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Timber’s role in sustainable construction to be showcased during Glasgow COP26 summit

THE role of timber construction is set to be highlighted during the COP26 climate summit in Glasgow at a number of events. The Wood for...
Monitoring energy efficiency

Social enterprise helps 215,000 Scottish households to reduce bills and carbon

A new impact report from Changeworks has revealed that the Edinburgh-based social enterprise has provided energy-saving advice and measures to 215,943 households across Scotland...
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Scotland’s Railway climate action plan to see £400m resilience investment

NETWORK Rail, under its Scotland's Railway partnership, has published its climate action plan for 2024-2029. The blueprint will see more than £400 million contributed towards...

Heriot-Watt launches new architecture degree with focus on sustainability

EDINBURGH'S historic architecture and the modern architecture of Dubai are among the inspirations for a new master programme being launched by Heriot-Watt University. The new...
Accelerate to Zero Awards

Entries sought for Accelerate to Zero Awards

ENTRIES have opened for the Accelerate to Zero Awards, which return this year for the third time. The awards recognise businesses, organisations, and individuals making...

Retrofit Academy marks milestone after enrolling 5,000th learner

THE Retrofit Academy is celebrating a major milestone after announcing it has successfully enrolled over 5,000 learners to its range of retrofit training courses. Trained...
Fred. Olsen Renewables wind farm

Work begins on construction of Crystal Rig IV wind farm

RJ McLeod has commenced work on the build of the Crystal Rig IV wind farm located south of Dunbar and north-west of Duns. The Fred....
30 Semple Street

Red Rock Power becomes latest tenant at Edinburgh’s 30 Semple Street

EDINBURGH-based renewable energy company Red Rock Power has become the latest tenant to commit to long-term lease at 30 Semple Street. The office development, which...

Work completes on £144m electrification of East Kilbride-Glasgow railway

THE first electric trains are set to operate on the route between East Kilbride and Glasgow as the £144 million electrification project completes. Over the...

Livingston construction waste recycling specialist earns environmental accolade

LIVINGSTON-based Brewster Bros has been honoured at the Scottish Environment Business Awards for the firm's work in recycling construction, excavation and demolition waste. Working with...

Construction products specialist publishes EPDs for entire range

PAVING and walling manufacturer Tobermore has published Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for the firm's entire product range. An EPD is a document that lays out...
John Forster, chair of Forster Group

General Election: a turning point for climate action and the path to net zero

By John Forster, chair of Forster Group LIKE many, I have been closely observing the outcomes of the General Election. The results signal a pivotal...
MP visits Tradstocks factory

Livingston MP visits Tradstocks’ factory to discuss local stone benefits

NATURAL stone products supplier Tradstocks recently welcomed Livingston MP Gregor Poynton to its Tradstocks Westwood site for a tour and a discussion about sustainably-sourced...

Work begins on ‘first net zero home of its kind’ in Scotland

THE Energy Training Academy has announced it has started work on the 'first net zero home of its kind' in Scotland. The one-bedroom bungalow is...

Net zero housing experts to discuss challenges at SPA AGM

THE Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA) is urging public sector organisations to attend its upcoming AGM to hear insights from net zero housing experts.  Major challenges...
Plumbing and heating engineer

SNIPEF welcomes clean energy jobs plan, but highlights importance of affordability

THE Plumbing and Heating Federation (SNIPEF) has backed the UK Government’s announcement of a UK-wide clean energy jobs plan. The organisation described it as an...

Planning applications to demonstrate net zero credentials under new proposals

PLANNING applications will have to demonstrate how they will help meet Scotland's net zero ambitions to get approval, under new proposals. The Scottish Government said...

New materials designed to decarbonise road network trialled in North Lanarkshire

NEW materials designed to reduce carbon in the UK road network have been trialled in North Lanarkshire. North Lanarkshire Council is working with Transport for...
Union Technical award wins

Union Technical celebrates double award triumph

UNION Technical is celebrating a double triumph at the Herald Scottish Family Business Awards. The Glasgow-based energy efficiency solutions provider won the Small Family Business...

New £5m project to trial heat pumps and thermal storage in Highland homes

AN 'industry first' pilot has launched in the Highlands which will trial the use of heat pumps and thermal storage in domestic homes. The £5...