27 Nov. 2012 —
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Stephen Kennett, 2degrees
M&S' new distribution centre in Castle Donington, Leicestershire will features Europe’s largest solar wall, when it opens in early 2013.
The 8,400 m2 carbon-neutral facility …
18 Dec. 2012 —
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Dave Farebrother, Faregreen Environmental Ltd
According to a new report from the Green Construction Board, the UK will need to cut carbon emissions from the built environment by 77% if it is to achieve its 2050 reduction …
27 Nov. 2012 —
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Stephen Kennett, 2degrees
A lack of experienced retrofit practitioners and difficulty in sourcing suitable products are preventing the UK from retrofitting homes at the rate needed to achieve its …
26 Nov. 2012 —
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Stephen Kennett, 2degrees
A new report concludes that Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) are insufficient at delivering wholesale energy reduction across commercial properties.
The research by …
16 Nov. 2012 —
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Justin Snoxall, British Land
My biggest challenge to driving energy reductions in our portfolio is demonstrating that there are economic benefits for us in doing this.
It is not always easy to justify …
16 Nov. 2012 —
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Stephen Kennett, 2degrees
After becoming the first retailer to receive a BREEAM ‘Outstanding’ rating for one of its stores, Waitrose has added two more to its property portfolio.
The stores in Cowes …
14 Nov. 2012 —
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Stephen Kennett, 2degrees
Inconsistent government policy and planning rules are two of the main barriers holding back the UK’s sustainable construction sector concludes a new study.
The research …
12 Nov. 2012 —
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Stephen Kennett, 2degrees
The UK government has unveiled a package of energy efficiency measures that could cut energy use by 11% by 2020 and help boost growth and jobs.
The national Energy Efficiency …
19 Oct. 2012 —
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Stephen Kennett, 2degrees
Almost six years since the launch of its ‘Plan A’ programme to become the world's most sustainable major retailer, Marks and Spencer has just opened what it claims is its …
18 Oct. 2012 —
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Stephen Kennett, 2degrees
In our ongoing series looking at green refurbishments for corporate real estate, we take a look at the five categories of refurbishment.
The delivery of sustainable …