As efficiency and sustainability becomes more and more essential for businesses, the pressure is on to reach certain standards. Recent reports have shown that 10% of UK commercial properties don’t currently meet energy efficiency standards. This means that thousands of buildings are missing out on...
As the year draws to a close, so do the warm, light summer days. And with it comes a bigger strain on our lighting systems, with more energy used and bills increasing. But installing LED lights could help solve this. With net zero targets around the...
Halloween is a notoriously scary time of year! But our climate future doesn’t have to be. An abundance of food, costumes and single-use plastic decorations are generated during celebrations. And it is no surprise that this creates an equally significant amount of waste. So, it...
The current energy crisis has led to an unprecedented increase in energy demand. Along with a reduced supply, this has had quite an impact on businesses energy bills across the UK. In light of this, businesses must focus on reducing consumption and cutting out waste. The...
Every October children, parents and school teachers around the world are invited to walk to school. International Walk to School Month encourages children of all ages to consider the detrimental impact of transport pollution on the climate. For the past 90 years, Living Streets has been...
The UK energy market has hit the headlines recently, following the ongoing energy crisis. Increased demand for global energy has caused a significant rise in market prices. This increase is due to a number of factors including a cold spring, less wind and a large...
Rising global temperatures and environmental degradation are fuelling the climate crisis panic. As net zero targets grow nearer, businesses across the world are focusing on becoming sustainable. It is vital that this sector changes its harmful habits and consider areas of the environment that are...
Earlier this year, the UK government announced the launch of decarbonisation strategy. This highlighted the integral role of the education sector in the plans to reach net zero by 2050. Schools generate more than 2% of the UK’s greenhouse gas emissions and 15% of the country’s...
As the UK’s net zero targets grow ever nearer, finding sustainable and innovative ways to progress has become a necessity. This is why green hydrogen is an essential component in the country’s decarbonisation plan. It is estimated that green hydrogen could supply up to 25% of...
With net zero commitments on the horizon, the push for energy efficiency may seem somewhat daunting to business owners. But there is a very simple and effective approach that can provide businesses with a myriad of benefits: conducting energy audits. There is a running misconception that...
