Self-sustaining cities: The UK’s best city to survive a zombie apocalypse
Wind farms, electric vehicle chargers and recycling centres are just a few ways the UK has learned to be more sustainable and benefit society at the same time. But which UK city would be most successful if left to their own devices? Based on the environmental factors and number of self-sustaining features in the most […]
How to turn sustainable energy targets into action: a leadership guide
By Centrica Business Solutions Sustainability and profit are two sides of the same coin, which is why CEOs must build back greener from the global pandemic. But how can senior executives turn their decarbonisation ambitions into action to deliver on both their environmental and economic goals? Long-term carbon reduction plans will quickly falter without 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. […]
IT sustainability ‘being ignored by business’
Only 28% of managerial knowledge workers in large UK businesses consider information technology (IT) sustainability to be a top priority for their business beyond mandatory reporting and regulatory requirements. That’s according to research from Citrix, which also highlights somewhat encouragingly that the majority of large UK businesses (60%) have a specific corporate social responsibility (CSR) […]
Epson Europe assesses its eco-credentials
Epson Europe has unveiled the second edition of its dedicated European Sustainability Report, ‘The Green Choice’. The report, a voluntary effort of the company, tracks the progress of its sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives to date, in alignment with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and the UN’s sustainable development goals (SDGs). It also outlines Epson’s […]
Sustainability pays: how to take care of the planet and your profits
Being good to the environment is great for your business finances. Taking control of your own energy needs – using onsite generation and storage – can reduce costs and cut carbon emissions. It will also protect your business from energy supply disruption. Download our research report to discover the 4 steps you can take to accelerate […]
Sustainability: The advantages of using smart technologies in commercial buildings
By Frankie Byron, Sustainability Surveyor at Lambert Smith Hampton (LSH) As the UK Government pledges to reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, the urge for sustainable buildings is stronger than ever. According to the UK Green Building Council, an estimated 40% of the UK’s carbon footprint is attributed to the built environment, half […]
CENTRICA REPORT: Why sustainability is good for business
Sustainable businesses see energy as an opportunity, not a financial burden. They’re exploiting distributed energy technologies, such as onsite generation and storage, to cut costs and carbon emissions. This also increases operational resilience and enhances reputation. Download Centrica’s research report to see the 4 steps you can take to accelerate your energy sustainability and improve […]
CENTRICA REPORT: Steps to sustainable business growth
What does it take to become a more sustainable, future-focused organisation? Today’s consumers, shareholders and governments are demanding that businesses take responsibility for their carbon emissions, and work toward a low carbon future. Our new report explains what it means to be a sustainable business and the steps you can take to start your journey. […]