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• ‘A reckless step’: Conservative party ditches net-zero by 2050 commitment 14th April 2025
  News that the Conservative Party plans to drop the party’s commitment to net-zero by 2050 is an alarming step in the wrong direction and sends completely the wrong message at a time when we have the chance to make real inroads into sustainable working practices. While they are currently in opposition and therefore not in […]
• Energy efficiency measures tail off in commercial sector – companies urged to do more 10th April 2025
  Britain’s commercial building sector looks set to miss the 2030 deadline for all non-domestic rented properties to achieve an EPC rating of B or higher due to current low rates of energy efficiency improvements. Research indicates more than 13,000 such properties in England and Wales remain rated F or G and at current rates, it […]
• Syntegra MD Alan Wing-King backs BCIA’s praise of government measures, urges UK leadership in AI-driven proptech 10th April 2025
  Syntegra MD Alan Wing-King supports sentiments from a leading trade body in the construction industry which believes the UK Government’s reforms and regulatory changes will drive growth in the building energy management systems (BEMS) sector. The Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA) welcomed news of further grants for public sector bodies to fund heat decarbonisation and […]
• New retrofit funding for Scottish social housing 18th March 2025
  New finance arrangements are being put in place in Scotland to encourage landlords to retrofit social housing properties and help encourage the drive to net zero, according to a new report.Financing and funding the decarbonisation of Scotland’s social housing by infrastructure body the Scottish Futures Trust (SFT) explains that Scotland has more than 625,000 social […]
• UK Government pledges £1.8bn for homes retrofit 17th March 2025
  Social housing providers and local authorities across England will receive up to £1.8bn of UK Government money, as part of its Warm Homes Plan, to improve the energy efficiency of homes. The aim of the funding is to retrofit up to 170,000 homes with improvements designed to reduce energy bills, improve comfort and cut emissions. […]
• The world has only deployed 10% of the climate technologies it needs to achieve net zero, new research by McKinsey shows 17th March 2025
  I was somewhat disappointed- although less surprised – to read a recent summary of where the world is at in relation to deployment of effective climate technologies to tackle the crisis engulfing our planet. While people of my generation and younger have grown up knowing our energy mix has to change from fossil fuels to […]
• Willow Review: Plan unveiled to help SMEs boost green growth 12th March 2025
  UK small businesses have been given a roadmap of recommendations to help them adopt sustainable green growth opportunities aimed at boosting profits, innovation and long-term growth. The Willow Review, launched last year, examined how sustainability can provide financial benefits for SMEs.Jointly chaired by Small Business Minister Gareth Thomas, Barclays’ global head of sustainability engagement Nick […]
• Thoughts: Businesses increasingly targeting net-zero by 2030 11th March 2025
  By Alan King, Syntegra MD There is no doubt in my mind that organisations face some tough decisions around energy goals in the drive to net zero.So it was with some delight that I read the recent report from business consultants PwC indicating that the proportion of businesses committed to achieving net-zero by 2030 has […]
• UK publishes roadmap to protect nature four months after UN deadline 6th March 2025
  The UK has released its national biodiversity strategy and action plan (NBSAP), outlining how it aims to meet commitments to protect at least 30% of land and sea, reduce pollution, and ensure sustainable trade of wild species.The plan sets out how the UK will meet its obligations under the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF).The GBF, […]
• London energy efficiency retrofit boost 17th February 2025
  A new funding stream has been launched in London to help retrofit buildings and boost energy efficiency.The ‘Warmer Homes London’ scheme will fund the installation of insultation, solar panels and heat pumps at properties across the capital.The Greater London Authority (GLA) will work in partnership with London Councils to deliver the scheme, backed with £10m […]