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INNOVATION THROUGH

PARTNERSHIP

Awarded the Thermal Management

Company of the Month

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Envirologistics Consulting

The experts of transport and waste compliance

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Editor’s Comments

Welcome to our November issue of

Sustainability Today! Explore

our hand-picked features

on innovative companies

across the sustainability,

energy, water, recycling

& waste management

sectors.

Turn to page 6 for our

full review of Global

Offshore Wind 2025,

held on 17th–18th June at

ExCeL London. This year’s

event highlighted the critical

role of mission frameworks and

focused on the urgent actions

required to meet UK and global offshore

wind deployment targets for 2030. And don’t

forget – Global Offshore Wind 2026 will take

place at Manchester Central on 16th–17th June

next year!

The past twelve months have marked a

remarkable new chapter in Dooley Consulting’s

story – one defined by renewal, resilience, and

impressive growth. Following well-documented

challenges involving an investor group in its

On the Cover

INNOVATION THROUGH

PARTNERSHIP

Awarded the Thermal Management


Page 12-13

Contacts

previous company, the team chose

to move forward with purpose,

drawing on more than two

decades of expertise in

water management and

environmental innovation.

In our feature on

pages 4–5, we name

Dooley Consulting our

Water Management

Company of the Year.

We explore the key

design advancements

driving their next-generation

river monitoring systems and

uncover the passion behind the

company’s continued innovation in

water quality monitoring.

Other topics covered: Renewable Energy,

Thermal Management, Building, Fire

Suppression, Water Management, Recycling

& Waste Management, Air Quality, Climate

Change News.

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Contents

SUSTAINABILITY

TODAY

Global Offshore Wind Show

Review – Top Exhibitors 6

Global Offshore Wind

2025 was held from

17th-18th June at ExCeL

London and this year’s

show was centered on

the importance of mission frameworks, being

the world’s largest offshore wind market.

Water Management

News 10

Waterside regeneration

specialists, Peel

Waters, have appointed

construction company

GRAHAM as the main contractor

for the infrastructure works at Central Docks.

Sustainability Today 14

The London Climate

Technology Show 2025

serves as a vibrant

platform for crosssector

networking,

knowledge exchange,

and business development.

Renewable Energy Company of

the Month 15

As cycling continues to

surge in popularity across

the UK, an often-overlooked

environmental challenge

is growing with it: the

thousands of tonnes of

tyres and inner tubes discarded every year.

Building 16

CARLISLE®, the

waterproofing and building

envelope specialist, has

extended the company’s

market-leading ARBOSHIELD

Pro® fire-rated façade systems range with

the launch of two new pasted fire-resistant

membrane systems.

Fire Suppression Company of

the Month 17

SMARTRIUM UK stands

apart as the only provider

on the suppression market

offering a fully FM-certified system specifically

designed for the waste and recycling industry.

Sustainability Today is

sponsored by

Dooley Consulting – see

them on pages 4-5

Water Management Company of the Year

A year of renewal, innovation, and

recognition: DWEC and RTC Instrumentation

named Sustainability Today’s Water

Management Company of the Year

he past twelve months have marked an

extraordinary chapter in our company’s journey –

Tone defined by renewal, resilience, and remarkable

growth. Despite our well documented challenges with

an investor group in our previous company, we took

the decision to move forward, building on more than

two decades of experience in water management and

environmental innovation.

What could have been a setback quickly became a

powerful opportunity. As we rebuilt, we came to truly

appreciate the depth of expertise, hard-earned lessons,

and enduring relationships we had accumulated over the

years. That foundation – shaped by innovation, integrity,

and a drive to make a difference – became the launchpad

for a new era of success.

It soon became clear that our pace of progress was not

only returning to form but accelerating. The momentum

reminded us of one of our most exciting and impactful

periods: the height of the COVID-19

pandemic. During that time, with

vital support from the UK

Government’s Accelerated

Capability Environment

(ACE) team, we developed

eight new products that

contributed directly to

the national COVID

response. That intense

period of creativity

and purpose remains

one of our proudest

achievements – and

continues to inspire the

way we innovate today.

Rebuilding and reconnecting

Starting anew is never without

uncertainty, but this past year

has exceeded even our most

optimistic expectations. Our reputation

for reliability and deep-rooted relationships

within the UK Water Sector helped smooth the transition.

Our customers – many of whom have worked with us

for years – placed their confidence in our ability to

deliver, knowing that we always go above and beyond

to support them.

That customer-first approach is at the heart of everything

we do. We don’t just provide equipment; we partner with

our clients to help them meet their challenges head-on.

This philosophy has allowed us to rebuild faster, stronger,

and more connected than ever.

Driving innovation in water quality monitoring

Innovation continues to be our defining strength. Over

the past year, we have launched two new products, with

a third about to enter the market. Each was born from

active collaboration with our customers and partners – a

direct response to the evolving needs of the Water Sector.

One of our most exciting recent initiatives is the

Continuous River Water Monitoring Collaboration,

developed to meet the new requirements of Section 82

legislation. This comprehensive system measures the

mandated parameters for river water quality, integrates

secure data transmission to the cloud, and helps utilities

demonstrate compliance and accountability.

The urgency of this work cannot be overstated. Water

companies across England face mounting pressure to

clean up rivers and restore ecosystems, and legislation

now clearly defines their responsibilities.

With only 2% of the planet’s water

being potable, any pollution of this

finite resource carries profound

consequences. Clean water is

fundamental to public health,

environmental balance, and

global sustainability – and

we are proud to be part of

the solution.

Collaborating for smarter,

cleaner solutions

Our approach to innovation

has always been holistic.

In developing our river

monitoring systems, we have

collaborated with a network of

expert partners to deliver a full

end-to-end solution that not only

meets legislative requirements but

exceeds them.

Some of the key design advancements include:

t Precision auto-cleaning and auto-calibration of

sensors for maximum data accuracy.

t Extended maintenance intervals, reducing site visits

and operational costs.

t Optimised power consumption, with off-grid and

battery-powered options.

t Environmentally sound protocols for Dissolved Oxygen

and Turbidity sensors that eliminate the need for

calibration fluids.

t A breakthrough Ammonia sensor that uses minute

amounts of calibration fluids, extending sensor lifespan

and reducing waste.

t Ease of maintenance and recycling, with modular

components designed for sustainability.

Solving the Ammonia Accuracy Challenge

Section 82 stipulates that Ammonia must be monitored

every 15 minutes using Ion Selective Electrode (ISE)

technology, yet even the best sensors on the market

have struggled with drift and fouling. In wastewater

environments, where sensors are constantly exposed to

challenging conditions, maintaining accuracy has been a

persistent issue.

After years of pursuing incremental improvements, our

breakthrough came through collaboration. When we were

introduced to Instru, a Spanish company with over 20

years of experience in precision ammonia analysis, we

immediately recognised a perfect synergy. Their Instran

4 Sustainability Today is sponsored by Dooley Consulting – see them on pages 4-5

Water Management Company of the Year

Ammonia Analyser had solved the drift problem entirely

through a clever process of automatic calibration every 15

minutes using the Standard Known Addition method.

Rather than reinventing the wheel, we partnered with

Instru to bring their proven technology to the UK market.

The partnership reflects our shared commitment to

precision, sustainability, and customer service – and we are

proud to represent such a trusted and innovative brand.

The vital role of Dissolved Oxygen

Another critical parameter under Section 82 is Dissolved

Oxygen (DO) — a direct indicator of river health and

ecological balance. Oxygen levels determine whether

rivers can sustain aquatic life and influence the entire

surrounding ecosystem. When oxygen levels fall, fish

kills are often the most visible symptom, but the

invisible damage to smaller organisms can be far

more devastating.

Our SensorOUR technology, developed by RTC

Instrumentation, was built on years of experience in

wastewater treatment and process optimisation. While

competitors claim self-cleaning oxygen sensors that don’t

require calibration, feedback from the field tells a different

story. True precision demands reliable self-cleaning and

verified calibration – and that’s where our disruptive

technology stands apart.

Through a rigorous process of design, testing, and

redesign, our multidisciplinary engineering team refined

the SensorOUR until it met the toughest demands of

real-world wastewater conditions. The result is a robust,

low-maintenance sensor capable of accurate, repeatable

measurements – ideal for both wastewater treatment and

river monitoring applications.

From sensors to systems: Building on experience

Our innovation doesn’t stop at individual instruments.

When a client requested a toxicity analyser, we used

the SensorOUR platform as a foundation, designing a

new automated system suitable for both laboratory

and field environments. Every design decision was made

with safety, accuracy, and environmental integrity in

mind – from accounting for explosive atmospheres and

temperature variations to handling diverse waste streams.

These projects demonstrate how our decades of

experience translate into practical, customer-focused

solutions. We don’t just build sensors; we engineer

complete systems that integrate seamlessly with client

processes, providing the reliability and precision required

for environmental compliance and operational excellence.

Partnership beyond the sale

Our relationship with clients does not end at the point of

sale. We work closely with them long after installation,

helping optimise their processes, troubleshoot challenges,

and identify opportunities for improvement.

Auto-cleaning and auto-calibrating devices like ours enable

precise control of the most cost and energy-intensive

stages of wastewater treatment, such as aeration.

This not only reduces maintenance and downtime

but also improves process efficiency – delivering both

environmental and financial gains.

Global impact and partnership opportunities

We are actively seeking partners and buyers for our

product designs and innovations. While we may not

yet have the global footprint of the industry’s largest

manufacturers, our technologies have immense potential

to transform wastewater treatment worldwide.

Today, most treatment plants operate with 10-40%

over-aeration because current sensors cannot maintain

precise calibration. Considering that aeration consumes

roughly 2% of all power produced globally, improving

this efficiency represents a massive opportunity for both

climate mitigation and cost savings.

At one facility we helped optimise, the customer saved

£390,000 annually – and that was several years ago,

before today’s higher energy costs. The environmental

benefit, including the reduction of greenhouse gas

emissions, amplifies the importance of this work even further.

Recognition and the road ahead

Being named Sustainability Today’s Water Management

Company of the Year is the perfect culmination of this

year’s achievements. It recognises not only our innovation

and dedication but also the collective effort of our team,

partners, and loyal customers.

We have delivered independent audits and optimisation

for older facilities, managed transformative long-term

client projects, designed and upgraded major wastewater

treatment sites, and advanced research and development

for the next generation of monitoring instruments.

Each milestone reflects our unwavering commitment to precision

engineering, sustainability, and collaboration – the same values

that have carried us through change and fuelled our success.

A heartfelt thank you

As we look back on this extraordinary year, we want to

extend our deepest thanks to our customers, colleagues,

and partners across the Water Sector. Your trust, support,

and collaboration have made our resurgence possible.

Starting again has reminded us that progress is not about

avoiding challenges – it’s about facing them with experience,

passion, and purpose. The year has gone better than we

ever imagined, and with new projects already in motion,

the next chapter promises to be even more exciting.

