Posts Tagged ‘net zero buildings’
EVORA become signatories to the Net Zero Carbon Buildings Commitment
We are delighted to announce that EVORA Global has joined nearly 100 other organisations in signing The World Green Building Council’s Commitment. The World Green Building Council (WorldGBC) is a global network leading the transformation of the built environment to make it healthier and more sustainable. Their Net Zero Carbon Buildings Commitment calls for companies, cities,…
Read MoreFive sustainability trends for the 2020s: what’s in store for real estate?
Upon entering the 2020s, which some dub ‘a decade for delivery’ to improve sustainability across the board, it is perhaps wise to consider the breakout trends that will carry forward. After all, a new year always inspires new endeavours. It provides a clean slate to readjust and redeliver, as well as a fresh opportunity to…
Read MoreDon’t forget to renew your heat network registrations.
Under the Heat Network (Metering and Billing) Regulations 2014; organisations must ensure that heat networks remain registered. There is a requirement to renew every 4 years. For most organisations this deadline will be 31 December 2019. About the Heat Network Regulations A heat supplier obligated under the regulations is defined as a person (or organisation)…
Read MoreDoes the UK’s net zero future need the EU ETS?
The 2008 Climate Change Act already commits the UK to an 80% reduction in emissions compared to 1990 levels by 2050. However, the unwritten long-term target hopefully is, or at least should be, to achieve complete carbon neutrality. Since its inception in 2005, the European Union Emissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS) has been Europe’s flagship…
Read MoreNet Zero and carbon reduction targets: To what extent will it help us achieve them?
This blog is part of our Net Zero series for World Green Building Week 2017 – read more here. The UK target of Net Zero Buildings (NZB) means that new buildings and major renovations should have a net zero impact on carbon emissions from 2030 onwards. This sets the tone for our buildings of the…
Read MoreNet Zero and Science Based Targets – Connecting the Dots
This blog is part of our Net Zero series for World Green Building Week 2017 – read more here. I was recently asked how Science Based Targets are connected to Zero Carbon Buildings – hmmm, I thought, interesting question. Let’s start with the definitions. Science Based Targets In response to mounting environmental, social and political…
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