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Hargassner Biomass Heating

Company of the Year

Pages 8-9

2 4 6

Pure Renewables Commercial

Transforming commercial energy

Libertas Chambers

Award-winning ESG Barrister Tanveer Qureshi

Cascade Water Products

The smart choice for developers

Renewable Energy Company of the Month

How Pure Renewables is

transforming commercial energy

In this issue of Sustainability Today, we

are pleased to feature Pure Renewables

Commercial as our Renewable Energy

Company of the Month

Founded in 2007,

Pure Renewables

Commercial has

become a leading

provider of bespoke

renewable energy

solutions for commercial

and industrial clients

across the UK, offering

tailored projects from

retrofit of aging plant,

through to large-scale

industrial processes.

With professionally engineered systems designed

to reduce energy costs, support decarbonisation

and enhance environmental performance, Pure

Renewables helps businesses transition away from

fossil fuels using Heat Pump Technology while

improving comfort, control and long-term operational

value.

Founded by industry professionals with extensive

experience within the

Decarbonisation sector, working

with international renewable

energy manufacturing partners

such as Solid Energy, Fenagy

& Thermonova means these

relationships provide access

to high-performance, proven

technologies already delivering

at scale across Europe.

Furthermore, its creation

was driven by a clear gap in

the market for technically

robust, commercially viable

decarbonisation solutions delivered with real-world

execution capability. Therefore, combining strong

commercial awareness with deep engineering

capability results in the company having the ability to

provide solutions that are not only well designed but

also deliverable on site.

We spoke to Edward Swift – Head of Sales &

Commercial, who

explained more on

the company and its

core focus, “At Pure

Renewables Commercial,

we don’t just design

systems, we deliver

outcomes. By combining

engineering precision

with real-world execution,

we enable industries to

transition away from

fossil fuels at scale. We

exist to bridge the gap

between design intent

and real-world delivery,

engineering highperformance

heat pump

systems that make largescale

decarbonisation

commercially viable.

“We work mainly with

main contractors, M&E

contractors, developers,

asset owners, energy

centres, district heating

operators, and any

industrial end users

seeking to decarbonise heat at scale.

“One of our key strengths lies in adapting solutions

to constrained footprints and challenging retrofit

scenarios, ensuring that innovation is not only

specified, but successfully delivered on site. We have

also helped to develop a High Temperature Heat Pump

capable of producing 165°C heat, with new technology

being developed in the background.”

Powered by renewable electricity

and using natural refrigerants,

HTHW Heat Pumps provide a

clean, efficient and future proof

solution for industries that rely

on high grade thermal energy

such as Food & Beverage,

Pharmaceutical & Chemical, Pulp

& Paper, and Textiles. What’s

more, they can be configured

to produce either direct steam

or high temperature hot water

(HTHW) for process use, allowing

seamless integration into

existing plant infrastructure.

Furthermore, to keep in line with sustainability, each

system is designed to the precise requirements of the

site, ensuring optimal temperature control, pressure

management and heat delivery. By utilising high

temperature processes, businesses can significantly

reduce operational emissions and align with national

net zero targets.

Case Study

Fenland Glasshouse Heat

Pump Project, which is

one of the UK’s largest

water source heat pump

projects. Harnessing

the naturally available

energy in open water

reservoirs, 33MW of

heat pumps are now

generating low carbon

heat as part of a wider

energy plan to produce

fruit and vegetables here

in the UK. The control system constantly evaluates

performance targets and thermal storage capacity

against system demand to provide a truly turnkey

energy solution. This 32.9MW combined heat pump

is currently the largest in the UK and supplies all the

energy needed to heat a 217,000m 2 glass house.

Another project where Pure Renewables Commercial

energy solutions have made a huge difference was

for a Commercial Residency in Greenwich, where they

installed a 300kW ground source heat pump to heat

a block of 75 flats. This large shared heating system

replaced traditional gas boilers for an entire apartment

block using heat from underground water (aquifer) via

open-loop boreholes.

The residents living

here can now receive

heating and hot water

at 60°C, meaning it is a

more environmentally

friendly option than

synthetic gas because

the pump runs on

CO 2 refrigerant. This

innovative approach

enables the system

to deliver 4.2 units

of heat for every

unit of electricity

consumed, achieving

an efficiency of over

400% compared to

traditional gas boilers.

