After Green Homes Grant failure, Government dodges recommendations on energy-efficient homes
The Government has admitted that it did not consult stakeholders before launching the now-defunct Green Homes Grant scheme, in a document that MPs have said is evidence that it is shirking responsibility on domestic energy efficiency.
More than 80% of homes standing today will still be standing in 2050, the point by which the UK has committed to reaching net-zero
The document in question is the Government’s response to recent recommendations put forward by the Environmental Audit Committee (EAC), as part of its inquiry into the energy efficiency of existing homes.
By IPE staff2021-05-13T00:03:00+01:00
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Legal & General Capital – Legal & General’s alternative asset platform has appointed
John Alker as its new head of sustainability. Alker Joins the business on 9 August, from the
UK Green Building Council where he is director of policy and places, having joined shortly after its launch in 2007. Alker has also served as board director for the World Green Building Council. Prior to joining UKGBC, Alker worked on sustainable homes and carbon trading for the
We have seen a significant amount of movement and discussion around the net zero agenda in recent months. Developers and property owners are waking up to the challenge ahead and making commitments to ensure their projects lead the way towards achieving net zero carbon on construction and in operation.
Central to this discussion around the progress the big developers have made are the two main net zero commitments affecting the UK construction industry – the Better Buildings Partnership’s (BBP) climate change commitment and the World Green Building Council’s (WGBC) net zero carbon buildings commitment. Together these commitments set the minimum standard for developers who are serious about achieving net zero carbon.
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Housebuilder Taylor Wimpey has published an updated environment strategy, with headline targets including science-based emissions reductions and a commitment to increase habitat at all new sites.