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Reflections on Leadership and Sustainability in the Built Environment
I was very lucky to be Arup’s beneficiary of the UKGBC’s Future Leaders programme in 2024. In the months since the 2024 cohort last met, I’ve had the opportunity to reflect on the solid foundations of sustainability leadership that were built in the programme, while being increasingly engaged in various leading industry initiatives with Arup
4 Dec, 2024
Retrofit: Operational energy in the spotlight
The retrofit movement has gained momentum, but projects continue to face barriers. Cost is the…
27 Nov, 2024
What’s next for Embodied Ecological Impacts?
The urgency of the nature and biodiversity crisis is finally getting recognised in the built…
26 Nov, 2024
Finding my voice: Reflections on the Future Leaders Programme
It’s one thing to understand the importance of sustainability in theory, but this programme helped make it personal.
14 Nov, 2024
Regenerative Places: Empowering communities to improve homes and neighbourhoods for the benefit of people and planet.
As autumn draws in, and winter approaches, many people’s thoughts are turning to the big…
16 Oct, 2024
Innovation in the Built Environment: Celebrating 100+ Start Up Members
UKGBC has exceeded 100 innovative start-up members, a significant milestone highlighting our efforts to showcase…
14 Oct, 2024
How time-matching and location-based energy procurement reduces emissions while improving Scope 2 reporting
As companies navigate increasing regulation and their own net zero goals, there’s a growing focus…
4 Oct, 2024
Out with the coal, in with the new
The last of the UK’s coal-fired power plants is now closing, representing an important milestone…
1 Oct, 2024
Impactful offsetting: Using carbon credits to fund social housing retrofit
Written by Gemma Drake, UKGBC: As discussed in our previous blog, ‘Impactful offsetting: using regenerative…
25 Sep, 2024
Full Transparency: Scope 3 emissions and Project Portfolio Disclosure
Projects and designers’ Scope 3 emissions have long been a thorny subject within the industry,…
23 Sep, 2024
The Importance of Upskilling on Whole Life Carbon Assessments
Whole Life Carbon Emissions associated with construction account for approximately 11% of the global total.…
4 Sep, 2024
Learning in a different way: how we build knowledge and deliver action across industry.
If I asked you ‘what comes to mind when you think about learning and education?’,…
21 Aug, 2024
