Category: Sustainability

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has announced a £44 million investment into four pioneering research hubs aimed at embedding sustainability into the core of UK manufacturing. These hubs will focus on key sectors steel, plastics, artificial intelligence, and biotechnology supporting industry to adopt cleaner, more efficient technologies in pursuit of net zero goals. At Swansea…

Welsh local authorities are at a critical juncture, with a new report warning that years of chronic under-investment have left councils struggling to deliver essential services. The position paper, published by the Independent Working Group on Sustainable Local Government and launched at the Welsh Local Government Association (WLGA) annual conference in Llandudno, outlines a stark…

The University of Plymouth has been recognised as one of the world’s leading institutions for sustainability, securing 84th place globally and 15th in the UK in the 2025 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings. These rankings assess over 2,500 universities across 130 countries based on their progress toward the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Plymouth’s…

ONE Creative Environments (ONE), a multidisciplinary design and engineering firm headquartered in Worcester, has been awarded the title of Sustainability Champion at the UK Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF) 2025, held in Leeds. The recognition highlights the company’s ongoing commitment to embedding sustainable principles across its operations and project delivery. The firm’s environmental…

Sustainability is rapidly becoming a central consideration in corporate finance, with green loans (GLs) and sustainability-linked loans (SLLs) emerging as key instruments in this evolution. Green loans are specifically earmarked for projects with clear environmental benefits, such as energy-efficient building upgrades or renewable energy installations. Sustainability-linked loans, meanwhile, link loan terms to a borrower’s achievement…

The United Kingdom is emerging as a global leader in the transition toward sustainable construction, with demand for environmentally responsible buildings now exceeding the international average. This trend reflects a decisive shift across residential, commercial, and institutional property sectors, as sustainability moves from a peripheral concern to a central market driver. Rising environmental awareness, coupled…

Vastint UK has reached a significant milestone with the topping out of The Keystone, a distinctive seven-storey office building within the Aire Park development in Leeds. Offering 75,000 sq ft of Grade A workspace alongside nearly 7,000 sq ft of flexible retail and leisure space, The Keystone is positioned as a key gateway from Leeds…

In the pursuit of sustainability, innovation often captures the spotlight as new technologies like electric vehicles and renewable energy systems dominate discussions. However, an equally impactful but less publicized approach lies in retrofitting existing buildings and infrastructure to improve energy efficiency and reduce environmental impact. Buildings contribute to nearly 40% of global energy-related carbon emissions,…

A picturesque holiday resort on the Welsh coast has been officially recognised as having the cleanest recorded air quality in the United Kingdom, according to newly released government data. The accolade places the resort at the forefront of wellness tourism, offering visitors not just scenic beauty, but a measurable health benefit. Air quality monitors recorded…

Schroder Real Estate has reinforced its commitment to environmental responsibility and long-term value creation with the launch of a sustainability-focused property tour across key UK assets. The event, attended by institutional investors, ESG professionals, and industry stakeholders, provided a comprehensive view of how Schroders is integrating sustainable practices across its property portfolio. The tour featured…