As the company looks to further its impact on the

industry and the planet, we asked Edward what

more can we expect from Pure Renewables in the

future, “The ambition is to become the leading UK

delivery partner for commercial and industrial heat

pump systems. This includes scaling project delivery

capability, expanding partnerships with global

manufacturers, and playing a key role in the UK's

transition away from fossil fuel-based heating.

“The heat pump market continues to evolve rapidly,

however there remains a disconnect between

design intent and on-site delivery. Pure Renewables

Commercial is focused on closing that gap, combining

engineering, commercial awareness, and practical

execution to ensure projects are successfully delivered,

not just specified.”

Contact: Edward Swift

T 01482 259954

sales@purerenewables.com

https://purerenewables.com

2 Sustainability Today is sponsored by Pure Renewables Commercial – see them on page 2

Editor’s Comments

Welcome to our May issue

of Sustainability Today!

Explore our hand-picked

features on innovative

companies across the

sustainability, energy,

water, recycling & waste

management sectors.

On page 2, we feature Pure

Renewables Commercial as our Renewable

Energy Company of the Month. This feature

explores how Pure Renewables Commercial

is transforming industrial heating through

innovative heat pump technology and largescale

decarbonisation projects. Featuring

cutting-edge renewable energy solutions, major

UK case studies, and ambitious sustainability

goals, we look forward to the future of lowcarbon

heating for commercial and industrial

industries.

Congratulations Tanveer Qureshi, who has been

chosen as our Lawyer of the Year. Tanveer’s

route into sustainability law has been shaped

less by rhetoric than by exposure to the

realities of regulatory enforcement. Tanveer

tells us about the last 12 months in his career,

On the Cover

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the evolution of his practice,

and the growing demand for

expertise at the intersection

of ESG, governance and

regularity risk. Pages 4-5.

Turn to pages 8-9 to

discover Hargassner Biomass

Heating, our Biomass

Heating Company of the

Year. Hargassner has become a global leader

in biomass heating through over 40 years of

innovation, sustainable energy solutions and

exceptional customer support. This feature

explores the company’s advanced biomass

boiler technology, commitment to low-emission

heating, award-winning products and ambitious

expansion across the UK renewable energy

sector.

Other topics covered: Low Carbon Agriculture,

Electric Vehicles, Sensing & Detection, Recycling

& Waste Management, Heating, Ventilation &

Air Conditioning, Water Management.

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Contents

SUSTAINABILITY

TODAY

Lawyer of the Year 4-5

Tanveer Qureshi’s route into

sustainability law has been

shaped less by rhetoric

than by exposure to the

realities of regulatory

enforcement.

Water Management 6-7

Aqua Gratis is Cascade

Water Products’

ultra-compact, fully

automated greywater

system.

Heating, Ventilation & Air

Conditioning 10-11

Adveco’s FUSION TW/

TWplus offers a pragmatic,

high-impact resolution,

by reimagining hot water

through a packaged hybrid

approach.

Recycling & Waste

Management 14-17

Doppstadt makes

change tangible: As

part of the strategy

‘Doppstadt 2030’,

the environmental

technology expert is repositioning itself and

bringing this new beginning to life.

Electric Vehicles 18-21

AkzoNobel has

announced the

deployment of

its first 100%

electric trucks and

urban trailer fleet

together with a nationwide hydrotreated

vegetable oil (HVO) powered fleet in

partnership with XPO Logistics.

Biogas News 22-24

C-Zero Markets

helps companies

access

biomethanebacked

certificates

efficiently

and transparently, connecting corporate

sustainability demand with renewable gas

supply from across the UK and Europe.

Sustainability Today is

sponsored by

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Commercial –

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Lawyer of the Year

Award-winning ESG Barrister

governance and accountabili

In this issue of Sustainability Today, we are

pleased to feature Tanveer Qureshi as our

Lawyer of the Year

Tanveer Qureshi’s route into sustainability

law has been shaped less by rhetoric than

by exposure to the realities of regulatory

enforcement. His background lies in high-pressure

disputes and investigations, where governance

failures are laid bare, reputations are on the line,

and legal risk is immediate. Over the course of his

career, he has advised companies and individuals

facing intense scrutiny, operating at the point where

business, regulation and enforcement converge.

That foundation now informs a sustainability

practice grounded in the practical demands of

ESG compliance, environmental crime, corporate

investigations and the expanding litigation landscape

surrounding greenwashing. Qureshi approaches

ESG not as a branding exercise or aspirational

concept, but as a question of accountability: what

organisations know, what they can substantiate,

and whether their public statements can survive

regulatory or legal challenge. As sustainability

commitments attract greater legal and commercial

exposure, that distinction has become increasingly

important.

