The development and use of renewable energy and research application will be key in the years ahead. Breakthrough plastics waste to hydrogen trial launched by Oxford and Cardiff Universities Researchers from the Universities of Oxford and Cardiff are working with CarbonMeta Research Ltd to turn...
WOBO recognises the energy developments taking place in Australia. There are new energy efficiency provisions for NCC 2022 that apply to houses and apartments. A key component of the changes is the new whole-of-home energy efficiency requirements. But what does this actually mean? Read more...
WOBO appreciates the news update from “edie. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced a new package of climate finance measures at the opening day of COP27 (7 November) including tripling a climate adaptation fund, investing £90m into conservation projects, £65m to support local forest communities and...
WOBO thanks “edie” for their prompt update. The first draft of a new disclosure framework for forthcoming mandatory climate reporting from big businesses in the UK has been published today (8 November) and consultations are now underway. The Transition Plan Taskforce (TPT) was launched by the...
As professionals it is essential that we keep up to date with regulatory developments within our local/global settings to enhance the service we provide. Dr Simon Joyston-Bechal at Turnstone Law hopes the Government takes the long view as UK health and safety Regulation stands on...
WOBO thanks WSSET for the opportunities for our members and fellow professionals to apply for their 2023 Awards. WSSET awards for 2023 7th WSSET Innovation Awards 2023. The 7th WSSET Innovation Awards are now open for applications. These awards recognise the achievements...
Local communities and sustainability. Cocoa crop production is feeling the effects of climate change and rural migration like never before. Julia Ocampo, Luker Chocolate’s director of sustainability, explains how to work with local communities to deliver fair and sustainable supply chains. Colombia is recognised as...
Climate change – cooling now and for the future. Jürgen Fischer, president of Danfoss Climate Solutions and Martin Rossen, senior vice president for communication & sustainability at Danfoss, formerly chief of staff in the Prime Minister’s Office of Denmark outline the role of cooling technologies...
WOBO thanks the HSE for safety reminders and updates. HSE recommends getting gas appliances checked each year. Homeowners should get gas appliances such as boilers, cookers, fires, flues, and pipework serviced on an annual basis by a qualified engineer listed on the Gas Safe Register....
WOBO thanks ROCKWOOL for the provision of continuing professional development opportunities. In response to market feedback, the ROCKWOOL Fifth Façade CPD is now available on-demand, ready to be completed online at a time that suits you. Focusing on managing fire risk in flat roofs, this CPD covers: ...
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