"Net Zero" refers to the balance between the amount of greenhouse gases emitted into the atmosphere and the amount removed from it. This helps to limit increases in global temperat... more
It is widely accepted amongst the scientific community that we are now in a climate emergency. A fundamental reason for this is due to the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions created th... more
The Government’s 2010 estimates show that the UK spends roughly £2.4 billion annually procuring food and catering services, representing approximately 5.5% of UK food service secto... more
A new study has examined the effectiveness of Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) policy in England, finding key issues that should be addressed by Natural England as the policy is rolled ... more
In our increasingly tech-driven world, data centres have become integral to powering our digital infrastructure. Their rapid expansion, however, has given rise to pressing environm... more
With Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) requirements coming into force from January 2024, this post explains a core component of BNG: habitat banking. more
Building development has been a significant driver of habitat loss in the UK for decades. As part of the government’s commitment to securing nature’s recovery and protecting 30% of... more
In 2019 the UK government made legal commitments to significantly reduce the nation’s greenhouse gas emissions and set the target of achieving Net Zero by 2050. To help achieve thi... more
Globally, concerns about the potential threats of climate change to societies is continuing to rise. Many governments, companies and other organisations are seeking to reduce their... more
I was lucky enough to be on the delegate list at last week’s Oxford Farming Conference. Not having attended before, I was struck by the prestige of the buildings that held us, the ... more