For us at DWEC and RTC Instrumentation, this recognition

is not the destination – it’s another step forward in our

mission to make water management smarter, cleaner,

and more sustainable for everyone.

Please visit: https://www.dooleyconsulting.co.uk

Sustainability Today is sponsored by Dooley Consulting – see them on pages 4-5 5

Global Offshore Wind Show Review – Top Exhibitors

Turning offshore ambition into action

lobal Offshore Wind 2025 was

Gheld from 17th-18th June at

ExCeL London and this year’s show

was centered on the importance of

mission frameworks.

The premier offshore wind event

in the world’s largest offshore

wind market, Global Offshore

Wind brings this exciting sector to

life over two jam-packed days of

political keynotes, expert panels,

debates, procurement tenders, sector deal updates,

disruptive innovation, business partnering, international

pavilions, inward delegations and much more.

This year, the conference focused on the urgent actions

needed to reach UK and global offshore wind deployment

goals for 2030. This year’s theme, ‘Mission: Possible,’

had a central focus on missions and explored how

offshore wind is key to achieving many of the

global net zero targets.

Global Offshore Wind 2025 featured over 100

presentations from experts across three zones of the

exhibition hall. These sessions were

free and featured a wide range of

high-profile expert speakers from

across the industry. From senior

policymakers and CEOs, to experts

in technical fields.

The Rt Hon Ed Miliband MP, Secretary

of State for Energy and Net Zero,

led a keynote address outlining

his priorities as Secretary of State

and a number of new initiatives

his Department has been developing with stakeholders to

support the growth of the offshore wind supply chain.

While Scotland’s Cabinet Secretary for Climate Action

and Energy, Gillian Martin MSP, detailed the future of the

offshore wind industry in Scotland and the action the

Scottish Government is taking to support the growth of its

supply chain and ports to accelerate the energy transition.

There was also a packed list of exhibitors driving

innovation and creating opportunity in the sector at the

show this year.

For example, Aurora Offshore Engineering (AOE), a

boutique engineering consultancy with a strong focus

on offshore renewable energy, ran a series of talks and

demonstrations at their stand on a range of fresh and

creative solutions in offshore engineering, highlighting the

challenges and solutions to reaching net-zero.

Global Offshore Wind 2025 also had plenty of opportunities

for professionals across the sector to network. The

business lounge offered space for delegates to meet in an

informal setting, away from the hustle and bustle, while

The B2B Zone provided a business meeting facility area

open to all delegates to use across the two days.

Global Offshore Wind 2026 comes to Manchester Central

on the 16th-17th June. To register, please see below:

https://www.renewableuk.com/events/global-offshorewind-2026/gow26

Sustainability and suitability of bio-based PU marine fenders

In an era where environmental responsibility

is at the forefront of marine innovation, PU

marine fenders made from 50% bio-based,

waste food materials represent a major

advancement in sustainable design. These

next-generation fenders combine exceptional

performance with a significantly reduced

environmental impact, offering a responsible

alternative to traditional rubber fenders.

Beyond its exceptional durability, the product’s

lifecycle is central to its sustainability. When a

fender shows signs of wear, it can be refurbished,

giving it a ‘second life’ and significantly reducing

waste. At the end of its usable life, the material

is fully recyclable at Buoyant Works’ dedicated

facility, ensuring true circularity with zero

contribution to landfill or incineration.

Unlike conventional rubber, this advanced

polyurethane material is not susceptible to

UV degradation or saltwater ingress, ensuring

long-lasting protection and structural integrity

in even the harshest marine environments.

Traditional rubber fenders often crumble over

time, releasing micro-particles that pollute

the sea and threaten marine life. In contrast,

these PU fenders remain stable and intact,

eliminating this source of contamination.

Environmental performance has been

independently verified through comprehensive

Life Cycle Assessments (LCA) and Environmental

Product Declarations (EPD), demonstrating

that its carbon footprint is only a fraction of

comparable rubber-based products.

By transforming waste food into durable,

high-performance marine protection, these

bio-based PU fenders embody the principles

of circular economy and sustainable

innovation within Buoyant works. They deliver

both superior functionality and genuine

environmental value – a truly future-ready

solution for a cleaner, more responsible

marine industry.

For more information about Buoyant Works

and our full range of marine solutions,

please visit: www.buoyantworks.com


Waste & Transport Consultancy Company of the Month

The experts of transport and waste

compliance – Bridging the gap

In this issue of Sustainability Today we have featured EnviroLogistics Consulting as

our Waste and Transport Consultancy Company of the Month

T

he company has made significant strides since its

inception in 2018. It was founded by Chris Kehoe,

a Chartered Fellow of the Chartered Institute of

Logistics and Transport, an active assessor for waste

management qualifications, and an International

Transport Manager.

Chris has been involved in transport from a young

age, joining the Army at 17 where he gained his HGV

Class 1 licence. He later qualified as a Transport

Manager in 2013 and went on to work for a large

waste-management company, where he completed his

WAMITAB qualification. It was during this period that

he noticed a clear gap in the market. Many

businesses were having to deal with

two regulators – the Environment

Agency and the Office of the Traffic

Commissioner – without anyone

helping them join the dots.

By 2018, the concept of

EnviroLogistics Consulting

had begun to take shape.

Chris soon left full-time

employment to support

operators seeking guidance

in both environmental and

transport compliance. The

ability to manage two regulatory

frameworks under one roof quickly

became the company’s defining strength,

laying the foundation for the business as it

stands today.

Although consultancy has always been the core of

EnviroLogistics, the business has steadily grown

into a recognised training provider. The company is

now an approved training partner of the Chartered

Institute of Logistics and Transport, offering Transport

Manager CPC, Transport Manager Refresher and OLAT

(Operator Licence Awareness) courses for individuals

and businesses. Chris also works as an assessor and

trainer for CIWM (the Chartered Institute of Waste

Management) delivering qualifications and practical

training based on real operational experience rather

than textbook theory.

“I have a genuine passion for both the waste and

transport industries. Being able to pass on what I’ve

learned over nearly three decades is a privilege. I love

the role I have and the part I play in helping

companies stay compliant.”

EnviroLogistics supports operators

on all aspects of waste-site

compliance, including day-today

permit management, COTC

cover, Fire Prevention Plans,

Environmental Management

Systems and communication

with the Environment Agency

when issues arise. The aim

is always the same: to help

sites operate legally, safely and

efficiently, using a common-sense

approach that avoids unnecessary

paperwork.

Transport compliance represents the other

core area of the business. EnviroLogistics supports

companies across the UK with maintenance standards,

drivers’ hours, tachograph management, external

Transport Manager Responsibilities, and Operator

Licence applications. The company holds ISO: 9001

accreditation and is an approved audit provider for DVSA

Earned Recognition, giving it a deep understanding of

DVSA expectations and how

operators can meet them

in a practical, effective, and

safety-focused way.

The business also supports

wider operational needs,

including health and safety

policies, risk assessments

and workplace drug and

alcohol testing. These services often run alongside

consultancy and training, giving clients a complete and

joined-up approach to compliance.

A big part of the company’s culture is shaped by Chris’s

own experience with Neurodiversity. After receiving his

diagnosis early 2024 for AUDHD, he became more aware

of how differently people learn and absorb information.

Because of this, EnviroLogistics is now working to build

neurodiversity training into its courses, ensuring all

trainers understand different learning styles and can

adapt their sessions so every delegate feels supported

and included. The focus is on helping people build

confidence, stay curious and achieve more within their

roles, no matter their background or challenges.

What sets the company apart is the genuine depth of

experience behind it. Chris has worked on the ground

for most of his career, and his enthusiasm shows in how

the business operates and how it supports clients – from

start-ups applying for their first licence to operators

dealing with far more complex compliance issues.

The company’s achievements – including ISO: 9001

accreditation, DVSA Earned Recognition approved audit

provider and now CILT training partner – reflect the

standards it works to and the direction it is heading. As

both the consultancy and training sides of the business

continue to grow, EnviroLogistics is becoming a trusted

and steady partner for operators who want to run

safely, legally and with confidence.

For more information, please see below:

T 01142 919248

enquiries@envirologistics.consulting

https://envirologistics.consulting


Industrial Process Company of the Year

Shaping the future of

gas and air handling

In this issue of Sustainability Today, we are pleased to feature Howden, A Chart Industries Company

as our Industrial Process Company of the Year

F

ounded in 1864 by Scottish engineer James Howden,

the company’s origins lie in the bustling shipyards

along Glasgow’s River Clyde, where its early rotating

equipment helped improve the efficiency of marine

engines. These first innovations set in motion a legacy of

engineering excellence that would evolve over more than

a century and a half into Howden – now part of Chart

Industries – a global authority in gas and air handling

technologies.

From those beginnings, Howden has continued to grow

and refine its expertise. With over 75 years of screw

compressor manufacturing experience still centred in

Glasgow, Howden Compressors now operates within

an international network of engineering and production

facilities. Its focus remains firmly on designing and

manufacturing high-performance compressors, fans, and

advanced gas-handling systems for some of the world’s

most critical and challenging applications.

Today, Howden’s engineered solutions play a pivotal

role in enabling decarbonisation, supporting the energy

transition, and advancing sustainability across a wide

array of industries – from sustainable energy and biogas

production to refrigeration, petrochemicals, and industrial

gas processing. The company’s enduring commitment

to innovation continues to shape the technologies that

drive cleaner, more efficient, and more resilient industrial

operations around the world.

Sustainability remains a continuous journey for Howden,

and the company is constantly exploring new ways to

make its technologies more efficient, its operations

more responsible, and its overall impact more positive.

This dedication has not gone unnoticed and we have

recognised Howden as a leader in the field, reinforcing its

commitment to driving progress every day.

To gain deeper insight into the company’s recent

achievements and challenges, we spoke with Calum Sharp,

Vice President, about how the last 12 months have shaped

Howden’s trajectory.

“The past year has been very positive as we reflect on

another 12 months where interest in our products has

been very strong across most sectors,” Calum said.

“Like I’m sure in most industries, we’re not immune to

macroeconomic effects. Tariff implications and volatility

associated with conflicts in, for example, Ukraine and the

Middle East, have led to bumpy times in trying to forecast

order intake. However, on the whole, tendering activity

remains as high as we can remember, and our revenues

this year will be the highest on record.”

“In terms of order intake, while activity in the oil and

gas sector is always high profile, we are seeing a steady

increase in our energy transition markets, particularly LNG

and biogas. Geopolitical tensions in 2025 have taken a

front seat, with trade tariffs disrupting project timelines

and creating volatility around commercial agreements.

These challenges are not unique to our business but have

resulted in a reduced order intake compared with 2024,

which was a record year that will be very hard to match.”

