Deadline for proof of carbon footprint reduction
A deadline is fast approaching for companies bidding for large Government contracts to prove how they are reducing their carbon footprint as part of the national drive towards Net Zero in 2050. From 30th September, contractors hoping to secure Government contracts worth more than £5million will have to provide a Carbon Reduction Plan (CRP) explaining […]
Call for new policies to tackle climate crisis
New policy measures are essential to tackle the climate crisis, scientists have warned ahead of this Autumn’s next round of talks, Cop26. With some changes to the environment now considered inevitable or irreversible, more should be done to tackle those issues still within human control, they said. The comprehensive assessment of climate science published last month, […]
‘World’s densest’ network of air quality sensors to be installed in Camden
Camden Council in London has unveiled plans to install 250 advanced air quality sensors in a bid to improve public health and wellbeing. The local authority has partnered with air quality monitoring company AirLabs to install the ‘Airnode’ sensors, which provide real time data on air quality levels. Unlike existing sensors, the devices are capable […]
Focus turns to embodied carbon emissions
The Syntegra team is committed to helping the construction industry fulfil its requirements of cutting emissions from embodied carbon – as well as operational carbon – in the drive towards net zero to tackle the climate crisis. Embodied carbon emissions have largely been overlooked historically but contribute around 11% of all global carbon emissions, according […]
Spotlight on indoor air quality to fight COVID spread
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought into sharp focus health and safety aspects of workplaces, not least the air quality when staff are in confined indoor spaces once again. With growing concern from scientists about the need for protection from virus-carrying aerosol droplets in the air in addition to respiratory droplets spread among people in close […]
Sustainable Construction Services
Low Carbon Materials Syntegra prides itself on being a provider of sustainable construction services – in all senses of the word, from overseeing developments using low carbon raw materials to suggesting energy saving measures, supporting renewable sources and promoting biodiversity in projects. And we successfully showcase to our growing client base how sustainable principles also […]
Building Project: The Rye shortlisted for award
Project Info Client: Tikari Works Completion Year: 2020 Project’s M&E design work, energy and sustainability analysis Location: Peckham Rye An iconic sustainable apartment block where we provided a range of key services has been shortlisted for a prestigious architecture industry award. The Rye Apartments in Peckham Rye were nominated for the Royal Institute of British […]
Built environment accused of failing to account for projects’ lifecycle emissions
Less than 1% of global building projects currently calculate and report on lifecycle emissions, according to a new report which urges businesses in the built environment sector to measure the full extent of their carbon footprint in the bid to reach net-zero by 2050. A new report from the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD), supported […]
Government urged to prioritise public transport, walking and cycling to reduce emissions
More Government effort should be directed at encouraging the use of public transport, cycling and walking to reduce emissions rather than simply focusing on increased take-up of electric vehicles (EVs) to decarbonise transport, according to a new study. IPPR analysis of the Climate Change Committee’s Sixth Carbon Budget advice suggests that efforts to decarbonise road transport through […]
G7 agree on ‘historic steps’ to make climate reporting mandatory
G7 countries have agreed to make climate reporting mandatory for corporate entities in line with the recommendations of the global Taskforce on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD). G7 finance ministers made the decision to make it mandatory for corporates to report climate impacts and investment decisions, and also agreed on new measures to strengthen central company […]
National Clean Air Day June 17
The difference clean air can make to children’s lives will be the focus of this year’s National Clean Air Day on June 17th after research revealed reducing air pollution levels could improve children’s learning. A report by the Global Action Plan, the Philips Foundation and University of Manchester indicated that reducing levels of air pollution […]
Survey: UK businesses set to invest almost £16bn in EVs this year
UK businesses are planning to spend almost £16billion on electric vehicles (EVs) this financial year – up 50% on last year’s spending, A new survey from Centrica Business Solutions polled 200 UK businesses that operate fleets and showed two-thirds of those companies said that they are on track to switch to a fully electric fleet by […]