We spoke with Tanveer Qureshi about the past 12

months in his career, the evolution of his practice,

and the growing demand for expertise at the

intersection of ESG, governance and regulatory risk.

“The past 12 months have been particularly

rewarding and professionally significant. My

practice has continued to grow in areas that are

increasingly important to corporates and directors,

especially where ESG, sustainability, governance

and regulatory risk intersect. It has been a year of

strong momentum, both in terms of the volume and

quality of the work, and in the way those areas are

now being recognised as central to serious business

decision-making.

“As a barrister, I have always been drawn to

work that sits at the point where legal principle,

commercial reality and risk management meet.

Over the past year, that has been especially true

of my work in sustainability claims, supply-chain

accountability and health and safety. What has made

the period particularly interesting is that these are

no longer niche questions. They are live boardroom

issues, and they increasingly require advice that is

both legally rigorous and commercially grounded.

“In terms of workload, it has been extremely strong

and, in many respects, ahead of expectations. There

has been a clear increase in demand for advice

in relation to ESG-related risk, particularly where

sustainability claims, governance, supply chains and

regulatory scrutiny overlap.

“What has also been notable is the type of work

that is coming in. Clients are increasingly seeking

advice at an earlier stage, before a public claim is

made, before a campaign is launched, or before a

governance or safety issue becomes a dispute or

investigation. That is a very positive development.

It reflects a growing recognition that legal advice in

this field is not simply about defence after the event,

but about shaping better decision-making from the

outset.”

Recent years have seen significant development in

Tanveer Qureshi’s practice, particularly in relation

to sustainability claims, greenwashing risk and

supply-chain transparency. He increasingly advises

businesses on ensuring that environmental

messaging is accurate, properly substantiated and

capable of withstanding legal or regulatory scrutiny.

His work in this area reflects the growing pressure

on organisations to align public commitments with

operational reality, especially as sustainability

statements attract greater commercial and legal

consequences.

Alongside this, Qureshi continues to maintain a

substantial health and safety practice, acting for

corporates and senior individuals in investigations

and allegations involving the Health and Safety

Executive. That work sits naturally alongside his

broader ESG and governance practice, often engaging

the same underlying questions of leadership,

accountability, risk management and corporate

systems. In many respects, health and safety

matters provide some of the clearest examples of

how the social and governance dimensions of ESG

operate in practice.

His practice is centred on helping companies and

directors navigate areas where ESG obligations,

governance concerns and operational responsibility

intersect. This includes advising on sustainability

claims, regulatory exposure, supply-chain risk and

the legal consequences that arise when public

statements are not supported by evidence or by

underlying business practices.

What distinguishes Qureshi’s approach is the

perspective he brings from contentious and

regulatory work. His advice is informed not only

by technical compliance considerations, but by a

clear understanding of how decisions, documents

and public messaging are likely to be examined if

challenged by regulators, prosecutors or opponents.

That emphasis on scrutiny and evidential robustness

has become increasingly valuable as ESG-related


Tanveer Qureshi on risk,

ty

Lawyer of the Year

enforcement and litigation continue to evolve.

“What sets my approach apart is the combination

of careful legal analysis, strategic judgment and

commercial realism. Clients rarely need advice that

is merely technically correct. They need advice that

is clear, practical and capable of being applied in

the real world. That is particularly true in ESGrelated

matters, where legal risk, brand positioning,

regulatory scrutiny and operational conduct are often

closely connected.

“I also think my perspective as a barrister is

important. My work regularly involves analysing how

issues will stand up to scrutiny, how a regulator or

opponent is likely to frame the problem, and what

the strongest and weakest aspects of a client’s

position are likely to be. That means I am very

focused on giving advice that is not only sound in

law, but robust under challenge. Furthermore, I have

been pleased to contribute to broader discussion

in this area through speaking engagements and

thought leadership, which has helped me continue

building a practice that combines advisory work with

advocacy and strategic input.

“More broadly, I do not see ESG as a silo. I see

it as part of a wider framework of governance,

accountability and responsible decision-making. That

is one reason why my work in sustainability claims,

supply chains and health and safety fits together so

naturally,” states Tanveer.

“ESG should not be viewed solely through the lens

of environmental claims. In practice, it is equally

about governance, risk management and how

responsibilities to employees, consumers and the

wider public are discharged. That is one reason

why Tanveer’s work in health and safety aligns so

naturally with his ESG practice, where questions of

corporate responsibility are often tested in the most

immediate and practical way.

