Sustainability

My recent conversation with Emily Cartwright, a project manager at a leading sustainable construction firm, offered an illuminating glimpse into the world of Innovate UK Business Connect. It was clear from her recounting that the […]

Upon meeting with Robert Henshaw, a senior project manager at Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN), his enthusiasm for the newly proposed electric superhighway was unmistakable. “This initiative transcends a mere project,” he remarked. “It […]

As the UK construction industry pivots towards sustainability, it’s clear that the transition is not just a fleeting trend but a fundamental shift. The push towards eco-friendly construction practices is being propelled by more than […]

For many years, third-party building certifications such as the United States’ Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) and the United Kingdom’s Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method (BREEAM) have set the benchmark for sustainability […]

As the world becomes increasingly dependent on digital infrastructure, the environmental impact of data centres has come under significant scrutiny. Recently, I had the opportunity to sit down with David Burton, a Consultant at OryxAlign, […]

When I sat down with Diana Harper, a senior engineer at DuPont, her enthusiasm was palpable. DuPont had just secured two prestigious R&D 100 Awards for their groundbreaking work in electric vehicle (EV) battery assembly […]

The urgency to address climate change has never been more pressing. As the globe contends with escalating temperatures and increasingly volatile weather patterns, the necessity for heightened energy efficiency within the built environment has become […]

Upon my initial encounter with Sarah Thompson, a fervent advocate for the Surrey Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE), her unwavering commitment to preserving the green belt was strikingly apparent. We convened in a charming […]

In the dynamic world of British commerce, an increasing number of small business owners are prioritising environmental sustainability. During an insightful discussion with James Houghton, the Operations Manager at a bustling family-owned café in Brighton, […]

In a momentous development for the UK’s transition to renewable energy, energy regulator Ofgem has sanctioned a £3.4 billion investment in an electricity ‘superhighway’ connecting Scotland and England. This ambitious project aims to modernise the […]