The UK is now more than halfway (50.4%) to achieving a net zero carbon economy, which means it has reduced its national emissions significantly compared to 1990. We should even celebrate that 0.4%. Why? Because every tonne of carbon saved from the atmosphere and every fraction of a degree celsius of
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Thousands of jobs could be created through investment in a green recovery
Investment in nature recovery could provide a major boost in employment in The UK and help create a more resilient economy as part of a green economic recovery from Covid-19 according to new figures put together by conservation groups. In addition, it would also help Government and society tackle the
New EU rules agreed to determine which investments are green
EU Parliament negotiators reached an agreement with Council in late 2019 on new criteria to determine whether an economic activity is environmentally sustainable. The so-called ‘taxonomy regulation’ stipulates that the following environmental objectives should be considered when evaluating how sustainable an economic activity is: - climate change mitigation and adaptation; -
Global building industry leader Kingspan launches plans to tackle climate change
Global building industry leader Kingspan recently launched a major 10-year strategy to play its part in reducing the world’s carbon emissions by 45% by 2030, as determined in the Paris Agreement, and contribute towards the achievement of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. The Planet Passionate strategy is made up of 12
Marley Eternit Antislip Decking creates striking community boardwalk
Marley Eternit Antislip decking has been specified on a pioneering project to build a brand new community in Leicester. The European redwood decking has been used to create a stunning timber boardwalk, providing a scenic pedestrian link and acting as a focal point for the entrance of the New Lubbesthorpe