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Vattenfall’s Annual and Sustainability Report 2023: Continued work for fossil freedom

Stuart Mitchell

Vattenfall’s Annual and Sustainability Report for 2023 contains a special focus on offshore wind and new nuclear power – necessary factors for the energy transition as well as Vattenfall’s continued work for fossil freedom. The demand for fossil-free energy increased during 2023, and the targets for the energy transition have never been higher. However, the required build-out is not keeping pace. Investments need to multiply and the right incentives for those affected by the necessary new infrastructure must be developed. Vattenfall is committed to building a future where everyone can…

Diageo North America selected by U.S. DOE to install innovative heat battery technology to decarbonize production operations in Illinois and Kentucky

Stuart Mitchell

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations (OCED), as part of its Industrial Demonstrations Program (IDP), has selected Diageo North America to begin award negotiations of up to $75 million in funds to support the electrification of its production sites in Shelbyville, Kentucky and Plainfield, Illinois – with the goal of making both facilities carbon neutral by 2026 and 2028, respectively. Diageo will partner with Rondo Energy to install Rondo Heat Batteries at the production sites, providing low-cost, zero-carbon heat and power, and eliminating reliance on…

Manchester City plans to make training facility one of football’s largest producers of renewable energy

Stuart Mitchell

Manchester City has announced plans to make its training facility, the City Football Academy, one of the largest producers of renewable energy in world football. The current Premier League Champions are seeking planning approval from Manchester City Council for the installation of 10,887 solar panels which will generate up to 4.39 MWh of renewable energy every year. While the self-supplied energy will completely offset the City Football Academy’s annual usage, the power will be shared with the Etihad Stadium. In doing so, the project forms a key part of the…

BRE calls for next government to raise the bar on UK building standards, with ‘micro’ investment zones and AI adoption

Stuart Mitchell

The Building Research Establishment (BRE) has recently published its Manifesto for 2024, calling on the next Government to commit to world-leading standards for British buildings. Key asks include encouraging ‘micro’ investment zones to develop clusters of excellence in net zero research, embracing technologies like AI to enable improved planning and retrofit programmes, and enabling government collaboration with low carbon entrepreneurs to ensure innovative products meet sustainability standards. BRE’s Manifesto calls for the incoming Government to commit to issuing a White Paper on building standards within six months of taking office.…

The One Club’s 14th “Where Are All The Black People” Conference and Career Fair Set for September 26-27

Stuart Mitchell

The One Club for Creativity has announced its annual Where Are All The Black People (WAATBP) diversity conference and career fair will take place on September 26-27, 2024 in New York. Now in its 14th year, WAATBP is the leading annual gathering to address and correct the lack of diversity within the ad industry, bringing together Black voices from across the ad community – from students to C-suite leaders – to celebrate successes, examine challenges, and assert their rightful place at the table alongside their allies.  The conference is a…