“Despite these headwinds, our team remains agile

and ready. Over the last three years, our volumes have

grown to record levels. CAPEX investments have also


Industrial Process Company of the Year

In a landmark move announced on 29th July 2025, Baker

Hughes agreed to acquire Chart Industries in an all-cash

transaction valued at $13.6billion, or $210 per share. The

acquisition will expand Baker Hughes’ Industrial & Energy

Technology segment, combining rotating-equipment and

digital capabilities with Chart’s advanced gas-handling,

heat-transfer, and cryogenics technologies. The deal is

projected to drive stronger long-term growth in highdemand

markets – including LNG, data centres, and new

energy – while being immediately accretive to earnings

and cash flow. Chart shareholders approved the merger in

October 2025, and the transaction is expected to complete

by mid-2026, subject to regulatory approvals.

risen significantly, supporting the development of our

manufacturing capacity to meet demands from industrial

refrigeration, PCOG, and renewable market sectors. We

will continue to invest in relationships and infrastructure

to support the growth of global energy transitions — the

growth is there, albeit 2025 has been slower than 2024,

and we hope 2026 will see a return to that optimism.”

One of the company’s most noted products, Howden’s

Oil-Free Screw Compressors, is enabling cleaner industrial

processes and supporting projects in green steel and

nuclear fusion, both key drivers of the global energy

transition.

Unlike traditional compressors, these units use a positivedisplacement

screw design operating at relatively low

tip speeds, making them inherently more resistant to

erosion from free liquids and particulates – a critical

advantage when handling gases with variable molecular

weights, polymer-forming tendencies, or unpredictable

contamination. With no oil in the compression chamber,

they provide truly clean compression, eliminate the risk of

gas contamination, and reduce maintenance requirements.

Howden supports a broad operating envelope with this

range. The oil-free compressors can handle discharge

pressures of up to 30bar (435psi) and differential

pressures of up to 15bar (217psi), with a flow capacity

reaching 92,000m 3 /h (54,150cfm) across

10 different frame sizes. Packages can

be tailored with horizontal or vertical

split casings and materials ranging

from cast carbon to high-chrome

steel, allowing optimisation for diverse

process conditions. For temperature-sensitive or polymerforming

gases, the compressors can be fitted with

liquid injection and bottom discharge to control thermal

dynamics and minimise fouling.

Alongside their popular oil-free screw compressors, we

asked Calum what Howden brings to its clients over

competitors, “We deliver world-class air and gas handling

solutions that help industries accelerate the clean energy

transition. Our portfolio spans from compact industrial

units to some of the world’s largest engineered-to-order

packaged systems, offering unmatched coverage in

operating range and specification.”

“This breadth allows us to support clients with efficient

technologies that reduce emissions and improve energy

performance. Beyond products, we act as a trusted

applications engineering partner, helping end-users

implement sustainable solutions and enabling technology

developers to scale innovations from prototype to full

commercial deployment. By combining technical excellence

with a commitment to decarbonisation, we provide

benefits that go beyond what competitors can offer.”

“Howden delivers manufacturing excellence across our

range of oil-injected and oil-free screw compressors, built

on foundations of proven reliability for the most critical

applications in line with API619 standards. Our installation

footprint covers all major oil and

gas companies worldwide, with

rotor diameters ranging from 127mm

up to 580mm. We have many

configurations, whether compressors

are deployed for ammonia

refrigeration, biogas upgrading,

vapour recovery, flare gas recovery, or

handling low molecular weight gases.”

“In terms of a market-defining

product, our 510/510A model could be

considered our flagship, utilised in applications ranging from

process gas refrigeration to boosting coal bed methane.”

A recent development sees Baker Hughes working through

the legal process to acquire Chart Industries, with a

change of control anticipated in mid-2026. “We at Howden

Compressors are very excited about this,” added Calum.

Looking ahead, Calum highlighted the products and

solutions Howden is most excited about, and explained

that it is focusing on reducing emissions in traditional oil

and gas markets with vapour recovery, flare gas recovery,

and methane mitigation, while investing in research

and development, including a closed-loop hydrogen test

facility to develop compressors for high volumes of green

hydrogen.

Recently, Howden also announced a partnership to

deliver an ultra-high-temperature heat pump capable

of electrifying heating processes above 200°C, providing

industries a pathway to cut fossil fuel use and reduce

carbon footprints.

In the short term, Howden is concentrating on its current

order book while completing a $12 million site investment,

with three of six workstreams scheduled to close in 2025

and the remainder in the first half of 2026. Longer-term

plans include commercialising the SOLAS project – liquidinjected

screw compressors for hydrogen applications

– and expanding partnerships within its regional network,

particularly in China and the US, to offer customers

industry-leading lead times and strengthen its position in

global energy transition markets.

Howden’s success comes from more than world-class

engineering – it is the company’s relentless drive to

innovate, reduce emissions, and deliver solutions that

anticipate the needs of a rapidly changing industrial

landscape. From oil-free compressors to hydrogen-ready

technologies and cutting-edge heat pumps, Howden

combines technical excellence with practical, customerfocused

solutions, helping industries accelerate the energy

transition while improving efficiency and sustainability.

In closing, Calum added, “We’re honoured to be recognised

by Sustainability Today. This nomination validates the

hard work, passion, and commitment our teams bring

every day. Sustainability isn’t just part of what we do – it’s

central to how we think, design, and deliver. Being named

Company of the Year reinforces that we’re on the right

path and inspires us to keep pushing boundaries even

further.”


https://www.chartindustries.com


Water Management News

Planning submitted for

next stage of Mea Park

West at Wirral Waters

eel Waters has submitted a trio of

Pplanning applications to Wirral Council

for the next phase of development at

Mea Park West, a key employment

site within the landmark Wirral Waters

regeneration project.

The applications set out proposals for the

enabling infrastructure across four distinct

plots, involving site remediation, three

new access roads, an energy sub-station

and Sustainable Urban Drainage systems

(SuDS). Extensive landscaping plans

include the expansion of the Greenway

active travel corridor.

The applications also incorporate

proposals for a speculatively built

45,000sq. ft. manufacturing and logistics

unit on one of the plots, with investment

totalling £16m.

Located on the corner of Wallasey Bridge

Road and Beaufort Road, Mea Park West is

a largely vacant brownfield dockside site,

part of Peel Waters’ ambitious vision to

transform the area into a hub for advanced

manufacturing, logistics and innovation.

In total, the four plots at Mea Park West

will ultimately deliver 171,400sq. ft. of

new employment space, alongside the

conversion of the 42,000sq. ft. Mobil

building into an upgraded Modern Methods

of Construction (MMC) Factory. This facility

will act as an industry-led centre for

manufacturing, prototyping, training and

digital design, supporting new housing

delivery both at Wirral Waters and across

the wider region.

Please visit:

https://www.wirralwaters.co.uk

Aquaspira unveils GSHC

System as a Solution to

UK’s Water Scarcity

As the UK faces it’s

most severe water

shortages in nearly a

century, this has become

a significant challenge

for new developments,

particularly data centres

for example which require

millions of litres of water

a year to maintain cool

temperatures to protect

servers.

Aquaspira has invented

a new product – the

pioneering Ground Source Heating and

Cooling (GSHC) System – an innovation

designed to address the dual

challenges of water scarcity and carbon

reduction in the built environment.

Unlike traditional cooling systems that

can consume millions of litres of water

per year, GSHC technology operates as

a closed-loop, without ongoing reliance

on mains water supplies. This preserves

precious water resources but also

supports the government’s net-zero

targets by significantly reducing carbon

emissions as it also uses the earth’s

stable temperature to provide efficient

heating and cooling.

With the government’s push to make

the UK a global AI leader, demand

for data centre capacity is soaring.

However, water-intensive cooling

methods are unsustainable in regions

already facing droughts and supply

constraints. GSHC systems provide a

scalable, low-water alternative, allowing

digital infrastructure to expand without

exacerbating local shortages.

For more information go to:

www.aquaspira.com

Peel Waters appoint Graham

as the Contractor to deliver

£71million of Infrastructure Works

at Central Docks Liverpool Waters

Waterside regeneration specialists,

Peel Waters, have appointed

construction company GRAHAM as the

main contractor for the infrastructure

works at Central Docks – the largest

brownfield site in Liverpool, and

the largest of the five planned

neighbourhoods within Peel’s wider,

emerging Liverpool Waters district.

The appointment continues the

momentum at Central Docks Liverpool

Waters, following the recent completion

of several residential developments,

site investigations and production of

the final designs for the infrastructure

and 2.1-hectare Central Park.

The construction firm will now move

into the role of main contractor and

will be responsible for completing

infrastructure to support the delivery

of approximately 2,350 new homes,

in line with Peel Waters’ masterplan

for the area, and supporting the

Government’s plans to build 1.5 million

new homes across the UK in the next

five years. This essential infrastructure

includes underground utilities, roads

and public realm at Central Docks that

will be fundamental to delivering the

ambitious number of homes within the

neighbourhood.

The works also involve the construction

of an impressive 2.1-hectare Central Park

that sits at the centre of Peel Waters’

plans for Central Docks. Hundreds of

new trees will be planted within the

park, as well as new sports, recreational,

and play facilities for residents and

visitors, as well as spaces to relax.

The park will become one of the city’s

largest green spaces and the focal

point of the 10.5-hectares Central Docks

neighbourhood in Liverpool Waters.

Please visit: www.peelwaters.co.uk

Bottling business toasts

new floor

emtile, a division of Stonhard, has

Kdelivered a ‘single-source’ drainage

and flooring solution for Thomas Hardy

Group, a family-owned bottling and

packaging business.

The company has production facilities

both in Warrington and Kendal, where

they package beers, ciders, soft drinks,

juices and tonic water for a number of

blue-chip companies.

A multi-national brewing business

referred Kemtile to Thomas Hardy Group,

referencing their experience with Kemtile

delivering ‘fit for purpose’ drainage and

flooring solutions on their sites and

complimenting their quality of materials,

workmanship, and overall professionalism.

Kemtile was briefed by the Thomas Hardy

Engineering team to provide a hardwearing

flooring solution suitable for use

on their new canning line. The line was to

be installed at their Warrington site, and

the new floors provided an all-important

hygienic finish that is hard-wearing, easy

to clean and would help to impress future

clients of Thomas Hardy.

The Kemtile team successfully completed

the work over three months including

the installation of 1,200m 2 of Stonhard’s

Stonclad UR and Stonclad UF systems.

Stonclad UR and UF are both heavy-duty

polyurethane flooring systems specifically

designed to provide high levels of hygiene

and chemical resistance to product

spillages and caustic cleaning solutions.

Kemtile has a long-established reputation

for supplying high-quality, fit-for-purpose

drainage and flooring solutions to the

food and drink sector. Drawing upon their

expertise and track record of delivering

solutions in the packaging and bottling

industry, Kemtile is a one-stop-shop

choice for companies looking for singlesource

solutions.