“Businesses are operating in an environment where

public statements, internal governance, supply-chain

practice, workforce responsibilities and regulatory

expectations are becoming ever more closely

connected. As a result, the need for clear, strategic

and legally rigorous advice has never been greater.

“At its best, legal advice in this area does more

than help clients avoid difficulty. It helps them

make stronger decisions, communicate with greater

credibility, and build businesses that are more

resilient over the long term,” Tanveer adds.

In the short term, Tanveer intends to continue

expanding his work with corporates and directors

across sustainability claims, supply-chain governance,

health and safety, and wider ESG-related risk. As

demand for specialist advice in these areas continues

to grow, his focus remains on developing a practice

that combines technical expertise with commercial

relevance and strategic insight.

Looking further ahead, Qureshi aims to further

establish himself as a leading barrister in matters

that are strategically significant, contentious or

high-risk, particularly where ESG, governance and

regulatory scrutiny intersect. He also intends

to continue contributing to broader industry

understanding through speaking engagements,

writing and training. His ambition is to remain

closely involved in shaping discussion in a field

where businesses increasingly require advice that is

practical, authoritative and forward-looking.

In closing, we asked Tanveer how he felt receiving

the award, “I feel genuinely proud, grateful and

honoured. It is a real privilege to be recognised in

this way, particularly in an area of practice that I care

deeply about and have worked hard to develop.

“What makes the award especially meaningful is that

it reflects sustained work in a field that is both fastmoving

and increasingly important. ESG issues now

engage not only environmental considerations, but

also governance, accountability, risk and corporate

credibility. To be recognised for my contribution

in that broader context is something I value very

highly.”

As ESG-related obligations continue to evolve,

practitioners such as Tanveer Qureshi are increasingly

operating at the forefront of some of the most

commercially and legally significant issues facing

modern businesses. What emerges clearly from

his work is an approach grounded not in abstract

theory, but in the practical realities of governance,

accountability and regulatory scrutiny. Whether

advising on sustainability claims, supply-chain

transparency, health and safety investigations or

broader ESG-related exposure, his focus remains on

helping clients navigate risk with clarity, credibility

and strategic foresight.

At a time when businesses are under growing

pressure from regulators, investors, consumers and

the public, the ability to align public commitments

with operational reality has become more important

than ever. Qureshi’s practice reflects that shift. His

work sits at the intersection of legal compliance,

commercial decision-making and reputational

resilience, bringing together advocacy, advisory

expertise and a deep understanding of how issues

are likely to be tested under pressure. As the legal

and regulatory landscape surrounding ESG continues

to mature, his contribution to the field is likely to

remain both influential and increasingly relevant,

particularly for organisations seeking advice that

is rigorous, commercially informed and capable of

withstanding scrutiny.

Contact

T 020 7036 0200

Tqureshi@libertaschambers.com

www.libertaschambers.com/our-people/tanveerqureshi

www.tqlegal.com

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Water Management

The smart choice for developers

ready to unlock UK water incentives

As the UK tightens its building regulations and

accelerates its shift toward water-efficient,

low-carbon homes, one sustainability

measure is rising above the rest: micro greywater

re-use. With Aqua Gratis – Cascade Water Products’

ultracompact, fully automated greywater system –

developers can now achieve regulatory compliance

and unlock thousands of pounds in financial

incentives region by region.

The conversation is shifting. With fresh waterefficiency

targets, new environmental incentive

schemes, and unprecedented scrutiny from water

companies and regulators, the case for fitting micro

greywater re-use systems in every new home has

never been stronger.

Water company incentives: The UK’s best funding

opportunities

A major shift in 2025/2026 means all English water

companies now offer environmental incentive

payments for homes built to higher water-efficiency

standards than required in Building Regulations.

[linkedin.com]

These incentives reduce infrastructure charges and

sewerage connection costs – and micro greywater

re-use systems like Aqua Gratis help developers

meet the highest tiers.

Where are the best incentives?

The 2025/2026 Water Sector Incentives summary

shows generous rewards across England, with some

regions offering exceptional payouts for greywater

recycling:

t Thames Water – £2,100 per plot for greywater

recycling. [buildingenergyexperts.co.uk]

t Southern Water – £1,453 per plot for greywater

recycling. [buildingenergyexperts.co.uk]

t South West Water & Bournemouth

Water – £1,370 for greywater recycling.

