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Carbon Offsetting – An Exciting Strategy

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One of the biggest challenges the UK is facing is how to tackle the issue of climate change. As our populations and economies grow, the environment is feeling the strain of our increased energy needs. This means we all need to look for ways to reduce our carbon footprint, and quickly.  Over the past decade…

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IT sustainability ‘being ignored by business’

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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)…

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Netherlands praised for green energy policies

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The 2020 Sustainable Energy Production (SDE+) plan in The Netherlands’ spring budget will make its CO2 reduction target feasible and affordable, say analysts at GlobalData. The Dutch Government plans to double the green energy subsidies to €4bn in 2020, from a previously planned €2bn, to meet its promise to cut CO2 emissions. The Dutch Climate…

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Do you have a Net Zero strategy?

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The UK has become the first major economy to pass laws requiring all greenhouse gas emissions to be net zero by 2050. The electricity grid is decarbonising (its carbon intensity has dropped by over 50% since 2011 to where it is today – 254 g CO2 per kWh) and is forecast to drop another 50% by 2030. Grid costs are rising to…

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An event created especially for energy managers like you

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This autumn we are hosting the Energy Management Summit – a unique event designed specifically for energy management professionals like you. 5 & 6 October – Radisson Blu, London Stansted Your personal two-day experience will be created based entirely on your own requirements and interests… Receive a bespoke itinerary of 1-2-1 meetings with suppliers who…

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Facilities Management Forum – A unique event for the UK’s FM community

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There’s a complimentary guest place reserved for you at the Facilities Management Forum on July 6th & 7th – Claim it today! This small and niche event is far removed from the traditional busy and crowded exhibitions and conferences, and takes place at the Hilton Deansgate, Manchester. The Forum will give you access to innovative suppliers…

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Do you specialise in energy Metering & Monitoring? 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 April we’ll be focussing on Metering & Monitoring solutions. 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…

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UK water industry aiming for Net Zero by 2030

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The water industry says it’s the first sector in the UK to commit to net zero carbon emissions by 2030, with Water UK presenting analysis of the work carried out so far, plus options for companies to consider as they develop their future plans. As well as the immediate impact of carbon reductions, the industry intends to share…

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Arval UK and BNP Paribas join UK Hydrogen Taskforce

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Arval UK and BNP Paribas Group have joined the UK’s Hydrogen Taskforce, a coalition of ten organisations with a shared cross sector vision for hydrogen energy and fuel in Britain. A launch event at the Houses of Parliament was attended by MPs, academics, industry specialists and representatives from taskforce members, which include BP, Shell Arup, Baxi, BOC, Cadent,…

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Facilities Management Forum – What you need to know

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Are you free on July 6th & 7th and would like to join 60 of your peers at the Facilities Management Forum? This is a bespoke and highly-targeted two-day event created specifically for senior FM professionals like you. It is entirely FREE for you to attend. Simply register your place here. When: 6 & 7 July Where: Hilton Deansgate,…

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