Please visit: https://kemtile.co.uk


Thermal Management Company of the Month

INNOVATION THROUGH

PARTNERSHIP

In this issue of Sustainability Today, we have featured Calatherm as our


E

stablished in 1939, Calatherm is an engineering firm

that designs and manufactures custom thermal

management systems in the UK. Today, Calatherm

is focused on supporting vehicle OEMs as industries look

to reduce emissions and embrace alternative propulsion

solutions.

Based in Tamworth and with eight decades of experience

in the industry, Calatherm has developed a diverse

portfolio of customers thanks to its expert team of

engineers’ focus on combining innovation and solutionsfocused

approaches to support businesses with bespoke

thermal systems.

From small,

niche automotive

manufacturers to

multi-billion pound

construction OEMs,

the company

supports customers across all vehicle industries, both onhighway

and off-highway, from automotive to municipal,

construction to industrial and from forestry to mining.

As Calatherm

delivers thermal

solutions for

mobile applications,

their primary role

is to listen to

their customers’

requirements and

then design, develop

and supply the

optimum solution

that meets them.

The solutions

it provides can

range from loose

Daniel Jackson, Business Development Director at Calatherm

component supply,

such as High Voltage

compressors, pumps

and heaters, to Complete Heating, Ventilation and Air

Conditioning (HVAC) systems to support cabin comfort

and complete thermal solutions for EV and Hydrogen (H2)

applications.

Calatherm is renowned for its support of customers on

their development journey. Taking a holistic approach,

their initial desktop study of the vehicle analysis uses the

intended systems to identify the best-fit components and

technologies to meet the demands of the application,

factoring in operational requirements, environmental

factors and cost expectations.

Using state-of-the-art CAD and simulation tools, their

team creates tailored thermal management solutions

streamlined for performance, durability and seamless

integration into vehicle’s architecture. Calatherm’s

advanced simulation software, including 1D and 3D Fluid



Dynamics and 3D Structural FEA, analyse heat transfer,

fluid flow, structural integrity and system performance,

ensuring each design is fully optimised before physical

prototyping.

In-house prototyping allows Calatherm to test and refine

designs quickly, ensuring that thermal systems meet

all performance and durability expectations before final

production. This hands-on approach guarantees that their

mechanical engineering designs are both innovative and

practical. The company’s in-house environmental test

chambers even replicate real-world conditions to validate

system performance, durability and compliance with

industry standards and for extreme temperatures

and rainfall.

Its quality management processes focus on precision

management and assembly to ensure every thermal

system is produced to the highest standards, rigorously

inspected and calibrated for reliability. Calatherm also

provides full lifecycle support from initial concept to

aftercare, offering technical assistance, system upgrades,

and routine maintenance and overhaul to ensure thermal

management systems continue to perform efficiently.

The company focuses on the small to medium-sized

vehicle manufacturers and can provide the best support

to those looking for more niche and specialised solutions.

When it comes to thermal solutions, it’s rare that an

off-the-shelf product will provide the optimal solution,

so Calatherm seeks out the best-fit solution and can

provide the engineering support to develop it.

Daniel Jackson, Business Development Director, says this

bespoke development system sets Calatherm apart, “We

can demonstrate at a very early stage how the system

will work and how the system will deliver for the vehicle

and the end customer. From there we support the testing

and validation through our on-site facilities. Our goal is to

become the long-term supply partner and we support our

customers through these early stages of the project to

ensure we deliver on the customer requirements.”

The experience Calatherm has built up over the years has

given the company a fantastic grounding in understanding

the different applications, industry requirements and

customer expectations. This expertise ensures that

customers can trust Calatherm’s diagnostics as well as

the final product. This bespoke, solution-based approach

allows the company to apply these decades of experience

to any customer’s requirements.

Calatherm can also intervene where there is a proof of

concept that is already operational but fails to meet

expectations. It can help customers tune their systems,

BOM and functionality as well as take a holistic view

across the whole vehicle to ensure the

best possible solution is found

and the customer’s targets

are met.

“We are a one stop shop for

the complete solution,” explains

Daniel, “We have vertically

integrated our supply chain

and have a well-established

and globally-sourcing supplier

network.”

This global, vertically integrated

system also means Calatherm can

supply components normally only

available to high volume automotive

manufacturers to small to mid-size OEMs, taking

on the integration responsibility as a company. This

brings the best technology to those that would otherwise

not get the chance to benefit from it.

One of these innovations is the recent launch of

Calatherm’s latest battery thermal management system

(BTMS). The BTMS is a vital subsystem in any electric or

hybrid vehicle and Calatherm’s BTMS can provide both

cooling and heating simultaneously. This can provide

reduced battery power consumption through the heat

recovery from the batteries and other drivetrain systems

to then be used to heat the cabin.

“The response to the launch of our battery thermal

management system was extremely positive, with

significant interest surrounding its capabilities in a huge

range of sectors,” Daniel told us, “While there is no ‘one

size fits all’ solution, we are very excited about what our

BTMS can offer our current and future customers.”

Recently the company has also focused on further

development of its 1D thermal analysis capabilities to

ensure it can fully evaluate complete vehicle systems at

an early stage to bring together the right components,

delivering the best solution at the right cost.

2024 saw enhanced investment from UK based investors

in Calatherm, providing the opportunity to further focus

the company on the now increasing demands for thermal

management to support zero emission applications.

In 2025, the company rebranded to reflect this change

in focus, and the launch of a new website has increased

visibility of the expanding range of solutions and provided

a platform to support the publication of supporting

educational content via blogs and white papers.

Looking forward, Calatherm plans to continue to push

brand awareness while always striving to support

customers with its optimal thermal solutions, backed by

the best engineering support and capabilities. It also plans

to release further new technologies and products

that will help shape the

future of the industry and

demonstrate Calatherm’s

thought leadership.

Daniel told us the future

is looking bright for

Calatherm, “While the

brand may be new, we are

still the same engineeringled,

customer-focused

company that is backed

by decades of experience.

Our motto is ‘Together

Creating Solutions’ and

is at the core of what

we do. We really focus on

our relationship with our

customers. It’s a partnership

and one we nurture through

ensuring we understand their

aspirations, their applications and the expectations of

their end customers.”

Calatherm’s focus on innovation and solutions supports

a range of businesses spanning the automotive industry,

where they work closely with clients on every project

creating a reputation for fully understanding client

requirements in a truly collaborative purpose. Working

closely with clients on every project means the company

has developed a reputation for fully understanding client

requirements in a truly collaborative process.

With decades of experience and strong partnerships with

leading manufacturers, Calatherm brings an independent

perspective to sourcing top-quality thermal management

components. From retrofitting older vehicles to designing

cutting-edge heating and cooling systems for new electric

and hydrogen-powered vehicles, Calatherm doesn’t just

keep up with industry trends – it’s leading them.

For more on Calatherm, please see below:

T 01827 300100

info@calatherm.com

www.calatherm.com


Sustainability Today

UK’s Flagship Climate Technology Tradeshow Opens

Complimentary Registration for Global Attendees

Free registration was open for the 4th

edition of the London Climate Technology

Show 2025, which took place on 1st–2nd

October 2025 at ExCeL London. It welcomed over

2,000 attendees, including senior policymakers,

climate tech innovators, investors, and

sustainability leaders from around the world,

the event offered an unmatched opportunity

to foster collaboration and accelerate climate

action on a global scale.

This year’s show featured a high-impact

conference programme with 80+ distinguished

speakers delivering forward-thinking insights

into regulatory developments, infrastructure

transitions, and emerging trends in climate

Carbon Neutrality, still remains

to be the smartest business

decision of the decade

technology. Attendees looked forward to

the dynamic mix of keynote sessions, expert

panel discussions, and targeted networking

opportunities, all designed to inspire solutions

and support scalable climate innovation.

Among the prominent confirmed participants

were Dr Ben Spencer MP, Shadow Minister for

Science, Innovation and Technology at the UK

Parliament; Rosalinde van der Vlies, Director for

Just Transition, Consumers, Energy Efficiency

and Innovation at the European Commission;

Tony Juniper, Chair of Natural England; H.E.

Miguel Berger, German Ambassador to the

United Kingdom; Sean Kidney, CEO of the

Climate Bonds Initiative; Trevor Hutchings,

CEO of the Renewable Energy Association

(REA); Clare Jackson, CEO of Hydrogen UK; Chris

Hewett, Chief Executive of Solar Energy UK; Dr

James Richardson, Chief Economist and Director

of Analysis at the Climate Change Committee;

and Hugh Salway, Senior Director of Market

Development and Partnerships at Gold Standard.

The exhibition floor hosted leading exhibitors

and sponsors, showcasing the most advanced

technologies and strategies across the climate

tech ecosystem. From carbon capture and

tracking, renewable energy, and sustainable

mobility, to ESG solutions, green finance,

industrial manufacturing, and the built

environment, the event showcased innovations

that are reshaping industries and enabling a just

and sustainable transition.

Featured exhibitors included platforms such as

ClearVUE.Zero, 51toCarbonZero, and Scope, offering

powerful tools for carbon tracking and net-zero

implementation. Other companies representing

reforestation and conservation efforts include names

like EcoMatcher, WWF, and The Wildlife Trusts, while

startups including Fledgio and Leap Laboratories

who presented frontier solutions in clean tech and

sustainability. Creative and educational sustainabilityfocused

projects like Thunderheads and ParaStruct

were also showcased, bringing fresh perspectives

to climate action.

The London Climate Technology Show 2025

serves as a vibrant platform for cross-sector

networking, knowledge exchange, and business

development. Whether you are a climate

entrepreneur, an investor looking for promising

ventures, a policymaker shaping the regulatory

landscape, or an organisation committed to

environmental stewardship, this event is your

gateway to leading the climate transition.

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eading the charge in sustainable

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Headquartered in the UK, The Carbon

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Turning cycling waste

into sustainable

opportunity

In this issue of Sustainability Today, we are pleased

to feature Velorim Group as our Renewable Energy


Renewable Energy Company of the Month

A

s cycling continues to surge in popularity across the

UK, an often-overlooked environmental challenge

is growing with it: the thousands of tonnes of tyres

and inner tubes discarded every year. Until recently, the

vast majority of this waste was destined for landfill. That’s

where Velorim comes in – a company at the forefront of

transforming cycling into a truly circular industry.

Founded in 2018 by a group of cycling enthusiasts and

sustainability advocates, Velorim emerged from a simple

but urgent realisation: while cycling is one of the greenest

ways to travel, the industry had a blind spot when it came

to waste. The founders saw an opportunity to close the

loop, to ensure that every part of a bike’s life cycle could

be as environmentally responsible as the ride itself.

“We wanted to make it easy for cyclists and retailers to do

the right thing,” says Russ Taylor, Director. “By providing a

practical, national recycling solution, we’re helping to make

cycling one of the UK’s most sustainable industries.”

