UK’s path to net zero set out in landmark strategy. The Net Zero Strategy sets out how the UK will deliver on its commitment to reach net zero emissions by 2050.
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What do we need to achieve at COP26?
What do we need to achieve at COP26? With COP26 due to start on the 31st October lets take a look at what we need to achieve to improve climate change targets.
Where could be flooded by 2050?
Where could be flooded by 2050? A new climate change flood map has predicted three million homes could become unsellable if the UK does not hit its emissions target. The government has set a net-zero emissions target for 2050, which will require drastic changes in the way people travel, heat their homes and consume electricity.
Limit office meetings to two hours to cut Covid risk
Limit office meetings to two hours to cut Covid risk, say health and safety officials. Officials at the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) suggested the time limit in guidance on how workplaces can improve ventilation and cut the risk of transmitting the virus.
UK trade deal with Australia
UK trade deal with Australia. The Australian trade minister had hoped to clinch an agreement with his U.K. counterpart Anne-Marie Trevelyan at the end of his long, multi-stop trip across the globe, but the two sides ended up kicking the can.
Implementing an energy management system
Implementing an energy management system (EnMS) such as ISO 50001 is a powerful way for an organisation to continually improve its energy efficiency, making substantial cost savings while reducing its greenhouse gas emissions. Yet it doesn’t have to be done all at once, and each action taken can bring positive changes in its own right. Which is whyContinue reading “Implementing an energy management system”
What are impact and aspect assessments?
What are impact and aspect assessments? Before an organisation can start to develop an environmental improvement plan it needs to answer the question: What environmental impacts do we have? If you don’t know your impacts you can’t fix them.
UK firms to disclose climate impact
UK firms to disclose climate impact. Some large UK businesses will have to start disclosing their environmental impact, under new rules set to be brought in by the Treasury. The requirements will also apply to investment products and pension schemes.
How to reduce anxiety
How to reduce anxiety. Nature-based activities can improve mood and reduce anxiety, according to a new study conducted by the University of York. As part of the study, the researchers screened 14,321 nature-based interventions records and analysed 50 studies.
Health & safety failings highlighted in industry survey
Health & safety failings highlighted in industry survey. Global workplace safety leader A-SAFE commissioned the survey as they launch a worldwide campaign to highlight the risks being taken in some warehouses and distribution centres, and the important safety measures that can be put in place to reduce them. A recent study of over 2,019 manualContinue reading “Health & safety failings highlighted in industry survey”