The new carbon reporting tool that is currently being trialled by insulation, drywall and ceiling product distributors CCF is one of the key initiatives that has helped parent company Travis Perkins plc secure a prestigious award win.
Hoarding solutions specialist Plasloc has completed three retail projects in Melbourne, Australia – with it’s unique external and internal sustainable hoarding systems set to be a mainstay in the country from now on.
Hoarding solutions specialist Plasloc has achieved Carbon Neutral status for offsetting its greenhouse gas emissions associated with its operations in the 2019 calendar year.
The construction industry has a reputation for being one of the biggest polluters; it’s responsible for 40% of the world’s carbon emissions. It’s clear that if we are to fight climate change and promote sustainability, construction will need to clean up its act. One of the best ways of doing so is cutting demand for one of the most common building materials: concrete. The key ingredient of concrete is cement which has a large carbon footprint, even higher than aviation fuel, says Charlie Ayers, Founder of SureCav.
In a move to cut costs, carbon and enhance efficiencies, Carden Park hotel in Cheshire has switched its entire energy supply from oil to liquid petroleum gas (LPG) from Flogas. The conversion has seen the hotel reduce its energy costs by a substantial 21.8%, whilst reducing carbon emissions by an impressive 23%.
