City Corporation on track to hit net zero by 2027

A new City of London Corporation report has revealed the organisation has slashed its net carbon emissions by 66% since 2018/19, leaving it on track to hit its key target to reach net-zero in its own operations by 2027. The governing body of the Square Mile, which is also a major public services provider in London, cut emissions across its buildings including in the Barbican Centre, its historic Guildhall headquarters, the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, and the London Metropolitan Archives. Lighting, ventilation, heating, cooling, humidification, and insulation were upgraded at the iconic…

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London Climate Action Week: big business aims for 100% renewable power and electric transport

As the Mayor of London’s inaugural London Climate Action Week (1-8 July) gets under way today, five major companies are leading by example, by making ambitious new commitments on clean energy and transport. The UK’s leading sportswear retailer JD Sports Fashion plc, The City of London Corporation and innovative property investor Derwent London have committed to source 100% renewable electricity by joining RE100 – the global corporate leadership initiative toward zero carbon grids, led by The Climate Group in partnership with CDP. Europe’s longest established car park management company APCOA PARKING Group…

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