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Nature Restoration Fund established to improve environmental outcomes

Alongside the Planning and Infrastructure Bill, a Nature Restoration Fund has been established to protect the environment in housebuilding.

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Global greenhouse gas emissions dramatically reduced

31 million tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions have been reduced globally in the last nine years as a result of UK intervention, according to new climate finance data published today (19 August).

£9.5m retrofit scheme to reduce Wales’ housing carbon footprint

Wales has launched a new £9.5m programme to reduce the carbon footprint of existing social housing, make energy bills more manageable and provide new job opportunities.

NG Bailey to build UK’s first battery gigaplant

Britishvolt has appointed NG Bailey to build the UK’s first battery gigaplant, which will produce lithium-ion battery technology for the automotive and renewable energy sectors.

Amey appoints suppliers for sustainable office services 

Amey has appointed Office Depot and Ethstat Ethical Stationery C.I.C., to provide sustainable office products and services across the business

Government urges tradespeople to sign up for Green Homes Grants scheme

Business secretary Alok Sharma has urged tradespeople to sign up to the government’s new Green Homes Grants scheme.

Taylor Woodrow wins £100m recycling facility contract

The North London Waste Authority (NLWA) has appointed Taylor Woodrow to build flagship recycling facilities at the Edmonton EcoPark.

Mitie launches ‘Plan Zero City’ landscaping service

Mitie has launched a Plan Zero City landscaping service designed to deliver sustainable services for customers with net-zero carbon ambitions, helping reduce emissions in high-pollution areas.

Jacobs to deliver new type of nuclear power reactor

Moltex Energy has selected Jacobs to support their development of a new type of nuclear power plant – the Stable Salt Reactor.

Mace secures West Berkshire solar energy scheme

Mace has been chosen by West Berkshire Council to deliver project management services for a solar energy scheme in the region.

Landsec to develop ‘UK’s first’ net-zero carbon commercial building

Landsec is progressing plans for the Forge office development, which aims to be the UK's first net-zero carbon commercial building.

Green light for net-zero carbon office in Vauxhall

Planning permission has been granted to FCBStudios and Bywater Properties for a six-storey net-zero carbon office development in Vauxhall.

A fabric first approach to bridge the performance gap

A fabric first mindset is needed to help close the building performance gap and create thermally efficient homes, says Simon Blackham, technical manager at Recticel Insultation.

Green recovery makes way for property retrofits

The governments green recovery plans from Covid-19 will lead to a surge in residential and small commercial property retrofits, according to Trustmark.

Consultation for low carbon economy launched

A new industry-wide consultation has been launched with the aim to ensure the UK has the skills for delivering a low carbon economy in the coming years.

Wraptherm meets building regulation approval

Wall membrane composite, Wraptherm has been awarded certification from both LABC and LABSS confirming that the product meets building regulation approval in England, Wales and Scotland.

NLWA announces job-creating green infrastructure in Edmonton

NLWA has launched the hunt for bidders to build the new Energy Recovery Facility (ERF), which will divert up to 700,000 tonnes of waste from landfill every year.

Seize the opportunity to decarbonise UK construction

Andrew Carpenter, chief executive of the Structural Timber Association, considers our ability to decarbonise the UK construction industry.

Industry urges government to give Sizewell C the go-ahead

Thirty-two companies and organisations, including some of the UK’s biggest firms supporting clean energy, have come together to urge the Government to give the major infrastructure project the green light.

Engineers encouraged to have more imput on sustainable buildings

The CIBSE has released its updated guide on sustainability, empowering engineers to influence the work done and decisions made on building projects, to lead to more sustainable outcomes.

Task group to ‘demystify’ procurement of renewable energy & offsets

The UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) has announced a new task group which will develop guidance on the procurement of renewable energy and carbon offsets for the built environment.

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