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eSUVs increasingly used by fleet managers as alternative to diesel vans

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Electric SUVs (eSUVs) are being chosen by some fleets as an alternative to diesel and electric vans, according to new analysis. Mobility specialist Arval says that as long as the space, payload and towing capacity offered by eSUVs is adequate, they can bring a wide range of advantages over their electric van (e-van) counterparts. Ben…

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World Economic Forum urges businesses to help ‘close the climate action gap’

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The Alliance for CEO Climate Leaders, a CEO-led community facilitated by the World Economic Forum, has released a new report calling on businesses and governments to shift from incremental to systemic actions to meet climate goals. The report, Bold Measures to Close the Climate Action Gap: A Call for Systemic Change by Governments and Corporations,…

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ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS MONTH: Balancing sustainability goals with long-term savings

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Energy management, a critical aspect of both commercial and public sectors in the UK, has undergone a significant evolution in recent years. Driven by technological advancements, environmental concerns, and regulatory changes, these sectors have shifted from traditional energy practices to more sustainable and efficient methods. Let’s explore these transformations, underlining the innovative strategies now being…

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You can now register for the Energy Management Summit 2024

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Calling all Energy Managers! You can now reserve your delegate places at the next Energy Management Summit – we have both live and virtual attendance options available. The Energy Management Summit is a unique event specifically designed for senior professionals like you within the industry! October 8th & 9th, 2024 Radisson Hotel & Conference Centre – London Heathrow…

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Access online courses to boost your Energy Management skills

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We have a wide selection of online courses tailored specifically for the energy management sector, enabling you to both amass new skills and improve existing ones in 2024 and beyond – start learning today! These are specially-curated online courses designed to help you and your team improve expertise and learn new things. The Management, Leadership &…

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If you specialise in Energy Management Systems we want to hear from you!

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Each month on Energy Management Briefing we’re shining the spotlight on a different part of the market – and in January 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…

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Procurement leaders concerned about talent gap

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Only 14% of procurement leaders express confidence in their talent’s ability to meet the future needs of the function, as business acumen and technology/data competencies have rapidly grown in importance over more traditional procurement skills.“Procurement leaders are generally confident in the current state of their talent and the ability to meet their near-term objectives,” said…

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ON-SITE RENEWABLES MONTH: Selecting the right partner for your organisation

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In the current climate of environmental awareness and the push towards sustainability, on-site renewable energy solutions are increasingly vital for both public and private sector organisations in the UK. Energy Managers tasked with sourcing and selecting partners for these initiatives face a complex challenge. They must balance cost, efficiency, reliability, and sustainability. Here are some…

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Digitalisation to be ‘main driver’ of Operational Technology

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Almost half (45%) of industrial companies believe digitalisation will be the primary reason that new operational technology (OT) job roles will be created in the next three years. The research, commissioned by Schneider Electric and carried out by Omdia, polled 407 industrial companies ranging from small and medium enterprises to large companies across western Europe…

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Concrete industry decarbonisation plans set in stone

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Ten of the world’s largest concrete companies and cement plants, including Heidelberg, Cemex and Holcim, have joined architects, engineers, and construction firms in a collective acknowledgement for action on decarbonisation of the industry. The Mission Possible Partnership (MPP) has developed a new strategy with industry input that sets out milestones and commitments needed by government,…

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