Energy & Sustainability

Research by AXA UK has highlighted the areas of England most vulnerable to climate risks posed by extreme weather, with London top for both flooding and heat, Sheffield residents at high risk of flooding and Bristol and Birmingham homes vulnerable to heat.

Ahead of the UN Climate Change Conference (COP29), new guidance from Pledge to Net Zero highlights three practical ways for environmental and engineering professionals to estimate the greenhouse gas emissions attached to their designs and advice.

Northern Ireland’s Economy minister Conor Murphy announced an additional £2.5m funding package for the NI Sustainable Energy Programme (NISEP).

The deadline to reduce carbon emissions by 68% is 2030 – a mere six years away – and the BRE wants to see action.

Many small- and medium-sized enterprises aspire to become more sustainable and contribute to a net-zero future, but often don’t know where to begin.

The Environment 100 UK awards scheme honouring innovators and leaders across the environmental sector takes place on 11 September 2024 – for more, see ess-expo.co.uk

The Scottish government is seeking industry views to determine the principles for a Scottish equivalent to the Passivhaus Standard in the first of a two-stage consultation. 

Giulia Pizzagalli, Innovation Projects Manager at Anglian Water, is overseeing a project to generate energy from wastewater.

Elmhurst Energy’s Managing Director Stuart Fairlie is calling for EPC reform from the next government, but what does that reform look like?

Chester Zoo is partnering with Mitsubishi Electric to decarbonise heating across the estate, conserving both energy and the animals.

In May, the High Court ruled a mandated revision of the UK government’s climate action plan.

Alex Minett, Global Head of New Markets at Veriforce CHAS, sets out the sustainability questions every organisation should be asking supply chains

Rönesans Holding’s work on the Jonas Project in Amsterdam, carried out by its Dutch subsidiary Ballast Nedam, has just won the SEAL Sustainable Product Award.

The Davidson Prize 2024 longlist shows inventive solutions to address the housing shortage in the context of climate change.

From 2025 National Heat Network Zoning policy will come into force, which will seek to decarbonise heat through zoning and scheme development across England and Wales.

According to a National Audit Office (NAO) report, there are risks to the effectiveness of a government policy, launched in February, to make sure developers in England protect or improve biodiversity on land they are developing.

Missed Futurebuild 2024? Don’t miss out on the insights shared at the event – the two CABE curated speaker sessions are now available to view on YouTube.

The award-winning innovators creating solutions to the biggest climate challenges will be announced on 27 June. This year’s ceremony will be part of London Climate Action Week. Visit b.link/AA_24

Group Director for Architectural Conservation Professionals (ACP) and CABE Fellow David Humphreys has worked in the global built environment sector for more than 30 years. CABE’s judges commended him for working tirelessly to promote best conservation practice and raising standards in his native Ireland and also internationally.

Ben Towe, Chair of the Light Steel Frame Association, stresses why we need to embrace circularity