SSE and partners selected in Netherlands offshore wind tender
THE Noordzeker consortium - made up of Perth-headquartered SSE Renewables; ABP, the largest Dutch pension fund; and APG, the Netherland's largest pension provider -...
Barratt Developments donates felled trees to Edinburgh Zoo
BARRATT Developments East Scotland has partnered with Edinburgh Zoo to recycle and donate felled trees from its upcoming Livingston development.
The firm has donated 21 felled...
Electric vehicle charge point plans energised by further investment
THE growth plans of Scotland’s only private electric vehicle charge point operator, FOR EV, have been boosted by a £10 million follow-on investment by...
Russell Roof Tiles announces ‘significant’ reduction in carbon emissions
RUSSELL Roof Tiles has said it is on track to meet its 2040 net zero target, with its sustainability report showing continued reductions for...
Landmark moment reached on £566m Shetland wind farm scheme
FIRST power has been produced at Shetland's Viking Wind Farm in a landmark moment for the £566 million project.
RJ McLeod first began construction of...
Perth installer earns recognition for hybrid air source heat pump project
ARRAN Donald from Perth has been announced as the Scottish regional winner of the Heating Installer Awards 2024.
Arran specialises in ground and air source...
Balfour Beatty launches evolved sustainability strategy
BALFOUR Beatty has launched its evolved sustainability strategy, which expands the firm's sustainability focus areas to help drive meaningful impact in the communities in...
MPA calls for mineral products to be a priority in manifesto pledges
THE Mineral Products Association (MPA) has called on all political parties to adopt its policy proposals in their General Election manifestos to boost growth...
CBRE’s Glasgow office earns recognition for wellbeing credentials
CBRE’S Scottish HQ has been awarded WELL Certification at Platinum Level, in recognition of the real estate advisor’s commitment to promoting employee wellbeing.
The ground...
Accelerate to Zero Awards return for second year
BE-ST (Built Environment – Smarter Transformation) has announced that the Accelerate to Zero Awards are back for a second year.
The awards recognise businesses, organisations,...
Thomas Johnstone Ltd highlights progress in sustainability journey
AHEAD of World Environment Day (June 5), 156-year-old Inchinnan contractor Thomas Johnstone Ltd (TJL) has highlighted the importance of conducting business sustainably.
Since first gaining...
Ayrshire energy efficiency specialist expands with new office opening
ENERGY efficiency specialist Green Home Systems has opened a new office base in Kilmarnock.
The expansion is said to mark a significant milestone in the...
Galliford Try director appointed to Supply Chain Sustainability School board
THE Supply Chain Sustainability School has appointed Galliford Try's Andrew Spencer to its board of directors.
He is said to bring a 'wealth of experience...
Record number of peatland restoration projects undertaken in Scotland
MORE than 10,000 hectares of damaged peatland has been restored in Scotland over the last year, the Scottish Government has announced.
Peatlands cover nearly two...
How will permitted development rights impact businesses in Scotland?
Earlier this year, the Scottish Government announced plans to ease permitted development rights (PDRs) for rooftop solar installations. With the new proposals having now...
New CPD explores role of retrofitting in decarbonising social housing stock
POLYMER window manufacturer REHAU has announced it is launching a new CPD covering the fenestration considerations when retrofitting the housing stock.
With social housing providers facing...
We need to keep building towards sustainability
By Graham Mercer, MD of Rearo Laminates, a Glasgow-based company specialising in the manufacture and supply of bathroom and kitchen surfaces for UK trade...
Edinburgh Boiler Company MD shortlisted for energy award
DOUGIE Bell, MD of The Edinburgh Boiler Company (EBC), is in contention for a prestigious honour at the Energy Awards 2024.
He has been shortlisted...
Cala reports ‘significant’ strides towards net zero goals
CALA Group has announced 'significant progress' in reducing its carbon footprint after unveiling its annual audit of the business’ sustainability data.
The housebuilder said it...
Glasgow firm supports development of new heat pump technology
A Glasgow-based energy firm has teamed up with senior figures from across the industry to fund pioneering heat pump technology.
Union Technical has provided pre-seed...
