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Norse power: How University of York slashed the carbon footprint of its Viking supercomputer

When the University of York needed to replace its ageing Viking supercomputer, a shift to Scandinavia may not have been the obvious choice. We...
Bird's Eye View of Wastewater Treatment Plant.

Is water the next target for disclosures to investors?

Investor demand for information about corporate risks relating to water has more than doubled since last year, according to an organisation that sets international...
workers on an industrial industry site

Powering competition: what the government’s energy plans mean for energy-intensive businesses

Nathan Bend, Strategic Account Manager at Sustainable Energy First explains why the Modern Industrial Strategy has concrete benefits.The UK government’s Modern Industrial Strategy sets...
ISO-and-GHG-Protocol

ISO and GHG Protocol join forces to simplify carbon accounting: What businesses need to...

Two of the world’s most trusted greenhouse gas (GHG) accounting systems - the ISO 1406X series and the GHG Protocol - have announced a...

What is a SECR intensity ratio?

Businesses in scope of SECR have to use ‘at least one intensity ratio’ in their reporting. Simon Chiva, Head of Climate Action at Sustainable...
coral reef

Why businesses must wake up to ecosystem danger

Simon Chiva, Head of Climate Action at Sustainable Energy First, explains why the threat to global biodiversity is a serious business risk.“Global ecosystem degradation...
USA Withdrawal From Paris Agreement, UNFCCC.

What does US withdrawal mean for the global climate fight?

The Trump administration has withdrawn from the Paris Agreement and the UNFCCC. The Energy Advice Hub team assesses the damage. There has been no...
How Retailers Can Cut Energy Costs.

Retail under pressure: Five practical ways retailers can take back control of energy costs

By, Jon Cranefield, Head of Responsible Consumption at Sustainable Energy First.Retail has rarely faced a more complex operating environment. Profit warnings have dominated headlines in...

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