Climate Feature
Bold is best for net zero standard
The Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard looks set to raise the bar for sustainability targets in development.
Statera submits plans for 500MW battery storage system in Oxfordshire
The facility, which will boast 500MW of storage capacity, will comprise 296 shipping containers modified for batteries.
Anti-greenwashing rules could lead to ‘greenhushing’, claims lawyer
Claim followed introduction of tougher anti-greenwashing investment rules by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) this week.
High Court allows judicial review of Gove’s policy to limit green homes standards
Campaign groups have warned of a “policy disaster” that will ”discourage building homes to a higher standard”.
Joe’s Blooms launches first digital BNG solution for SME developers
The tool is designed to streamline the biodiversity net gain process for small and medium-sized enterprises.
London councils struggle to spend carbon offset funds, GLA reports
Just 36% of funds collected from developers have been spent to date.
Bold is best for net zero standard
The Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard looks set to raise the bar for sustainability targets in development.
Green transition must be equitable
Upskilling workers with the most to lose from climate change will be key to decarbonising UK property.
More clarity on MEES is essential
Government must outline its plans for energy efficiency regulations to help industry hit net zero targets.
All generations need levelling up
Regeneration projects should offer a range of housing and amenity options for people at all stages of life.
Swansea pioneers a green model
A £4bn green energy, transport hub and port development should be a blueprint for other major cities.
The PW/UKGBC Climate Crisis perceptions Survey
The PW/UKGBC Climate Crisis Perceptions Survey 2021: Results
How has Covid affected the property industry’s attitude towards climate change? Property Week reveals the findings of our second annual survey.
Property Week In conversation with Savills
Property Week editor Liz Hamson talks with Chris Cummings, Director of Savills Earth, about the challenegs invovled with reducing operational carbon.
Property Week in conversation with Mishcon de Reya : Green shoots start to show for the finance sector
Property Week editor Liz Hamson speaks to Mishcon to Reya partner and head of debt advisory Omega Poole about the challenges and rewards of green finance and what needs to happen for it to really take off as we race towards net zero.
Property Week in conversation with Argent : How should real estate define net zero
Liz Hamson, Editor of Property Week and Claudine Blamey, Head of Sustainability and Digital Startegy at Argent discuss how real estate should define net zero.
Property Week in Conversation with Julie Hirigoyen at UKGBC
Liz Hamson, Editor of Property Week and Julie Hirigoyen, Chief Executive at UKGBC discuss net zero carbon buildings in the property industry
Property Week in Conversation with Alexander Rhodes at Mishcon de Reya
Liz Hamson, Editor of Property Week and Alexander Rhodes, Head of Mishcon Purpose at Mishcon de Reya discuss how sustainability is now a central issue for business and society
Property Week in Conversation with Sophie Chick at Savills
Liz Hamson, Editor of Property Week and Sophie Chick, Director of World Research at Savills discuss how city living will evolve in the wake of Covid-19?
Property Week in Conversation with David Partridge at Argent
Liz Hamson, Editor of Property Week and David Partridge, Senior Partner at Argent discuss the impact of Covid-19 on the climate agenda.