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New Secretary of State can act decisively to re-prioritise net zero
UKGBC responds to the appointment of Claire Coutinho as Secretary of State for the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNeZ).
31 Aug, 2023
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Energy procurement is a critical factor in achieving Net Zero in the UK
New guidance from UKGBC provides stakeholders with the tools to make informed energy procurement decisions which help accelerate the transition to a resilient, zero carbon electricity grid.
31 Aug, 2023
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Simon McWhirter joins National Retrofit Hub as Board member
With nationwide retrofit one of the most critical enablers of the UK’s net zero transition,…
24 Aug, 2023
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Delaying energy efficiency standards for renters is environmentally reckless and economically damaging
UKGBC’s Deputy Chief Executive responds to comments made by Michael Gove.
25 Jul, 2023
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Brownfield regeneration is right but cutting environmental standards would be a backwards step
Simon McWhirter, UKGBC Deputy Chief Executive said: “The Government is right to focus on building…
24 Jul, 2023
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UKGBC confirms two exceptional new members to the Board of Trustees
The UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) has today confirmed the appointment of Tara Gbolade and…
21 Jul, 2023
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Action to tackle overheating in our homes is largely missing from the National Adaptation Programme
UKGBC responds to the Government’s National Adaptation Programme (NAP3)
18 Jul, 2023
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Government must listen to CCC’s wake-up call
UKGBC responds to the Climate Change Committee’s annual Progress Report’s warning that little progress has been made in a year.
28 Jun, 2023
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More than 100 businesses call on the Government for planning reform to deliver net zero and restore nature
Letter calls on the Government to reform England’s planning system to bring it into line with the Climate Change and Environment Acts
15 Jun, 2023
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UKGBC tools up to tackle embodied carbon at critical moment for delivering net zero
The UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) has mobilised a cross-industry team of 70+ experts to support its work on tackling embodied carbon emissions.
4 May, 2023
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UKGBC launches new guidance to empower the built environment to deliver Biodiversity Net Gain
Alongside the climate crisis, we face an ecological crisis in which biodiversity in the UK…
3 May, 2023
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Energy security requires Government to end vast energy waste from homes and buildings
UKGBC responds to the Government’s announcements on its ‘Energy Security Day’ The Government has today…
30 Mar, 2023
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