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CRC update

Thu, 26/04/2012

There has been another important update to the CRC. The latest simplified guidance from the Environment Agency highlights the steps required before allowances can be surrendered at the end of July. Each of the steps depend on the earlier steps being completed and some of these may take some time so we recommend you complete this by the 16th July to allow for any delays in the system.  Take a look at the summary of steps.  

UK's outsourced emissions should be measured and reported

Thu, 19/04/2012

The Government should be straightforward about the impact that UK consumption is having on the world's climate, according to a report from the Energy and Climate Change Committee. Click HERE for more information on the WiredGov website.

University Hospitals Bristol NHS FT Wins a Top Environmental Award

Mon, 09/01/2012

University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust (UH Bristol) has won the Environmental Practice Award at the 2011 Health Business Awards. The 5th annual Awards, announced at the Emirates Stadium, London on 8th December, recognise excellence and best practice within the NHS.

NHS Sustainable Development Conference and Exhibition; Delivering the Sustainable Healthcare System

Date: 
14/02/2012
Location: 
Brewery Conference Centre, London

The third annual NHS Sustainable Development 2012: Delivering the Sustainable Healthcare System will take stock of the NHS Sustainable Development Strategy, progress to date in the achievement of Carbon Reductions, whilst also identifying areas for concern, discussing the solutions sought and the challenges ahead in the creation of the Sustainable Healthcare System.

New draft of the CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme allocation regulations (From Localenergy.org.uk)

Mon, 16/01/2012

The Department for Energy and Climate Change (DECC) has published (12.01.12) a new draft of the CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme allocation regulations. There are three key points of interest: 1. Dates for purchase and allocation of allowances; 2. Price of allowances and 3.Fees

New online tool from Carbon Trust - employees can help tackle rising energy bills

Mon, 09/01/2012

Employees could save UK businesses and public bodies £500m and two million tonnes of CO2 thanks to a new, online office tool called ‘Carbon Trust Empower™' launched recently by the Carbon Trust.

£20 million of new Salix funding (from SDU update)

Tue, 03/01/2012

The Department for Energy and Climate Change is boosting the Salix interest free loans fund by £20 million pounds. The additional cash injection is to support more public sector energy efficiency projects. These loans must be agreed by the end of March 2012. Salix interest free loans help to remove the barrier of having to find capital to pay for energy efficiency measures at a time of tight budgets. The loans are provided for energy efficiency projects that pay for themselves within five years through lower energy bills. Repayments are made from the money saved on bills, and once the loan has been repaid the organisation will continue to benefit from the low carbon equipment and the savings it delivers.  The new money is estimated to fund energy efficiency projects that deliver savings of around £46million on bills and 210,000 tonnes of carbon. Interested public sector organisations need to apply to Salix Finance Ltd.

Carbon Trust - carbon usage survey

Tue, 15/11/2011

In association with the Guardian, the Carbon Trust is looking to explore the current challenges and opportunities for the public sector in carbon reduction. Please take 5 minutes to complete this short Carbon Trust survey, and you will be entered into a prize draw for a chance to win £100 of Amazon vouchers. Click on the link to participate in the survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/carbontrustsurvey

Free Carbon Literacy E-learning Resource

Fri, 14/10/2011

As part of its National Sustainable Public Procurement Programme, Defra has launched a new e-learning resource for procurement professionals. The e-learning resource has been developed in collaboration between Defra, the Department of Health, NHS organisations and the EU funded Clear About Carbon project. The FREE resource is aimed at staff in procurement and carbon management and should develop awareness and understanding of terminology and principles associated with the greenhouse effect and climate change. Visit the defra website for more info and to access the resource. Then choose unit 9 for procurement.

Update from the SDU (S. Roschnik 06.09.11)

 

Powerpoint presentation from Sonia Roschnik, Operational Director from the NHS Sustainable Development Unit, given at the NHS South West Sustainability Network meeting held in Taunton on 06 September 2011. The presentation covers updates on how sustainability is being embedded in new NHS structures, the Route-Map and how to get invovled and Carbon reduction monitoring.

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