UKGBC announces 2020 Future Leaders
The UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) has today announced the 2020 cohort of its prestigious Future Leaders programme. Now in its seventh year, the 5-month programme brings together high-potential professionals …
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UKGBC unveils sector ambition for climate resilience and nature
The UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) has today unveiled a sector ambition for climate resilience and nature in the built environment. With the climate and ecological crises rising up the …
UKGBC welcomes the Government proposals for improving commercial buildings
The UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) has today welcomed the Government proposals for improving the energy performance of commercial buildings. Following extensive UKGBC lobbying, the Government has today published two …
Mitsubishi Electric Opens New London Office to Support Growing Demand for Energy Efficient Buildings
Mitsubishi Electric has launched a new London office and a specialist team dedicated to delivering energy efficient HVAC solutions in the capital. The office, located at Sustainable Bankside II in …
Consultation on energy performance targets for offices launched to target net zero
The UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) has today launched a consultation seeking feedback on proposals for energy performance targets for the offices sector. The consultation includes a proposal paper detailing …
Complete M Series range from Mitsubishi Electric now available using lower GWP R32 refrigerant
The M Series range of air conditioning units from Mitsubishi Electric has now grown with the introduction of its new MFZ-KT range of R32 floor mounted systems. The introduction of …
UKGBC responds to State of Nature 2019 report
The UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) has today reacted to the latest State of Nature report, which highlights the continuing extent of species decline across the UK. Following the previous …
UKGBC reacts to consultation on Future Homes Standard and Building Regulations
The UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) has today reacted to the publication of Government’s much-anticipated consultation on the Future Homes Standard and changes to Building Regulations. The Government has published …
New report: the building and construction sector can reach net zero carbon emissions by 2050
With the support of more than 80 organisations, the World Green Building Council’s new report describes actions to revolutionise the buildings and construction sector towards a net zero future, through …
UKGBC launches Climate Commitment Platform for built environment, mobilises members for Global Climate Strike
Building on the momentum of the Global Climate Strike, the UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) has today unveiled its Climate Commitment Platform, an online tool designed to profile the headline …
UKGBC: real estate needs to wake up to true carbon impact
The UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) has today launched a new guidance document aimed at helping commercial real estate (CRE) companies get a handle on understanding emissions from their value …
Construction and property business leaders dominate list of heavyweight firms calling for net zero carbon UK by 2050
More than 120 prominent business leaders have written to the Prime Minister urging the Government to adopt the Committee on Climate Change’s (CCC) recommendation for a UK 2050 net-zero greenhouse …
UKGBC consults on scope 3 emissions reporting guidance for commercial real estate
The UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) has today published a consultation paper inviting feedback on guidance for scope 3 emissions reporting. Scope 3 emissions refer to carbon impacts across a …
UKGBC responds to CCC net zero report
The UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) has today responded to The Committee on Climate Change’s (CCC) report ‘Net Zero The UK’s contribution to stopping global warming’. The report recommends a …
The Top 5 things about R32
So, what are the top 5 things you need to know about R32? There’s been a lot of talk about R32 in the air conditioning world over the past few …
Clarity begins at #HomeGreenHome
With the launch of World Green Building Week, Martin Fahey looks at why the focus this year is on you and your home. This week sees the start of this …
Time for R32 to be at the heart of your project
Why R32? The 2014 F–Gas Regulations will bring about significant changes to the air conditioning industry, affecting end users, facilities managers, specifiers and installers alike. This landmark ruling has one …
18 Things you need to know about R32 refrigerant
As the market sees R410A refrigerant increase in cost by over 600%, Deane Flint looks at 18 reasons you need to be thinking and talking to your customers about the …
18 Things you need to know about F-Gas Regulations
As industries using refrigerants continue to discuss changes related to the F-Gas Regulations, Deane Flint looks at 18 important details you need to undertake and plan for now. In March 2014 the …