[buildingenergyexperts.co.uk]

t United Utilities – Incentives up to £664 for

water neutrality and £400 for water re-use.

[buildingenergyexperts.co.uk]

t Anglian Water – Up to £3,500 per plot for

combined water-efficiency and sustainable

drainage measures. [anglianwater.co.uk]

Even more importantly, all English water companies

now formally support water re-use, and uptake is

expected to rise dramatically as awareness grows.

[ewsc.org.uk], [linkedin.com]

How to apply for incentives

Water companies have streamlined the process:

t Most utilities offer straightforward online

applications through their Developer Services

portals (eg. United Utilities’ application process

is clearly outlined and requires only evidence of

compliant installation). [unitedutilities.com]

t Payments are typically credited directly against

infrastructure charges – meaning developers

see the financial benefit quickly and with minimal

admin. [buildingenergyexperts.co.uk]

Is compliance easy?

Yes – especially with micro greywater systems.

Aqua Gratis helps developments meet strict audit

requirements for water-efficiency, which are

mandatory to unlock upper-tier payments (eg.

United Utilities’ tiered audit system). [unitedutilities.

com]

Important: Penalties for noncompliance

United Utilities explicitly penalises developers

whose completed homes fail to achieve the

promised water-efficiency standards after audit.

Aqua Gratis removes this risk with performancestable,

consistent daily water re-use – helping

ensure developments pass first time.

[unitedutilities.com]

What about retrofits and deep refurbishment?

While most schemes focus on newbuild

infrastructure charges, the retrofit sector is hungry

for innovation. The National Home Decarbonisation

Group warns that innovation can be slowed or

‘stifled’ when funding pathways are unclear,

stressing that support should include financial

incentives and connections to industry partners

who can accelerate adoption. [bristolwater.co.uk]

Today, many water-efficiency incentives don’t yet

extend to refurbishment. But they should, and

industry voices are increasingly advocating for:

t Retrofit-specific rebates for water recycling

systems

t Incentives aligned with decarbonisation and

water-neutrality goals

t Grant-style funding for social housing retrofit

projects

Cascade Water Products supports ongoing sector

advocacy to expand funding – because micro

greywater re-use shouldn’t be limited to new

homes.

Policy momentum: Water re-use is becoming the

norm

On 25 May, the Water Re-use Association will visit

the Welsh Parliament to meet Members of the

Senedd, pledging publicly, “We pledge to make

water re-use standard in all new developments

from 2030.”

This aligns perfectly with the direction being set

by Ofwat’s Environmental Incentive Framework.

From April 2025, Ofwat requires water companies

to embed environmental components and tiered

incentives directly into their developer charging

structures. [bristolwater.co.uk]

Greywater re-use is now one of the most financially

rewarded sustainability measures a developer can

adopt, unlocking:

t Lower water infrastructure charges

t Reduced sewerage connection costs

t Water neutrality bonuses

t Incentives aligned with Ofwat’s Environmental

Incentive Framework

All of which positions micro greywater systems like

Aqua Gratis at the centre of policy, planning, and

sustainability compliance for the next decade.

Why Aqua Gratis?

t Fully compliant with UK water-efficiency

requirements

t Compact microsystem ideal for individual homes

and apartments

t Supports top-tier incentive eligibility

t Proven audit-passing performance

t Simple installation – ideal for builders, installers,

and retrofit contractors

Aqua Gratis is the fastest, most affordable path to

compliant, financially supported water re-use in new

homes.

Call to action: The time to start fitting greywater

systems is now

Enablers, installers, developers, and retrofit

specialists – Aqua Gratis is your opportunity to get

ahead of the curve.

With incentives at record levels, building regulations

tightening, and political support growing:

t Start fitting micro greywater re-use systems

today.

t Unlock thousands in incentives per home.

t Protect your developments from penalties and

future-proof them for 2030 and beyond.

Contact Cascade Water Products to learn more.

Let’s make water re-use the new standard –

together.

M 07885 996019

info@cascadewater.life

www.cascadewater.life


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In this issue of Sustainability Today we have

featured Hargassner Biomass Heating as our


Since its foundation

in 1984, Hargassner

has been a leader in

innovative biomass fuel

solutions. Established 42 years

ago in Austria, the company

has been dedicated to this

pioneering heating method

from the outset and over the

decades has built a reputation

for cutting-edge ideas, top

of the line products and

outstanding, comprehensive

customer support.