Solar and wind can meet global energy demand 100 times over claims new report
Significant reductions in the cost of wind and solar power can unlock demand that could power the world 100 times over, claims a new report. Think tank Carbon Tracker believes renewables could force fossil fuels out of the electricity mix by the mid-2030s. Their latest report finds that 60% of the world’s solar resource and […]
Building Project: Winning proposal for new leisure facilities
Rivermead & Palmer Park Leisure Facilities – Reading Completion Year: Ongoing Acoustic Consultancy, Air Quality Consultancy, Building Physics Simulation Location: Reading Berkshire Syntegra completed noise, air quality surveys and glint & glare analysis for two major sports facilities that have now been given the go ahead. A new leisure centre, with a 25 metre, eight-lane […]
Inquiry launched to see how construction industry can meet net zero targets
A UK Parliamentary inquiry has been launched to see how the construction industry can meet net zero targets. The industry is responsible for about 10% of the country’s carbon emissions and now the Commons Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) has announced it will look at why assessing embodied carbon in construction is not required by current […]
Government allocates £560m to decarbonise housing
More than £560million has been set aside by the UK Government to boost the energy efficiency of 50,000 homes. The Government has issued £500m from the Green Homes Grant and £62m from a Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund to be shared by 300 local authorities in England and Scotland to fund upgrades to some of the […]
Green recovery could create 1.2 million construction and manufacturing jobs
Data shows that as many as 1.2 million manufacturing and construction jobs could be created in the UK if the Government pursues a green recovery. New analysis published by UK100, a group of more than 100 mayors and local government leaders, indicates that more than three million jobs are expected to be created as part […]
Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting (SECR) deadline imminent
Companies are reminded that the deadline is fast approaching for the latest phase of Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting (SECR). With a deadline of March 31st, it’s not too late for organisations to prepare their reports – and Syntegra staff are on hand to help you gather relevant documentation ahead of the cut-off date. Three […]
Poverty harming UK’s chances of reaching net-zero
Unfortunately, the word ‘poverty’ is one with which we are all too familiar and conjures up images of people, often children, in far off lands struggling to survive in poor economic situations. Sadly, while the UK is considered an affluent country with a stable economy, we also suffer our own levels of relative poverty. And […]
Green investment at the heart of Budget 2021
The Chancellor has vowed to put green investment at the heart of the UK’s economic recovery from the Covid-19 crisis. In his Budget, Rishi Sunak unveiled the Net Zero Innovation Portfolio which will provide funding for low-carbon technologies and systems to decrease the costs of decarbonisation and help the UK reach its net-zero objectives. The […]
Report outlines broader UK green recovery
The UK Government has been urged to adopt a broader “green recovery” approach focusing on policies for biodiversity and the circular economy as well as energy and transport transformation. The calls to action have been made by MPs through the Environmental Audit Committee’s (EAC) report, ‘Growing Back Better: Putting Nature and Net-Zero at the Heart […]
Government unveils ‘radical’ energy efficiency standards for homes and office
All homes and business premises in the UK will be required to meet new energy efficiency standards that reduce energy consumption and lower bills by 2025, in line with the Government’s new Future Homes Standard. New homes will be required to have a reduced carbon footprint of 31% compared to current levels, the Government revealed […]
WELL Building standard certification service now available
If there is one thing the past year’s focus on the COVID-19 crisis has brought to the public’s attention, it’s the importance of health and mental wellbeing. Comparatively few people, however, will be aware that there is actually a WELL Standard for developers to follow to enhance their buildings and their contribution to the wellbeing […]
Gas grid companies collaborate to outline hydrogen deployment plans
Britain’s five major gas grid companies have launched a major collaborative plan to create the UK’s first hydrogen town by 2030. They have also unveiled plans for developing a network of hydrogen refuelling stations for transport and helping to decarbonise industrial clusters. The companies own and operate the infrastructure that delivers gas to 85% of […]
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