Headquartered in Staffordshire, Velorim has built a rapidly

expanding network of collection partners – from bike shops

and workshop mechanics to local authorities – making

tyre and tube recycling accessible

to cyclists across the UK. Riders

can simply drop off their worn-out

equipment at a local collection

point, where it is gathered and sent

to Velorim’s specialist facilities for

responsible processing. This nationwide system not only

keeps thousands of tonnes of waste out of landfill, but

also empowers cycling businesses to play a direct role in

driving environmental progress.

Velorim’s mission is simple but powerful: to collect,

process, and recycle used bicycle tyres and inner tubes,

turning them into valuable secondary materials. Backed by

ongoing research and strategic partnerships, the company

has developed innovative ways to repurpose recovered

rubber and textiles into new products — from durable road

surfacing to high-performance sports infrastructure.

Russ explained, “Our goal is zero waste! Everything we collect

is either recycled or repurposed, ensuring that nothing

ends up in landfill. This commitment to innovation has

positioned Velorim as a UK industry leader and a pioneer

in sustainable waste management for the cycling sector.”

However, what firmly sets Velorim apart is the accessibility

and transparency of its system. Retailers can easily

participate through a subscription-based collection

model, while end users benefit from the knowledge that

their old tyres are being handled responsibly. Velorim’s

robust logistics network ensures materials are collected

efficiently, tracked digitally, and processed sustainably, a

competitive edge rooted in practicality and purpose.

Since its launch, Velorim has rapidly evolved from an

ambitious start-up into a key force driving sustainability

within the cycling industry. By working closely with retailers,

local authorities, and innovative

manufacturers, the company has laid

the groundwork for a circular system

that keeps valuable materials in use

and waste out of the environment.

In 2023, Velorim celebrated the

collection of its 150,000th tyre and

150,000th inner tube – a testament to

its expanding influence. The company

Rubber flooring from processed has also launched new R&D initiatives

tyres

exploring how recovered materials can

be integrated into wider manufacturing

sectors, supporting the UK’s broader circular economy goals.

From partnerships with councils to collaborations with

sustainability-driven brands, Velorim continues to demonstrate

what responsible business can look like in action.

Inner tubes for collection

for the entire industry. By making sustainability easy,

visible, and measurable, Velorim is helping cycling live up

to its green promise.

Velorim’s story is one of innovation, collaboration, and

accountability, qualities that resonate deeply in a world

increasingly focused on sustainable progress. By tackling

an overlooked aspect of cycling’s footprint, the company is

not only reducing waste but redefining what responsible

industry leadership looks like.

Building on its success, Velorim is setting its sights even

higher. With innovative recycling processes and a proven

network of partners, the company is turning bold ideas

into tangible action, aiming to reshape how the cycling

industry approaches waste, reuse, and sustainability.

“With capacity expansion plans underway and growing

international interest, Velorim’s ambitions are bold. We

aim to make cycling the UK’s first truly circular transport

sector, one where every component, from tyres to frames,

can be reused or recycled. Sustainability is not just part

of our business; it is our business, and we’re proving that

with the right approach, waste can become opportunity,”

said Russ.


www.velorim-group.com

Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/company/velorim

Instagram: @velorimuk

YouTube: @velorimlimited2853

Facebook: www.facebook.com/profile.

php?id=100082993737676

TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@velorim_group_ltd

Bag of tyres for collection

Velorim’s customer base spans independent bike shops,

national retailers, local authorities, and cycling event

organisers, but at its heart, the company serves the entire

cycling community. Every cyclist who chooses to recycle

through Velorim plays a part in building a cleaner, more

sustainable future for the sport.

At its heart, Velorim exists to redefine what sustainable

cycling can look like. Every initiative, from tyre collection

to innovative recycling, is guided by a clear purpose: to

minimise environmental impact while empowering riders

and businesses to take meaningful action.

Underpinning everything is a simple philosophy: ‘Riding

Sustainably.’ It’s more than a tagline; it’s a call to action

Shredded tyres


Building

CARLISLE® provides complete

ARBOSHIELD Pro® range of selfadhesive

and pasted Class A

and B membrane systems

ARLISLE®, the

Cwaterproofing

and building

envelope specialist,

has extended the

company’s marketleading

ARBOSHIELD

Pro® fire-rated façade

systems range with

the launch of two new

pasted fire-resistant

membrane systems.

The new products

mean that specifiers can now choose

both the fire-rating and installation

method best-suited to their project from

CARLISLE®’s independently tested EN

13501-1 certified range.

The launch of the ARBOSHIELD Pro® Class

A2 Pasted Façade System (ARPS) and

ARBOSHIELD Pro® BRPS Class B Pasted

Façade System

means that

both A2-s1, d0

and B-s1, d0

reaction to fire

classifications

are available

from CARLISLE®

in a choice of

How’s your back? 37,000 people in construction currently on long

term sick leave – musculoskeletal issues second leading cause

uring Back Care Awareness

DWeek, the British Chiropractic

Association released a new exercise

guide aimed at promoting better

back health within the construction

sector.

The UK construction sector is the

backbone of national infrastructure,

but the backs of its workers are

under serious strain. Between

60%-80% of Brits will suffer

from back pain in their lifetime,

and construction workers are

disproportionately affected due to

the repetitive, high-impact nature

of their jobs. Alarmingly, MSK

conditions like chronic back pain

now account for 37,000 cases of

sick leave in construction annually,

representing 10.2% of all sick leave

across the UK workforce.* For construction firms,

this translates to lost working hours, delayed projects,

and increased safety risks on-site.

To build awareness about the importance of proactively

looking after your back health in construction, throughout

Back Care Awareness week in October, the British

Chiropractic Association (BCA) launched the Stand: Stretch:

Stride Rule – a practical, three-step framework designed

to help workers take control of their back health. Whether

on-site or in the office, these simple exercises can be used

in the construction environment, helping workers relieve

tension, improve mobility, and stay fit for the job.

If you have any pre-existing conditions, injuries or are

currently experiencing back pain, please follow guidance

self-adhesive or pasted

solutions, all providing

high performance,

durability and

buildability.

ARBOSHIELD® Pro

ARPS is the noncombustible,

pasted

EPDM alternative seal

and interface sealing

membrane system for

windows and structural

openings that delivers A2-s1, d0 fire

classification for higher risk buildings.

ARBOSHIELD Pro® BRPS is CARLISLE®’s

Class B s1,d0 rated pasted façade

membrane system, which has been

fully tested and certified as Class W1

rated. While many Class B-rated pasted

façade membrane systems on the UK

market carry only a Class B s3, d0 rating,

ARBOSHIELD Pro® BRPS has an industryleading

‘s1’ certification for risk of smoke

in the event of a fire, which means it is

more effective at limiting smoke.

Please email:

customerservice.arbo@ccm-europe.com

or contact: +44 (0)1773 826661.

from your healthcare professional,

such as a chiropractor, before

completing any exercises.

The Stand: Stretch: Stride Rule

The BCA’s Stand: Stretch: Stride

Rule (30:3:30) includes exercises

that are simple, effective and easy

to complete on-site, encouraging

workers to build healthy habits:

every 30 minutes, take 3 minutes

to stretch or move, aiming for at

least 30 minutes of activity each

day. This rhythm helps counteract

the strain caused by long shifts,

awkward lifting and static postures

common in construction.

Taking frequent movement breaks

throughout the day is supported

by the Chief Medical Officers

guidelines on physical activity, and NHS recommendations

of moving every 30 minutes.

Speaking on the new back health guide for construction

workers, Tim Button, Chiropractor and President of the

BCA, said, “Those working in construction face some of the

toughest physical demands of any job, so it’s no surprise

that back pain and musculoskeletal issues are so common.

In our profession we see the impact every day – from

persistent aches to injuries that keep people off work for

weeks. The Stand: Stretch: Stride Rule is about giving

workers simple, practical tools they can use to look after

their backs before problems escalate.”

“However, if someone’s experiencing ongoing discomfort

or pain, it’s always important they speak to a healthcare

Construction firms prioritise

survival over growth as

labour costs rise

mall and medium-

construction Ssized

firms are turning to

finance for cashflow

support rather than

expansion, according to

new data from Purbeck

Insurance Services, the

UK’s only provider of

Personal Guarantee

Insurance (PGI).With

the sector facing weak

demand and rising

labour and materials

costs, many firms

appear to be ‘treading

water’ until conditions

improve.

In Q3 2025, 51% of personal guaranteebacked

loans in the construction sector

were used for working capital, up from

35% in Q2. Working capital loans typically

support firms through slow trading

periods, ensuring wages, suppliers and

short-term obligations can be met. In

contrast, just 27% of loans were taken for

growth, asset purchases or acquisitions.

The average loan value also dropped to

£168,193 from £194,786 in Q2 2025.

However, applications for Personal

Guarantee Insurance rose by 25%,

indicating that directors are increasingly

aware of the personal financial risk tied to

business borrowing.

Todd Davison, Managing Director of

Purbeck Insurance Services, said, “When

over half of loans are simply keeping cash

flowing, it’s clear that access to finance

is now about survival, not growth. These

building and construction firms are acting

prudently – protecting jobs, managing

obligations and safeguarding personal

assets through Personal Guarantee

Insurance.”

https://www.purbeckinsurance.co.uk

professional – early advice and support can make all the

difference.”

Speaking on the new back health guide, William Roberts

FRSPH, Chief Executive, Royal Society for Public Health, said,

“The Royal Society for Public Health is proud to support Back

Care Awareness Week 2025 and the British Chiropractic

Association’s Stand: Stretch: Stride initiative. Musculoskeletal

health is a vital yet often overlooked component of workplace

wellbeing. We commend the BCA’s efforts to empower workers

with simple, accessible tools to prevent back pain and promote

movement throughout the day. Building healthier workplaces

is essential to reducing the economic and personal burden of ill

health, and initiatives like this are a step in the right direction.”

The new health guide follows on from the BCA’s recent

Health Economics Report, developed with York Health

Economics Consortium (YHEC), which shows that elevating

chiropractors to the same status as physiotherapists

and osteopaths could unlock hundreds of thousands of

extra MSK appointments annually. That means faster

treatment, fewer absences, and a stronger, more resilient

workforce. The economic impact is staggering: £400 million

saved each year, and £1.5 billion over the course of this

Parliament – all while aligning with the NHS’s 10-Year Health

Plan focused on prevention and community-based care.

To explore the Stand: Stretch: Stride Rule in more detail

and access the BCA’s exercise guide, please visit here:

https://chiropractic-uk.co.uk

T 0300 302 0332

enquiries@chiropractic-uk.co.uk

*Office for National Statistics – Sickness absence in the UK

Labour Market

*BCA Health Economics Report


The smarter fire

suppression system

Fire Suppression Company of the Month

In this issue of Sustainability Today

we have featured Smartrium UK as

our Fire Suppression Company of

the Month

MARTRIUM UK was founded in 2024 as a sister

company to SMARTRIUM in Europe. The European

Sdivision was originally formed from an established

fire and security company that recognised a significant

gap in the market for the waste and recycling industry.

