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Zero-Cost Passivhaus: Keep Your House Cool Without Spending a Fortune!

admin — Sat, 15 Aug 2026 18:48:14 +0000

Passivhaus Principles The UK is seeing more extreme weather on the back of human-caused climate change. Winters bring flooding. Summers, excessive heat. And trying to keep your house cool in 30 degrees plus isn’t always easy! When heatwaves strike, the temptation is to panic. Buy an air conditioning unit, dig out an electric fan, or… Read More »Zero-Cost Passivhaus: Keep Your House Cool Without Spending a Fortune!

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Reducing Scope 3 Emissions In The Supply Chain

admin — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 14:20:26 +0000

Beyond Scope 1 and 2: Why Cutting Supply Chain Emissions Drives Commercial Growth For most businesses, direct emissions – the fuel burned in company vehicles (Scope 1) or the electricity powering offices and sites (Scope 2) – represent the tip of the environmental iceberg. Research shows that 70% to 90% (and sometimes more) of an… Read More »Reducing Scope 3 Emissions In The Supply Chain

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Using Carbon Literacy to Unlock Tenders and Enhance CSR

admin — Sat, 08 Aug 2026 15:15:44 +0000

If your business bids for UK private or public sector contracts, you already know rules of engagement have changed. Sustainability is no longer a “nice-to-have” paragraph tucked at the end of your tenders. It’s a strict, scored gateway making the difference between winning and losing the work. Between PPN006 and PPN 06/21 (which mandate a… Read More »Using Carbon Literacy to Unlock Tenders and Enhance CSR

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Low Operational Emissions in Construction – Passivhaus

admin — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 21:10:19 +0000

Inside Crossway Passivhaus: The Future of Low Emission Construction and Thermal Mass When temperatures outside soar into the high 30s, step inside Crossway in Kent and you’ll instantly understand why Passivhaus design is revolutionising low emission construction in the UK. As one of the very first homes in the UK to achieve official Passivhaus certification,… Read More »Low Operational Emissions in Construction – Passivhaus

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Circularity in the Built Environment

admin — Sun, 03 May 2026 12:38:02 +0000

The built environment is responsible for 39% of emissions when including both embodied and operational emissions. In this article we see how circular thinking can be used to reduce that considerably.

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Sustainable Housing – Why We Need To Act Now!

admin — Mon, 19 May 2025 10:06:46 +0000

Sustainable housing is key to achieving net zero, reducing emissions and helping to cut our carbon footprint.

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5 Reasons Why Property Businesses Should Focus On Climate Change Today

admin — Sun, 09 Mar 2025 12:10:26 +0000

Property professionals may think climate change has little relevance. But, the industry is at the forefront of mitigating impacts. From residential homes to commercial properties, the truth is simple: the sooner you address climate change, the better your business – and the planet – will fare. Here are five reasons for acting now: 1. Rising… Read More »5 Reasons Why Property Businesses Should Focus On Climate Change Today

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Change Your Life and the Planet: Become Carbon Literate

admin — Mon, 13 Feb 2023 22:17:51 +0000

It only takes a day to become carbon literate but it truly is a day that will change your life!

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Easy Things To Do: Turn Down Heating

admin — Sat, 21 Jan 2023 11:55:56 +0000

Turning down your heating is one of the best things you can do to immediately reduce your carbon dioxide emissions

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More Sustainable Towns and Cities

admin — Mon, 16 Jan 2023 20:05:29 +0000

Find out how towns and cities are becoming more sustainable by cutting emissions, and in the process saving money as well as attracting more visitors.

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