Dispelling heat pump myths: what to expect when you install a heat pump for your workplace
Heat pumps are growing in popularity as an efficient and low carbon way to heat buildings, a viable alternative to fossil fuel boilers. However, they’re still fairly new technology, and there are several myths out there about what it’s like to have a heat pump as the heating system for a workplace. In this post,…
Should your business switch to electric cars or vans?
If your business uses cars or vans, one way to reduce your environmental impact could be to swap to electric vehicles. As well as the reduced carbon emissions, your business may also be able to access grant funding to do this. Simply Business have published an article covering everything you need to know about moving…
9 out of 10 small businesses have no idea of their environmental impact
Research published this week by the British Chambers of Commerce based on a survey of 1,000 UK small businesses reveals that only one in ten (11%) are measuring their carbon footprint. Furthermore, only one in seven (13%) have set targets to reduce their emissions. Almost two thirds (64%) of businesses surveyed say they don’t see net zero targets as a high priority after the…
UK’s green economy is four times larger than the manufacturing sector
According to newly released report ‘Where we were, where we are, and where we’re going’ published by kMatrix the UK’s low carbon economy is worth more than £200bn, four times the size of the manufacturing sector (worth £55.6bn), with growth expected to accelerate in the coming years. Stay up-to-date with the latest news The Sparks…