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TfL’s greenhouse gas emission reduction targets and net-zero targets validated

Stuart Mitchell

Transport for London’s (TfL) commitments on climate action have been recognised as the gold standard. This is after the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) validated TfL’s near and long-term emission reduction targets, and net-zero target in line with limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees above pre-industrial levels, meeting the goals of the Paris Agreement. SBTi is a UK based climate-action organisation that provides validated standards, tools and guidance to help companies and organisations like TfL, and thousands of others across the transport, financial and consumer sectors to reduce their carbon…

Cadent reaches 350 Centres for Warmth in poignant milestone

Stuart Mitchell

Cadent, the UK’s largest gas distribution network, has announced the opening of its 350th Centre for Warmth, a nationwide programme set up to support those living in the most vulnerable situations impacted by the cost-of-living crisis. Evolve Nottingham CIC is the latest Centre for Warmth to join the programme, which was launched in 2021 to support low-income households with practical and hands-on advice. Each centre works with Cadent to ensure visitors receive the help they need regarding energy efficiency, including debt and benefits entitlement advice. Investment in the initiative has…

Association of Charitable Foundations and Blackbaud Announce Corporate Partnership to Enhance Social Impact 

Stuart Mitchell

The Association of Charitable Foundations (ACF), the UK’s leading membership association for foundations and independent grant-makers, and Blackbaud, the leading provider of software for powering social impact, are excited to announce a new corporate partnership that will enhance the effectiveness and reach of charitable foundations across the UK. ACF partners with select solutions providers and professional services firms to deliver deep sector insights and specialised technical expertise with its members. This partnership with Blackbaud is built on a shared commitment to enhance value for ACF members. Through collaboration, the partnership will…

CISL’s Entopia Building shortlisted for RIBA award

Stuart Mitchell

The Cambridge headquarters of the University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership, the Entopia Building, is among 23 projects nominated for the RIBA (Royal Institute of British Architects) East Awards 2025. Constructed in 1939 to house a telephone exchange, the Entopia Building, formerly 1 Regent Street, was sustainably refitted at a cost of £12.6 million and CISL moved in in 2022. The building also houses the Canopy, a Cambridge community for entrepreneurs, startups, innovators and small businesses pioneering sustainability innovation.  Entopia’s retrofit was a collaborative project. The updated building achieved…

Airbus launches study on non-CO2 aircraft emissions with Canadian aerospace partners

Stuart Mitchell

Airbus and major Canadian aerospace academic and research organisations have launched a project to measure non-CO2 emissions produced from different jet fuels, including 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).  The project named Contrail Research Yielding STimulating Advanced RQL Learning (CRYSTAL) includes a ground and flight test campaign at Airbus’ Mirabel site in Canada, the A220 Programme headquarters.  The CRYSTAL project aims at measuring emissions on-wing (ground testing) and in-flight emissions and contrails at various altitudes (flight testing) using the A220 flight test aircraft.   Both ground and flight tests will be operating…