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UKGBC responds to government’s consultation to reform EPCs

Simon McWhirter, deputy CEO of the UK Green Building Council, responds to the government’s consultation…

4 Dec, 2024

Climate Change Mitigation Press Release

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

Blog

Retrofit: Operational energy in the spotlight

The retrofit movement has gained momentum, but projects continue to face barriers.   Cost is the…

27 Nov, 2024

Climate Change Mitigation Blog

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

Nature Blog

Introducing the UK Climate Resilience Roadmap

Industry urged to collaborate over new Climate Resilience Roadmap for the built environment We’ve officially…

20 Nov, 2024

Press Release

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

Blog

UKGBC responds to Keir Starmer’s speech at COP29

Simon McWhirter, Deputy Chief Executive of UKGBC, responds to Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s pledge to cut emissions.

12 Nov, 2024

Climate Change Mitigation Press Release

UKGBC at COP29

Our Deputy Chief Executive, Simon McWhirter, is attending various events and engagements at COP29. Learn…

12 Nov, 2024

Climate Change Adaptation News

Construction is driving global biodiversity loss – it’s time for Government to act 

With the global biodiversity negotiations in Colombia ending in failure, our Government must now use…

12 Nov, 2024

National and Regional Collaboration Opinion

Simon McWhirter joins the Climate Action Coalition

Simon appointed co-chair of the Built Environment Taskforce, joining forces with Chris Skidmore

8 Nov, 2024

National and Regional Collaboration Press Release

UKGBC responds to the Autumn Budget 2024

Smith Mordak, Chief Executive Officer of the UK Green Building Council, said: Rachel Reeves’ £3.4…

30 Oct, 2024

National and Regional Collaboration Press Release

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

Health, Wellbeing and Social Value Blog