Building on this foundation, SMARTRIUM UK was created

to bring that same expertise and innovation to the UK and

Ireland, delivering advanced, industry-specific fire suppression

solutions designed to protect high-risk environments.

SMARTRIUM UK is headquartered in the United Kingdom,

with operational coverage across the UK and Ireland. To

support clients across mainland Europe, the company also

has a dedicated team based in France, managing projects

and customer support for France, Germany, and Spain. This

ensures local expertise and rapid response for all clients,

wherever they operate.

As a technical leader and trusted partner in fire safety for

the waste and recycling sectors, SMARTRIUM UK works

closely with insurers, underwriters and risk surveyors

to align safety solutions with insurance and regulatory

requirements – an approach that sets it apart as a bridge

between technology, compliance and operational risk

management.

SMARTRIUM UK specialises exclusively in the waste and

recycling industry, providing targeted fire suppression

solutions that reduce and mitigate the risk of fires caused

by a multitude of ignition sources, including lithium

batteries, combustible materials and operational hazards.

Its goal is to deliver intelligent, reliable and compliant systems

that protect people, property and business continuity in one of

the most challenging industrial environments.

The company’s FireRover system represents the first smart

monitored fire protection solution in the world, combining

live early detection, remote verification and targeted

warning and suppression all in one patented package.

The system is designed to have direct communication

with local fire departments during an active event and

its artificial intelligence combined with human expertise

makes it possible to avoid untimely extinguishments and

to have intelligent extinguishing. This means no false

alarms as well as minimal operational downtime and

water usage.

FireRover’s innovative fire suppression solution has been

recognised worldwide winning the 2020 Innovator of

the Year award from the National Waste & Recycling

Association and the 2019 Gold Edison Award for Technology

of the Year from Wastedive. The Fire Rover Continuous

Flow Primary System has achieved FM Approval, meaning

it has been independently tested and certified to meet

strict global standards for fire detection, suppression,

control, and remote monitoring. This certification covers

the full system - including hardware, software, water

delivery, and monitoring - under multiple FM standards

such as FM 1421, 5511, 3810, 3010, 3011 and 3260. With over

800 units installed and 10,000 fires extinguished, the Fire

Rover is pioneering a smarter way to fight fire.

For SMARTRIUM UK, the FM Approval provides strong

assurance of system performance and reliability,

helping insurers, underwriters, and clients recognise Fire

Rover as a proven, risk-reducing solution for high-risk

environments like waste and lithium battery storage sites,

while simplifying compliance and strengthening market

credibility in the UK and across Europe.

Alongside the FireRover, the company has also developed

the Storelith, a patented mobile storage solution for

lithium batteries, designed to offer 24/7 targeted

detection and extinction and address the critical challenge

of safely storing waste lithium batteries.

This ergonomic, tailor-made solution incorporates cutting-edge

technologies to guarantee optimum protection for lithium

batteries and is ideal for environments where mobility and

safety are paramount. It also has a variety of different types of

storage available, as well as secure transport solutions.

SMARTRIUM UK is also enhancing on-site emergency

response capabilities with the continued rollout of Umopi.

The mobile first response unit is designed to fight fires

effectively while waiting for the fire department to arrive.

Developed by specialists in the field of fire-fighting, Umopi

can be easily transported using a forklift truck or other

suitable handling equipment and is fully equipped with

a range of features to ensure rapid, effective intervention

in the event of fire, including a forest fire hose and

motor pump.

SMARTRIUM UK stands apart as the only provider on the

suppression market offering a fully FM-certified system

specifically designed for the waste and recycling industry.

This certification brings greater resilience and assurance,

particularly for businesses seeking insurance coverage on

their assets.

Its recent expansion of operational support across the

UK, Ireland and mainland Europe, has strengthened

collaborations with insurance underwriters and risk

surveyors to standardise best practices in waste industry

fire prevention and is bolstering SMARTRIUM UK’s aim to

become a leading European provider of intelligent fire

safety systems for high-risk industries.

The company’s ongoing R&D in portable and automated

fire suppression technologies, comes alongside future

plans to continue expansion of operational coverage and

technical teams across Europe, as well as continuing to

develop next-generation suppression systems tailored for

battery and waste applications.

SMARTRIUM UK’s goal is simple – to protect lives, protect

assets and keep business downtime to an absolute

minimum. By delivering smarter, more resilient and more

efficient fire protection that enables safer and more

sustainable operations across the waste and recycling

industry, SMARTRIUM UK redefines fire protection and

combines cutting-edge technology with real-world

expertise to deliver reliable systems that safeguards

people, assets and the environment.

For more on Smartrium UK, please see below:

contact@smartrium.eu

https://en.smartrium.eu


Recycling & Waste Management

Alupro launches

campaign to uncover the

‘Secrets of Aluminium’

lupro has launched an

Aexciting new initiative

to increase consumer

awareness around best

practice aluminium

packaging recycling.

The digital campaign, which

kicked off earlier this week

(6th January) and runs until

March, comprises a series

of creative videos promoted

across TikTok, Instagram and

Facebook. Filmed in roving

reporter style, children

compete against adults to

find out who really knows

more about what happens

to packaging once it’s

separated for recycling.

The videos test the knowledge of the

general public, identify a couple of

embarrassing home truths, and enlist the

help of some industry experts to set the

record straight. With a similar campaign

conducted by Alupro in 2023 said to

have reached more than 3% of the UK

population, the team is hoping to match

this milestone on its mission to drive a

national uplift in aluminium packaging

recycling rates.

Tom Giddings, executive

director of Alupro,

commented, “We’ve

definitely seen a shift

in consumer awareness

around best practice

aluminium packaging

recycling since

rolling-out our first

‘Secrets of Aluminium’

campaign. Updating

and relaunching the

programme for 2025

will help to accelerate

our ambitions to further

improving recycling

education.”

“It’s been interesting

to see the common gaps in knowledge

first hand, but also hugely motivational

to understand the younger generation’s

passion, enthusiasm and knowledge. It

gives us real hope for a more sustainable

future.”

To watch the videos, please visit Alupro’s

social media channels or the campaign

page at: https://recyclealuminium.org.

uk/secrets-of-aluminium-2. For more

information about Alupro, please visit:

https://alupro.org.uk

Stora Enso partners with

ECOR Global

tora Enso is proud

Sto announce that

its NeoLigno bio-based

binder is integral

part of ECOR Global’s

new product line, a

ground-breaking fully

bio-based, recyclable and

formaldehyde-free board.

This innovation meets

the increasing demand

for healthier, recyclable,

high-performance

materials, particularly

in furniture and flooring

manufacturing.

The collaboration partnership between

Stora Enso and ECOR Global underscores

a shared vision for advancing

sustainability and high climate ambitions.

By replacing traditional fossil-based

binders with NeoLigno, ECOR Global

has successfully created a product free

from formaldehyde and isocyanates,

eliminating harmful chemicals while

delivering performance. The two

companies’ technical collaboration is

leading to additional breakthroughs

solidifying their commitment to

sustainability.

“This collaboration is an excellent

example of how our bio-based solutions

can unlock new opportunities for our

clients doing good for the people and the

planet,” said Tuomo Heikkinen, VP Head

of Biochemicals and Lignin Applications

at Stora Enso. “With NeoLigno, we’re

helping companies like ECOR Global to

lead the way in creating safer and more

sustainable materials for their industries.”

The new board offers versatility,

making it ideal for furniture and flooring

applications and exhibition materials

at trade shows, as it is fully recyclable

and reusable. Production is already

underway, and the product will debut at

the Stockholm Furniture Fair February

4th-8th, providing a platform to showcase

this transformative innovation to a global

audience.

https://www.storaenso.com/en

https://ecorglobal.com

Bradshaw EV announces

exclusive partnership

with Glutton

radshaw Electric Vehicles, one of the

Bcountry’s leading providers of waste

management vehicles, has announced that

it has been named as the sole distributor

in the UK for street cleaning equipment

specialist, Glutton.

Glutton, headquartered in Belgium, has

over 25 years of experience developing

innovative, eco-friendly street-cleaning

solutions, with machines operating in

more than 8,000 towns and cities across

85 countries.

The partnership comes at a time where

the company is looking to establish

its presence further in the UK, with

Glutton looking to leverage Bradshaw’s

established reputation as a trusted

distributor of specialist electric vehicles

across the country.

Bradshaw, which manufactures electric

tow tractors and industrial equipment, are

also distributors of Taylor Dunn, Goupil,

and Club Car products.

Glutton specialises in creating efficient, ecofriendly

street cleaning solutions designed to

maintain cleanliness in public spaces. Their

product range includes the Glutton Collect

street vacuum cleaner, which is engineered

for efficient litter collection in urban

environments, and the Glutton H 2

O Perfect,

which utilises a 60-litre pressure washer

as an effective cleaning and disinfectant

working alongside the powerful vacuum.

The Glutton vacuums are expertly

designed for local authorities and

industries focused on cleanliness in public

spaces. Their eco-friendly design enables

efficient litter collection in urban areas,

including streets, parks, and transport

hubs, keeping locations safe and inviting.

T +44 (0)1780 782621

http://www.bradshawev.com

Communications programme

launched to improve UK

aerosol recycling

As part of a pioneering

initiative to improve

the recycling rate of

post-consumer aerosols,

a creative programme has

been rolled out across

two local authorities to

measure the impact of

communications on

recycling behaviour.

Managed by Alupro and

funded through the Aerosol

Recycling Initiative (UKARI)

in partnership with SUEZ

recycling and recovery UK (SUEZ), the

campaign follows hot on the heels

of independent sampling projects at

MRFs in Greater Manchester and the

West Midlands, which aimed to gather

representative household waste

composition data.

Designed with the specific aim of

educating householders about best

practice aerosol recycling, the digitalfirst,

video-led campaign focuses on the

strapline of ‘shake, spray, squirt.’ The

content, which will be shared across

social media via a targeted engagement

strategy, explains how to recycle empty

aerosols and how to dispose of partlydispensed

containers with residual liquid

still inside.

Supported with wider marketing tactics

(signage at Household Waste Recycling

Centres), the posts each link back to a

dedicated campaign microsite. With a look

and feel that reflects the wider campaign,

users can find out more about what

happens to aerosols once collected from

the kerbside, as well as read a step-by-step

guide to best practice aerosol recycling.

For more information about Alupro, please

visit: www.alupro.org.uk. Background to the

UKARI programme can be found at: https://

alupro.org.uk/industry/programmes/

the-uk-aerosol-recycling-initiative




Recycling & Waste Management News

ByBox partners with Sustainable Tech 4 Good to bring

environmental and social benefits

eading technology and supply chain

Lmanagement specialist ByBox has

partnered with sustainability experts

Sustainable Tech 4 Good to reuse

redundant IT equipment for social good.

ByBox is working with Sustainable Tech

4 Good so that its laptops, desktops and

servers, can be refurbished to be used

by people who lack digital skills.

