CIBSE and Carbon Trust show the way to tons of carbon savings in 100 days
Published: November 2006
CIBSE’s campaign to reduce carbon emissions this summer was an outstanding success. The outcome shows clearly just how much can be done for a small effort and investment. Our coverage of this campaign highlights the achievement of some of the award winners, with useful lessons for readers keen to mimic their success.
The award for the best carbon-saving campaign was won by United Business Media for its campaign to reduce carbon emissions at Ludgate House in London. The campaign saved 99 t of carbon dioxide.
Acclaim for best campaign, but building shortcomings are revealed
Published: November 2006
United Business Media mounted a good carbon-saving campaign at Ludgate House in London, but it is clear that there is far to go.
Carbon-saving champion Gary Hughes, from the Copthorne Hotel in Cardiff, built on previous efforts to further reduce carbon-dioxide emissiosn by 10.2%.
100 days is just part of ongoing campaign for Copthorne Hotel at Cardiff
Published: November 2006
Even with five years of energy-saving initiatives under its belt, the Copthorne Hotel at Cardiff was able to embark on enough new measures to scoop the award for the most carbon saved.
Cool operators — staff at the Exeter office of architects Lacey Hickie Caley were given a ‘clothes-off’ day as long as they took other steps to reduce their carbon and energy use.
Clothes-off day at architectural practice reveals opportunities for energy saving
Published: November 2006
Everyone in the Exeter office of a firm of architects is more aware of
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