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As last week was #NetZero Week, we thought we would take the opportunity to be open about some facts about our companies waste, electricity and emissions. Did you know that as a company, Integra produces waste that weighs the same as one London bus? And that our building used enough electricity in the last year to power 25 UK homes for a year? In 2023, our measured emissions completed by Planet Mark the equivalent of 106 flights from London to New York – our strategic ambition as an organisation is to significantly reduce our waste and emissions over the next year and we will be making a major announcement in this regard in the coming weeks. Additionally - to help set the benchmark for UK industry progress on net zero, we have also responded to the UK Net Zero Business Census. We encourage all of our network to respond on behalf of their own organisations, to make sure that the voice of industry is heard loud and clear, particularly with the next government following the general election. Head to https://lnkd.in/emRZpgnZ to respond on behalf of your organisation and play your part. #netzeroweek #sustainability #insurance

Do you have 5 minutes to help the UK’s journey towards net zero? 🌍 https://lnkd.in/efiDJsnh If so, please consider completing the UK Net Zero Business Census, delivered by UK Business Climate Hub in partnership with Planet Mark. You don’t need a net zero policy to take part – you just need to be a UK business. By answering a few questions, you’ll help identify where more support is needed for UK businesses on the road to net zero, and inform policies for a more sustainable future. The Census is open until the 30th June 2024. PS. You might find this particularly interesting if you’re a B Lab UK or part of the Better Business Act! #NetZero #NetZeroUK #SustainableFuture

🇮🇹🍕🍝 The idea behind the Rete Assist webinar, organised as part of PENTREN, was to look beyond the technical and theoretical ideal of #energycommunities in the Italian context. 🕹️ Indeed, while the technical context is promising and the players are ready to take the plunge as soon as the long-awaited ministerial decree is published, as Emmanuele Maria Petruzziello pointed out, the social and cultural reality of the energy communities, despite their potential, is still underestimated. 👩🔧 They often lack diversity: as Aurore Dudka pointed out, there are still few women, few young people and few poor people among the members of the existing communities. It prevents them from dealing adequately with energy poverty. There is still too little involvement of people affected by energy poverty, and the organisations lack the knowledge or resources to tackle the challenges appropriately. 🧊 One thing is clear to me from this fascinating discussion that I had the opportunity to lead today: energy, in the "energy community", is just the tip of the iceberg. Producing and sharing energy within a community is just the pretext for creating social links, providing training and encouraging people in their projects, and creating value, particularly for young people and women in underserved areas. 👯♀️ ⚖️ At a time when climate change is increasingly becoming a social challenge, creating new reference systems that put people at the centre is fundamental. That's the meaning of #energyjustice 📹 The video of the meeting will soon be available on the Rete Assist website. In the meantime, thanks so much to Marina Varvesi, Federica Petraroli and Federica Ragazzo for your support!

📢 Happening Tomorrow! Join StateUp's Tanya Filer for an online discussion on "Unlocking Urban Resilience Through Public Financial Innovation" hosted by our friends at Resilient Cities Network as part of their #CitiesOnTheFrontline series. Tanya will introduce the findings of our latest report, "Cities That Thrive: Public Financial Innovation as a Catalyst for Urban Resilience", developed in partnership with Resilient Cities Network and Visa. The twenty-first century has proven to be full of uncharted territory for cities, from pandemics to increasingly widespread climate-change impacts and ongoing social, economic, and technological change. The demand for innovative solutions to ensure urban systems can withstand, adapt to, and thrive amidst these compounding stresses is urgent. The new report, grounded in deep research into cities and fresh survey data from 30+ cities’ officials, reveals how public financial innovation can work as a catalyst for urban resilience. Join us as we delve into these issues and explore innovative digital approaches to urban resilience. 🔗 Webinar: Cities on the Frontline 📅 Date: 13/06 🕒 Time: 3 PM GMT Register Now: https://lnkd.in/gtsC535e Key Speakers: Theo Blackwell MBE, Chief Digital Officer, Greater London Authority Philip R. McChesney, Assistant Chief Innovation Officer and Director, Broward County Government And our own Tanya Filer, CEO and Founder, StateUp And, if you haven't already, be sure to read our full report, here it is: https://lnkd.in/ehZCaPJu. Visa Government Solutions #cities #publicfinancialinnovation #climatechange #GovTech #publicpolicy