To address the challenge of one in five

people in the UK lacking the online skills

needed for everyday life, Sustainable

Tech 4 Good works with partners to

reduce electronic waste and increase

digital inclusion by securely erasing data

to industry standards, before refurbishing

and deploying equipment through

charities and not for profit organisations

for use by people in need.

Items beyond economical repair are

broken down for spares, further reducing

waste and making more devices

available for those in need.

ByBox currently has 45,000 smart

lockers across more than 1,500 sites

throughout the UK that enable

businesses and their field engineers to

securely collect and return equipment

Solving the microplastics

problem requires more than just

damage control, says Symphony

Environmental

M icroplastics

have become

a significant

environmental and

health concern

in recent years,

being found not

just in the land,

sea and air but

also across the

food chain and in

the human body.

Without addressing methods of plastic

production and encouraging more

sustainable industry practices, the

amount of microplastics released into the

environment can only continue to increase.

Damage control alone is insufficient.

There is some research into methods to

physically remove plastic pollution but this

is rather like trying to empty the North

Sea with a spoon. It is much better to

make plastic so that it takes care of itself

by safely biodegrading if it gets into the

open environment.

Michael Laurier, CEO of Symphony

Environmental, argues that while the

plastic industry is not itself the polluter it

must recognise that its products do get

into the open environment deliberately or

by accident and must adopt sustainable

manufacturing practices rather than rely

on damage control from outside.

Manufacturers can now go one step

further, and can reduce the fossil content

of their products by using Symphony’s NbR

resin which has recently been launched.

Please visit:

https://www.symphonyenvironmental.com

and parts at places of maximum

convenience near their points of service.

Operating in 31 countries, ByBox

delivers 30 million items per year, with

99.7% of deliveries made on time to

support vital infrastructure including

hospitals, telecoms, utilities and data

centres. With its head office in Slough,

ByBox has distribution centres in

Bristol, Coventry, Doncaster, Glasgow,

Huntingdon, London, Milton Keynes,

Solihull and Warrington.

Please visit:

https://sustainabletech4good.co.uk

Ian Hammond, ByBox IT support

administrator, left, with John Exton,

Sustainable Tech 4 Good client asset

manager

Insulation industry first as

Isover joins the Pallet Loop’s

reusable pallet scheme

sover has become

Ithe first insulation

manufacturer in the UK

to partner with circular

economy pallet supplier,

The Pallet LOOP, and

switch to reusable pallets

in a bid to significantly

reduce pallet waste.

Isover’s partnership with

The Pallet LOOP follows

the successful launch

earlier this year with

British Gypsum, who

became the first building

materials manufacturer to move to the

circular pallet reuse scheme. Both British

Gypsum and Isover sit under the umbrella

of Saint-Gobain Interior Solutions.

The move further supports Isover’s

commitment to achieving net zero carbon

by 2050, forming part of their wider

sustainability roadmap which aims to

minimise waste, re-use materials and

tackle emissions to reduce environmental

impact at every stage of build.

Isover will roll out The Pallet LOOP scheme

from December when the instantly

identifiable, green-coloured LOOP pallets

will go into circulation for insulation

products manufactured in the UK.

For further information, or to register,

please visit The Pallet LOOP website

at: www.thepalletloop.com or email:

setmeup@thepalletloop.com.

For more information about Isover,

please visit: https://isover.co.uk

MetalMatters shortlisted for 2025 National Recycling Awards

MetalMatters has been shortlisted in the

‘Campaign of the Year’ category at this year’s

National Recycling Awards. The prestigious event,

which takes place at the Hilton London Metropole

on 25th November, celebrates innovation and

achievements from across the waste management

industry.

MetalMatters is the metal packaging industry’s

dedicated community engagement initiative,

specifically designed to boost metal packaging

recycling rates at the kerbside. Run by Alupro, the

programme uses the transformational nature of

metal recycling to educate and inspire the general

public, improving understanding, securing widespread

buy-in and fostering positive behavioural change.

The ‘Campaign of the Year’ category aims to shine a

spotlight on creative, engaging initiatives that have

driven a notable positive impact. This could include

boosting reuse rates, increasing recycling volumes,

reducing contamination or inspiring best practice

within the supply chain.

Shortlisted for its recent collaboration with

Leicestershire County Council, MetalMatters

demonstrates the pivotal role of communication

in driving behavioural change. The judges were

impressed with the initiative, which adopted a digital

first approach to engage with householders across

the county and encouraged them to recycle their

metal packaging.

The initiative is currently seeking partners for

its 2026 campaign schedule. To find out more,

please visit: www.metalmatters.org.uk. For

more information about Alupro, please visit:

www.alupro.org.uk




Reset Connect London 2025 Review – Top Exhibitors

Reaching net-zero with Reset Connect London

diving into engaging keynotes, panel discussions and

presentations across the event’s five main stages.

025’s Reset Connect London was held from 24th-25th

2June at the capital’s ExCeL centre and this year

marked the expo’s biggest yet.

Reset Connect London bridges the gap between

sustainability professionals, large corporations,

government leaders, policymakers, tech providers,

innovators, purpose-led brands and entrepreneurs.

Attendees are given the opportunity to raise investment,

generate leads, collaborate with peers, manage funds,

share learnings and action solutions.

The event’s 2025 conference offered an extensive

programme tailored to help achieve sustainability goals

and net-zero targets. The conference provided visitors

with a chance to learn from global thought leaders by

A standout moment was the industry keynote panel,

Resetting the UK’s Energy Ambition. This panel explored

how ambition can be reset to meet the challenges of

2025 and beyond. Senior industry voices discussed key

priorities including infrastructure investment, regulatory

reform, system resilience, and consumer engagement.

2025’s exhibition allowed visitors to connect, learn and

get inspired. Over 250 companies were on hand to help

attendees discover the latest, cutting-edge products

and services to help them reach their sustainability,

environmental and social goals.

3M was one such exhibitor whose stand demonstrated how

the company had reduced its scope 1 and scope 2 greenhouse

gas emissions by 59.1% and seen a 21.4% increase in

water efficiency across all its operations since 2019.

In addition, eight specialised show floor hubs provided

a deep-dive into critical topics in sustainability through

interactive sessions, industry insights and cross-sector

collaboration. This also gave visitors the chance to

connect with like-minded changemakers to forge

partnerships that create real-world impact.

This year also saw the return of the popular The Pitch &

Invest Programme. This programme offers start-ups and

scale-ups the opportunity to pitch market-ready solutions

to a panel of experts from the investment community

across the full spectrum of capital.

This year’s overall champion Qualus, a firm dedicated to

helping tanneries save water, chemicals and energy while

increasing profits and producing the best quality leather,

was sent as the UK delegate to the Startup World Cup in

San Francisco, California, for a chance to win a $1 million

grand prize.

Reset Connect London will return on 23rd-24th June

2026 at Excel London, as the largest flagship and

centrepiece event of London Climate Action Week.

To register, please see below:

https://www.reset-connect.com

B33 Design: Enhance customer engagement today

B33 Design exhibited at Reset Connect

because we are committed to helping

companies that do good to succeed. And for

many small-medium businesses, success

starts with fixing one thing: keeping the

customers you've already worked hard to win.

We specialise in customer retention and

advocacy-designing customer-centred

services and digital touchpoints that turn

‘interested’ into ‘loyal,’ and ‘loyal’ into

‘advocates.’ Whether it’s your website,

app, booking flow, onboarding, or service

processes, we make every step clearer,

faster and easier-so more customers

convert, return and recommend.

Our approach is evidence-backed and agile.

We listen, we investigate, and we uncover

the real reasons customers drop off or stall.

Then we redesign your journeys and digital

products to meet the needs of both your

staff and your customers-removing friction,

boosting satisfaction and increasing revenue

without relying on endless new acquisition.

With over 15 years’ experience across health,

leisure, retail, automotive and charities, we

know how to cut through complexity and

build solutions that last. We partner with

your team, upskill them, and leave your

business stronger than we found it.

If you need clearer strategy, a betterperforming

website, or a plan to grow

revenue from your existing customers,

we’re here to help.

Contact

T 07554 033733

hello@b33.design

www.b33.design


Businesses in the UK must manage environmental

risks to comply with the law, protect their

reputation and meet rising expectations from

investors, regulators and customers. New UK rules

are coming on sustainability reporting, packaging

and biodiversity net gain. A clear plan now will

make it easier to comply later.

Step 1: Understand legal and regulatory duties

Start by mapping your current obligations. These

include permits, licences and statutory duties

covering pollution, waste, chemicals, water use,

emissions and habitats. On top of this, larger and

listed companies will soon face UK Sustainability

Reporting Standards for climate and other

environmental risks, and many producers will be

drawn into extended producer responsibility for

packaging. Developers in England are already

subject to biodiversity net gain requirements.

Your plan should list what applies now, what is

expected to apply in the next three to five years

and who in the business is accountable.

Step 2: Identify and assess environmental risks

Next, identify how your activities interact with the

environment. Consider energy use, water, emissions,

transport, waste, hazardous materials, noise, odour

and local ecology, as well as upstream supply chains

and downstream product impacts. Use a simple risk

matrix to score each risk by likelihood and severity.

Focus attention on the highest-scoring risks and

those likely to be scrutinised under future reporting

or permitting regimes.

Reset Connect London 2025 Review – Top Exhibitors

How to create an Environmental Risk Management Plan

Tanveer Qureshi specialises in ESG, criminal

and commercial litigation and health and

safety

Step 3: Decide controls and set objectives

For each priority risk, decide what controls you will

use to prevent, reduce or respond to harm. This may

involve changing processes, updating equipment,

altering procurement criteria, improving maintenance

or training staff. Set concise objectives, such as

reducing waste, emissions or resource use, and link

them to emerging disclosure duties so you are already

collecting the data you will later need to report.

Step 4: Implement, monitor and review

Assign clear responsibilities and deadlines. Build

checks, inspections and monitoring into existing

business processes so environmental risk does not

sit in a silo. Track incidents, near misses, complaints

and regulatory interactions. Review your plan at least

annually and whenever you expand operations, change

materials or there are significant legal changes. With

new UK environmental and sustainability rules on the

horizon, boards will be expected to show that risks are

understood, documented and actively managed, not

handled informally.

Frequently asked questions

What is the main purpose of an environmental risk

management plan?

To show how a business identifies, assesses and

controls the environmental impacts of its activities,

and how it complies with current and forthcoming

legal duties.

Who is responsible for environmental risk planning?

The board holds ultimate responsibility, but day-today

work is usually led by a competent manager or

team with input from operations, legal and finance.

If you require legal advice and/or

representation, please get in…Tanveer directly

at or via his Chambers, Libertas Chambers on:

tqureshi@libertaschambers.com.

Please visit: https://www.libertaschambers.com/

our-people/tanveer-qureshi

Discover versatile monitoring

R

ealtime Sensing Ltd is a UK based environmental

technology company specialising in real-time

monitoring of air quality and environmental

conditions, providing advanced sensor-based systems

for commercial sectors including construction, waste

management, wastewater treatment, education,

and local government.

