down the cost of retrofitting residential properties with the […]
How can businesses be more sustainable post Covid-19?
When faced with great change, we often tend to focus on the negative implications, and in doing so, lose sight of the positive opportunities for our lives and our businesses. These not only help us to protect our businesses and our employees, but allow you to make a positive and lasting improvement to the environment. […]