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Events
Breakfast networking at Discovery Park, Sandwich... Barclays Eagle Labs at Discovery Park welcomes you to a breakfast networking event at their incredible co-working space in Sandwich. Andrew Pledger and Michelle Sole from Barclays will speak about the working space and their support for small {...}
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Today’s complex interdependent planet requires a skilled workforce that can leverage cutting-edge knowledge to make the world a better place. The United Nations System Staff College delivers a robust mix of high-quality knowledge management, training and continuous learning for the staff of the Un {...}
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Company News
LASER, Kent County Council’s energy group, has established a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) of potential consultants and suppliers to help public bodies in achieving their low or zero carbon aspirations. This new DPS service is entitled Zero Carbon – Consult, Design and Install - Reference {...}
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Promotions
Device Recycling Scheme KCC have launched a recycling scheme for businesses, charities and other organisations to dispose of their unwanted IT equipment and assets easily, safely, securely and in a way that minimises the impact on the environment. Unwanted and discarded devices contribute to the {...}
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This year saw the release of new detail on the Government’s plans for Net Zero with the publication of the Carbon Budget Delivery Plan (CBDP) prompted by last year’s High Court judgement. But policy development continues to be too slow and our assessment of the CBDP has raised new concerns. Desp {...}
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About Earth Overshoot Day Earth Overshoot Day marks the date when humanity’s demand for ecological resources and services in a given year exceeds what Earth can regenerate in that year. We maintain this deficit by liquidating stocks of ecological resources and accumulating waste, primarily ca {...}
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Promotions
According to a recent report by the SME Climate Hub, Skills and Knowledge, Lack of Funds & Lack of Time are the three main barriers preventing SMEs from taking action on climate change. Is your business coming under increasing pressure from customers to adapt and embrace more sustainable work {...}
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Register your interest for the next group-buying for solar scheme locally to you! How does it Work? The Solar Together scheme works as follows; 1. Register for free and without obligation When you register online for your complete solar PV system, you will be asked questions about your house {...}
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Climate change is a threat to human well-being and planetary health. Human activities, principally through emissions of greenhouse gases, have unequivocally caused global warming, with global surface temperature reaching 1.1°C above 1850–1900 in 2011–2020. Global greenhouse gas emission {...}
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New reporting tool and guidelines are now available on the SME Climate Hub. The SME Climate Hub has launched a new reporting tool to help businesses keep track of reductions in carbon emissions as part of their commitment to the UN's 'Race to Zero' campaign. Available FREE to a {...}
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Company News
"Small and medium-sized enterprises(SMEs) are the backbone of communities and economies around the world. They make up 90% of businesses globally, employ 70% of the world’s workforce and contribute over 50% of global GDP. Rising global temperatures and weatherrelated disasters compound ris {...}
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On Thursday 28th July and with 161 votes in favour, and eight abstentions*, the UN General Assembly adopted a historic resolution declaring access to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment, a universal human right. The resolution calls upon States, international organisations, and business {...}
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Company News
A new Progress Report by the independent Climate Change Committee (CCC) finds major failures in delivery programmes towards the achievement of the UK’s climate goals. CCC Chairman, Lord Deben, said: “The UK is a champion in setting new climate goals, now we must be world-beaters in delivering {...}
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Company News
The Business Carbon Calculator is powered by Normative and offered for free through the SME Climate Hub. Use it to estimate your company’s full carbon footprint and find quick-win actions to reduce emissions. The Climate Crisis Is Getting Worse To limit the worst effects of climate change, we {...}
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All new infrastructure and developments in Kent and Medway should have net zero carbon emissions and use resources efficiently, under new-look design guidance published by Kent County Council, Medway Council, and Kent’s District and Borough Planning Authorities. Communities must also be well co {...}
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Legislation that will protect and enhance our environment for future generations has now passed into UK law. The Act will help clean up the country’s air, restore natural habitats, increase biodiversity, reduce waste and make better use of our resources. It will halt the decline in species b {...}
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Are you feeling overwhelmed by all the talk around climate change, the 'race to zero - 2050' and not knowing the vital role your business has in achieving this goal? You're not alone! The SME Climate Hub is a pioneering global initiative that aims to create a tipping point for main {...}
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Strategy document setting out the UK Government's policies and proposals for decarbonising all sectors of the UK economy to meet our net zero target by 2050. Last year, the Prime Minister set out his 10 point plan for a green industrial revolution, laying the foundations for a green economic {...}
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Promotions
Growing the Low Carbon Economy Across the South & East Whether it be unlocking funding for an energy efficiency upgrade to your operations, to develop or improve your ‘green’ product/service proposition or simply assisting you to streamline or innovate, LoCASE is here to help support your {...}
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People and the planet are only as healthy as the ecosystems we all depend on. Bringing degraded ecosystems back to life – for example by planting trees, cleaning up riverbanks, or simply giving nature space to recover – increases their benefits to society and biodiversity. Without reviving ecosy {...}
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