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It’s time for sustainability to become mainstreamed
26/01/2012
There were a number of themes emerging from the 2Degrees Summit. One of the most challenging was whether it’s time to fold sustainability as a specialism...
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sustain responds to the DECC consultation on the Green Deal and Energy Company Obligation
19/01/2012
Sustain has submitted a number of comments and answers in response to DECC formal consultation on the 23rd November 2011. The full document covers the risks, concerns and suggestions for the Green Deal and Energy Company Obligation. They are summarised as follows:
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Merry Christmas from Sustain
21/12/2011
On the 12 days of Christmas my carbon reduction company gave to me... 12 National Trust sites installed with insulation 11 carbon footprints for chemical products 10 energy options appraisals 9 GIS mapping websites 8,000 new boiler rooms insulated with SmartHeat 700+ loft insulations for BPHA 6 new members of staff Nearly 5 million tonnes of carbon saved 4 great events 3 carbon footprint reassessments for bread 2 PFI Schools utility management projects 1 embodied carbon insight report
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Environment Agency launches new Carbon Calculator for the construction industry
15/11/2011
Despite the fact that the majority of firms know carbon reduction helps cut costs, the construction industry still accounts for 47% of total carbon emissions of the UK. To help companies make significant carbon and cost savings, the Environment Agency has launched a second generation Construction Carbon Calculator which is available free.
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Global standard for carbon accounting and reporting
14/10/2011
With the launch of the GHG Protocol standards for Corporate supply chain (Scope 3) and product Life Cycle standards, there is now an harmonised and consistent approach providing a robust global foundation for carbon accounting and reporting which will allow businesses to hold to a clear path of measurement, reduction and reporting.