Our mission is to make the invisible visible transforming

environmental data into actionable insight that drives

better decisions, ensures compliance, and protects public

health, therefore, our environmental impact equipment

and real time data are vital for the measurement and

analysis of a wide range of pollutants to adapt to any

type of project including Particulate matters (PM1, PM2.5,

PM10), nitrogen dioxide (NO 2

), carbon monoxide (CO),

ammoniac (NH 3

), hydrogen sulphide (H 2

S), temperature

and the noise levels.

t Atmo 01: Measures particulate matter – PM1, PM2.5,

and PM10.

t Atmo 02: Monitors particulates PM1, PM2.5, and PM10

plus gases such as NO 2

, CO, and NH 3

, as well as sound

levels dB and weather.

t Atmo 02 CC: A more advanced sensor capable of

detecting PM1, PM2.5, and PM10 a broader spectrum

SO 2

, NO, O 3

, NO 2

, NH 3

, H 2

S along with sound levels dB

weather.

Realtime Sensing monitors can be located almost

anywhere and deliver instant information suitable for

any project, whether it’s a static unit located internally or

externally, solar and battery power units offer quick setup

for projects being short term or long term, they can be

easily attached to vehicles for city emissions tracking and

highlighting hot spots and identifying routes with GPS

mapping and body mounted for a personal assessment

as well as employee wellbeing.

Static

Fixed sensors can be installed internally or externally for

continues monitoring using Wi-Fi connectivity and a direct

power supply.

Solar and battery

Sustainable solar powered, real

time air quality monitoring systems,

reducing carbon footprints, improve

scalability, and enable deployment in

remote or underserved areas.

Vehicle mounted

A vehicle mounted air quality

monitoring platform, enabling dense,

real-time data collection across

diverse urban environments with GPS tracking.

Air Quality

Personal body mounted

Wearable air quality monitor specifically designed

for individual dust exposure assessment in dynamic

environments.

Threshold indicators and direct alerts will notify the users

when limits have been breached.

You can monitor the weather, including wind direction

and speed charts, and view readings from their local air

quality weather stations.

The dashboard provides a comprehensive overview of

air quality within the working environment, with data

that can be processed and formatted to suit specific

analysis needs, including minute-by-minute reporting and

generate automatic reports from within the dashboard.

Designed for ease of use and clarity, the platform displays

key indicators and allows real-time mapping of facility or

area conditions directly to a desktop, laptop, or smart device.


T 01480 597513

info@realtimesensinguk.com

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Climate Change News

NYC’s greenprint for the future

By Andy Leah, General Manager at Duraproducts

New York City’s recent Climate Week

served as a powerful reminder of

the urgent need to address the climate

crisis. Taking place in the lead up to

COP29, one of the key takeaways

from Climate Week was the growing

recognition of the importance of

recycled materials in reducing carbon

emissions and conserving resources

for future generations.

Each year, business leaders, political

change makers, local decision takers

and civil society representatives of

all ages and backgrounds, from all

over the world, gather to drive the

transition, speed up progress, and

champion change that is already

happening.

This year, the week showcased

significant advancements in

sustainable practices and action for

change. Forty green banks announced

a partnership to invest $10 billion in

clean energy projects across the United

States. Meanwhile, California Attorney

Clean Energy News

General Rob Bonta began legal action

against ExxonMobil for its role in

the global plastics pollution crisis.

Professor Tim Lenton’s research from

University of Exeter highlighted the

potential for governments to create

positive tipping points by investing

in clean technologies and phasing

out fossil fuels. These developments

demonstrate a growing commitment

to addressing climate change firsthand

through both technological

innovation and policy action.

At Duraproducts, we have long

understood the environmental benefits

of using recycled polymer materials

in our products to reduce reliance

on traditional materials within our

industry. By incorporating recycled

materials into our construction

solutions, we are able to reduce

embodied carbon emissions and

conserve natural resources.

Learn more about Duraproducts here:

https://www.duraproducts.co.uk

GLP advances Clean Energy

programme in Spain with

completion of solar project

at G-Park Sagunto

Overall costs cut,

quality improved,

carbon footprint reduced

big step towards cutting greenhouse

A gas emissions: now that KHS has

installed an ultramodern non-returnable

PET line for Schweppes Zimbabwe

Limited (SZL), the bottler’s production

setup is not only much more efficient

but also saves on resources – at an

increase in capacity of 300% compared

to the replaced production line.

Until very recently, the production shop

at Schweppes Zimbabwe Limited in the

Willowvale industrial area in the capital

of Harare called for low volume outputs.

The recent installation and commissioning

of a completely new non-returnable PET

line had the beverage producer convinced;

it is equipped, among other things, with

a compact InnoPET BloFill stretch blow

molder/filler block for the manufacture and

filling of up to 36,000 containers per hour,

the efficient Innoket Neo labeler for roll-fed

labeling of the bottles, the Innopack PSP

Advanced shrink packer and the flexible

Innopal PB N palletizer. Continuous

monitoring by KHS inspection technology

ensures that only containers of perfect

quality leave the plant. There were many

reasons behind the decision to award the

Dortmund turnkey supplier the contract,

as Ms Ropafadzo Gwanetsa, corporate

affairs executive at Schweppes Zimbabwe

Limited explains. “KHS is considered to be

a reliable systems provider by our parent

company, The Coca-Cola Company, and is

valued for its expertise in highly-efficient

filling and packaging systems. Its range

of holistic services that includes extensive

technical support is also convincing.”

For more information, go to:

www.khs.com/media

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so that you don’t miss any of the latest

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company/media/publications/webmagazine

UK heating engineers slow to

support transition to clean heat

technologies

solar PV plant of 6,720 solar modules.

With 3.7MWp of power generation

capacity, the installation will supply

the equivalent of 1,642 Spanish

households. The system is projected

to generate savings of around

2,000 tons of CO 2

per year over

its life span.

GLP, a leading global business

builder, owner, developer, and

operator of logistics real estate,

digital infrastructure, renewable

energy, and related technologies,

announces that GLP Clean Energy, its

renewable energy business in Europe,

has completed a new installation of a

rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) system

at G-Park Sagunto in Valencia, in

eastern Spain.

GLP’s 51,800sq m warehouse at

G-Park Sagunto features a rooftop

The building was delivered to its

tenant, Romar Global Care, the

Spanish hygiene, cosmetics and

homecare goods manufacturer, in

September 2023. GLP Clean Energy

signed a Power Purchase Agreement

with Romar Global Care later that

year. The solar PV plant will not

only provide Romar Global Care with

direct access to clean energy but

will also channel excess power into

the local grid, providing additional

support to the municipality of

Sagunto with a reliable, green,

and local electricity supply.

Learn more at: glp.com/global

Baxi, a leading manufacturer of

heating and hot water solutions,

has published its 2024 Installer Skills

Survey, revealing that attitudes of

heating engineers towards low carbon

heating are hard to shift, contributing

to the slow growth in UK heat pump

adoption.

The survey, conducted in partnership

with green supply chain consultancy

Gemserv, examines the appetite and

confidence of heating engineers to

support households in their transition

to clean heat technologies. It also

reflects the future pace of change in

the installer community. In the UK,

around 18% of all carbon emissions

comes from home heating, with around

85% of homes using natural gas boilers.

As consumers often rely on a heating

engineer’s expertise when deciding on

heating options for their home, installers

play an influential role in the decision

to move away from natural gas boilers

towards low-carbon alternatives, such

as heat pumps. As such, the survey is an

important indicator of the readiness of

heating engineers to adopt and promote

heat pumps in the context of evolving

government policies and consumer

demands. Over 300 installers took part in

the survey, conducted in August 2024.

Visit: https://www.baxi.co.uk


Recommended Supplier Directory

Euroby Limited is a leading UK environmental

waste equipment provider and well-regarded

processing expert based in Worthing, Sussex

with a factory/workshops in the Midlands.

Although originally formed in 1996 to provide

consultancy services to the power industry,

the level of the group’s technical expertise led

them to swiftly diversify into the water sector.

Adveco Ltd. is the trusted specialist provider

of bespoke, low carbon hot water and heating

systems to the building services industry.

We provide a wide range of options for gas

and electric water heating, incorporating the

latest gas water heaters and boilers, thermal

storage, heat pumps, solar thermal and heat

recovery technologies.

Börger products are known for their high quality.

Our core product is the rotary lobe pump.

Whether stationary, mobile or submerged

use – each pump is individually designed and

manufactured. Börger GmbH is a family-owned

enterprise from the German Münsterland with

subsidiaries all over the world. We are a strong

team of young and experienced people.

Cubic Apple is a UK-based company specialising in

energy assessment services for buildings, including

Commercial EPCs, TM44 Air Conditioning Inspections,

and Display Energy Certificates (DECs) for public

buildings, aiming to provide cost-effective, quality

service via a national network of assessors. They

aim to provide an unbeatable quality of service &

cost, through our national network of assessors,

surveyors, consultants and engineers.

John Hanlon & Co Ltd. is a distinguished leader in

the heavy machinery industry, specialising in the

hire of loaders and handlers, as well as the sales of

high-performance Komptech machines. With a legacy

of excellence and a commitment to providing robust

and efficient equipment solutions, John Hanlon &

Co Ltd. has established itself as a trusted partner

for businesses across various sectors including

construction, waste management, and recycling.

Numac’s product range now includes waste

compactors – both static and portable units – as

well as a wide range of containers and skips. After

four decades of business it’s clear that if you are

in the recycling business, you’ve probably used

a Numac waste container. As a family business,

they understand the need to deliver the best value

for money to our customers whilst ensuring their

operational practices are of the highest quality.

CSO Group is a privately owned limited company

providing pollution solutions in the fields of:

Energy from Waste, Waste Water Treatment,

Municipal Solids Waste and General Industrials.

CSO now provides pollution solutions in the

Energy from Waste (EfW), Municipal Solids Waste

(MSW), Waste Water Treatment (WWT) and

General Industrial sectors.

Leachate Solutions is a leader in closed

landfill engineering and leachate treatment

plants. Providing solutions for effluent treatment,

process engineering and monitoring services.

Founded on a commitment to sustainability,

environmental protection and innovation, our

company brings together a team of experts

dedicated to providing services and engineering

solutions for our client’s needs.

EMT resolves issues with meters and aM&T

systems that have been badly fitted and are

inappropriate or wrongly installed. Energy

Metering Technology Ltd (EMT) was formed in

1993 by Colin Boughton-Smith to provide ‘turnkey’

solutions for energy and water management

by the use of emerging technology advances

in metering and communication systems.

At Water Process Solutions, they provide

some of the most trusted brands and

products in the chemical metering and

feed industry – many of which have roots

that date back over 30 years. They have

taken those reliable and tested designs and

improved them to keep pace with today’s

materials and control options.


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