Category Archives: GHG

Do FTSE 100 Companies do their Share?

Posted on 28/04/2011 by

I came across the report from one of the carbon offsetting companies: Carbon Retirement. In their report “The state of voluntary carbon offsetting in the FTSE 100” published at the 18th or April 2011 they highlight the facts of some … Continue reading →

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What does waste have to do with water and carbon footprint?

Posted on 25/03/2011 by

This post will deviate a little from the usual/ intended build environment theme of the blog. On the other hand I think the same principles of the topic may be relevant for the build environment. WRAP and WWF have worked … Continue reading →

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Energy: EU commission plans compulsory energy targets

Posted on 22/03/2011 by

The European Commision has a clearly defined strategy relating to energy. In 2007 it was ratified to reduce energy consumption by 20% in 2020. Back in November 2010 the European Commission has adopted the Communication “Energy 2020 – A strategy for competitive, … Continue reading →

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Reducing Waste to Landfill

Posted on 14/03/2011 by

In 2008 the construction industry recorded the following landfill waste figures: 12.55 tonnes of construction, demolition and excavation landfill waste [CD&E] 118 tonnes per £ million contractors output – for every £4 the industry produces around 1 pound of waste … Continue reading →

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