Tag: net zero

Girls in energy conference tackles STEM skills gap

Environment

Matthew Taylor - December 2, 2024

THE latest Girls in Energy conference was held on Friday, 29 November, to give those aged between 14-17 a chance to engage with STEM...

‘Carbon-eating’ materials could advance sustainable construction

Business

Sean McKinven - September 25, 2024

A TEAM of scientists from a Scots university are researching how low-carbon building materials could increase sustainability in construction. Led by Dr Mehreen Gul, a...

Survey launched to help Scotland’s food and drink sector with net zero bid

Business

Sean McKinven - September 4, 2024

A NEW survey has been launched as a net zero group say sustainability targets are critical to maintaining Scotland’s £16bn food and drink sector. The...

New report builds foundations to cut construction’s carbon footprint

Environment

Fiona Brown - August 29, 2024

USING waste clay and brick in concrete production may reduce the carbon footprint of the UK construction industry, according to a new report Experts at...