🔴 We are live now! 🎬 Join the "Renovation Roadmaps: Transforming Europe's Building Landscape to Leave No One Behind" webinar online. Energy poverty remains a critical issue within the European Union, where many households still lack essential energy services. This upcoming event, part of the EUSEW 2024 Sustainable Energy Days, seeks to shine a spotlight on renovation roadmaps, emphasizing the need for these communication instruments to be thoughtfully designed to accelerate renovations on a large scale. It emphasises the importance of combining technical and social expertise to ensure an inclusive approach, that focuses mostly on the most vulnerable citizens, aiming to leave no one behind. By coming together for this occasion, the four projects – RENOVERTY Project, Horizon 2020 iBRoad2EPC project, RENOCALLY, and GREEN Home – will unveil their recent results related to the development of effective renovation roadmaps in each case under study. Event agenda: 10:00 Welcome, introduction and the new buildings directive – Dr. Kristina Eisfeld, Climate Alliance  10:15 iBroad2EPC – the missing link between EPCs and the renovation passport? – Emily Bankert, BPIE - Buildings Performance Institute Europe 10:30 Presentation from RENOCALLY project – Rutger Broer, BPIE 10:45 RENOVERTY renovation roadmaps for tackling energy poverty in rural areas – Lidija Zivcicč, FOCUS 11:00 Citizen Roadmaps- follow the money – Nicholas Stancioff, Funding For Future 11:15 Discussion and conclusions  12:00 END 🕰 Starting at 10:00 CET 📍 Microsoft Teams Join our event now👉 https://lnkd.in/dfWShd7b

Unlock the potential of your city! Embrace #opengov principles to transform service delivery. Discover 6️⃣ actions that can accelerate SDGs and leave a lasting impact on local communities at https://lnkd.in/erjnw-yJ #LocalOpenGov

Broadway Initiative is delighted to be an official partner of the first UK Net Zero Business Census (https://lnkd.in/etaiTC8V)   This is the largest national research initiative of its kind, delivered by the UK Business Climate Hub in partnership with Planet Mark and a coalition of business associations, media outlets and large corporates.    This initiative aims to establish a definitive benchmark for the private sector's contribution to the UK's national 2050 net zero target through a strong collaborative effort to gather the largest ever dataset reflecting UK organisations progress on net zero. Take part in the Census and help shape invaluable insights for policymakers, investors, and business leaders, guiding the nation's journey towards a sustainable future.    You can access the Census at https://lnkd.in/etaiTC8V until 30th June, 2024. Let's work together to drive positive change and pave the way for a more sustainable future.    #NetZeroBusinessCensus #netzero #sustainability

Has your organisation taken part in the UK Net Zero Business Census? - www.netzerocensus.co.uk    Don’t miss your opportunity to be part of the largest national research initiative of its kind, delivered by the UK Business Climate Hub in partnership with Planet Mark.   The Census is open to all UK organisations no matter where you are on your net zero journey, whether you have a full action plan or haven't started yet, let us know and why. All responses are anonymous!   Make a difference by taking part and inspiring other businesses to take action. Let's work together to drive positive change and pave the way for a more sustainable future.    #NetZeroBusinessCensus #NetZero #Sustainability #BusinessAsAForceForGood

Electricity North West is delighted to be an official partner of the first UK Net Zero Business Census – https://lnkd.in/edaetGmG This is the largest national research initiative of its kind, delivered by the UK Business Climate Hub in partnership with Planet Mark and a coalition of business associations, media outlets and large corporates. This initiative aims to establish a definitive benchmark for the private sector's contribution to the UK's national 2050 net zero target through a strong collaborative effort to gather the largest ever dataset reflecting UK organisations progress on net zero. Take part in the Census and help shape invaluable insights for policymakers, investors, and business leaders, guiding the nation's journey towards a sustainable future. You can access the Census at https://lnkd.in/edaetGmG until 30th June 2024. Let's work together to drive positive change and pave the way for a more sustainable future. #NetZeroCensus #netzero #sustainability

The lack of infrastructure, combined with the often-high costs of superfast connectivity leads to the exclusion and isolation of individuals and whole communities. Access is not just a luxury but a fundamental requirement for individuals, companies, and governments alike. Prioritising investment in digital connectivity is crucial to ensure equitable opportunities for all individuals and communities. Read more from our Interim CEO Elizabeth Anderson