Industry has welcomed this week’s announcement from the government about its National Wealth Fund (NWF) for green investments - but with some caveats.
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Hinkley Point C | Efficiency increasing 20-30% as team gears up for first reactor installation
Hinkley Point C has said it is building the second unit of the nuclear power station 20-30% faster than the first thanks to learning more efficient construction methods.
National Grid seeks engagement on carbon compensation and biodiversity net gain contract
National Grid is seeking market engagement on a future opportunity for procurement of services and ideas to reduce emissions across its portfolio.
Ramboll UK MD: Industry must embrace detail on sustainability
The need to heal the environment and achieve greater sustainability could not be clearer. Ramboll UK managing director Philippa Spence tells us the industry must recognise the complexity involved if it is to achieve the impact it is aiming for.
Green specialists charging double standard construction rates
The soaring cost of skilled sustainable-construction workers threatens progress towards zero-carbon goals, a key report has warned.
ICE appoints consultant to advise on carbon cutting measures
Consultant Useful Projects is to develop a carbon management plan for the ICE, aimed at reducing the Institution’s carbon emissions. This initiative is supported by ICE’s member-led Decarbonisation Community Advisory Board. The Institution said it is a significant step in its ongoing efforts to achieve net zero by 2050. The…
Spotlight | Systems based city decarbonisation
Everyone, everywhere, is grappling with questions related to climate change. How can we adapt existing infrastructure to reduce flooding? How can we prepare our cities for hotter summers? How can we reach net zero? These questions are in response to changes the world is facing and to legal targets. London…
DESNZ opens bids for £500M energy and net zero professional services framework
The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) is seeking suppliers to join its £500M Energy and Net Zero Professional Services framework.
6 challenges of the energy transition
The decarbonisation of buildings, ports, airports, railways, water plant and other infrastructure is a key enabler for achieving a net zero economy. By making transport and essential public services more sustainable, the owners and managers of this infrastructure can support green clusters of economic activity and make a difference far…
Government’s ‘irrational’ carbon reduction plan to face judicial review, High Court rules
The government’s 2023 Carbon Budget Delivery Plan will face a judicial review after a High Court judge ruled in favour of a legal challenge which said the justification for the plan was “irrational”.