Sustainability

A new report, ‘Sustainable by design’, by engineering consultancy, Patrick Parsons, based on research with 100 senior executives of UK construction firms, reveals that despite the majority (85%) believing the industry is doing enough to reach net zero by 2050, there are significant barriers to achieving this target. Over two-thirds (68%) of respondents said that improvements to building material supply chains to reduce carbon would be critical to achieving net […]

UKGBC’s Project Co-ordinator Anna Biggs maps out how the ambitions of the Paris Agreement cascade down to net zero carbon buildings and provides important clarity on which commitments are right for you. The post Scaling climate change mitigation: Where do net zero buildings fit in? appeared first on UKGBC - UK Green Building Council.

Following the announcement of a mandatory 30% cut in carbon for all new buildings, an industry expert is urging the construction industry to make appropriate considerations when enhancing building performance. The news from government, which will see Revised Building Regulations coming into play from June 2022, means all new buildings must reduce their carbon emissions[1]. This includes a 30% reduction for new homes, while carbon emissions for new non-domestic properties […]

UKGBC responds to reports that HM Treasury is considering cutting ECO The post UKGBC responds to reports regarding the future of the Energy Company Obligation appeared first on UKGBC - UK Green Building Council.

With less than six months to go until red diesel users will be charged the full fuel tax to reflect on the emissions they produce, the MHM Group is urging industry leaders to adopt the use of cleaner alternatives, in particular HVO (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil). Red diesel is widely used in the agricultural, marine and construction sectors, and although at present business owners benefit from a 47p-per-litre tax rebate for its […]