Hargassner was built on a

promise made by founder

Anton Hargassner back in

1983. The son of a farmer with

a large forestry operation,

Anton had worked with wood since childhood and

valued the raw material as a sustainable, clean fuel

source. After he promised to build his wife a boiler

she never needed to stoke again, Hargassner was

born.

The forward-thinking entrepreneur found the

heating technology of the day to be prohibitively

labour intensive, while also technically inefficient,

so he decided to build his own system which

incorporated his favoured fuel, wood. He integrated

the latest automatic convenience without the

manual labour, patenting multiple innovative

boiler designs over the years and establishing the

company to build his vision of sustainable heating.

From a single workshop, Hargassner grew into

an international and multi award-winning brand.

Among its numerous accolades are the prestigious

Austrian Biomass Association’s Wood Energy Award

2024, and the 2023 Austrian Society for Consumer

Studies Innovation Award.

Today, the family business has become one of the

leading suppliers for biomass heating in industry,

agriculture, greenhouses and domestic properties

across Europe. It’s installed over 180,000 systems

on the continent and employs

some 1,200 people worldwide

and, in the last decade,

Hargassner has expanded with

a series of groundbreaking new

projects and strategic company

acquisitions.

In September 2020 Hargassner

announced the acquisition of

the biomass central heating

company, Gilles. Since then,

Hargassner has taken over

installation, commissioning and

maintenance, troubleshooting

and supplying spare parts

and become a full-service

provider that takes care of both

Hargassner and Gilles boilers

across the country, alongside

first-class service and a celebrated product

portfolio.

Central to Hargassner business is the development

and manufacture of high quality, state-of-theart

pellet, wood chip and wood log boilers.

Setting new benchmarks in

combustion technology and

mechanical systems, the

company’s innovative solid fuel

boilers guarantee the highest

efficiency levels, the lowest

emission values and optimise

the ecological benefits of

biomass heating.

Biomass heaters are a

sustainable and a clean

burning fuel source, this

helps businesses of all types

contribute to their netzero

goals as they operate

independently of fossil fuels.

Biomass boilers also remove

the strain on imported timber by using locally

sourced or residual wood, safeguarding local

ecologies for future generations.

As a front runner in this ecologically sound solution

to heating, Hargassner stands apart for its

years of innovation in the industry. The company

spearheaded fully automatic heating systems,

which not only provides a higher degree of user

comfort but improves operational reliability. Easily

combined with solar energy, heat pumps and other

green heat sources, Hargassner’s solutions can

help customers reach their net-zero goals, faster,

more efficiently and maximise their green energy

output.

From a single-family home to large commercial

enterprises, Hargassner’s boilers are characterised

by flexibility and the variety of options available.

The company’s pellet boilers range from 6 to

600 kiloWatts (kW) and Hargassner’s innovative

approach to heating with wood chips, offer

outputs of up to 2,500kW, with

even higher outputs possible

when used in cascade. Its

wood log boilers also offer

extremely robust combustion

chambers, and their creative

wood gasification process also

guarantees prime efficiency

levels and the lowest emission

values.

The company’s range of

combination boilers stand out

in Hargassner’s varied portfolio.

Combination boilers combine

logs and pellets for a superior

heating supply and optimised

combustion, offering state-ofthe-art

control technology, as well as unparalleled

versatility.

By joining log and pellet heating, Hargassner’s

Nano-PK and Smart-PK pellet boilers, as well as

its Neo-HV and Smart-HV log boilers, automatically

switch between logs to pellets, meaning customers

can utilise multiple fuel sources in line with

budget and availability. Recently the company also

launched the Smart-DUO, a single boiler which

combines pellet and log wood combustion resulting

in a sophisticated combustion technology for both

fuels. This superior flexibility means Hargassner’s

combination boilers have been recognised the

world over, winning awards like the 2025 Plus X

Award.

Unique to the UK market, Hargassner’s industrial



rs in biomass heating

services alongside full technical support for

installation. Its coverage even extends to biomass

optimisation and advice, ensuring customers can

make full use of their investment in this crisisproof

and price-stable fuel source. Additionally,

Hargassner can provide system water sampling

and filtration, flue gas analysis for output

optimisation and on-site operator training, all via

dedicated company professionals.

grade boilers are designed for continuous highperformance

operation and have been utilised in

hospitality, heating plants and large commercial

industrial enterprises. Industrial heating is a sector

where biomass boilers have been traditionally

outperformed by non-renewable solutions,

but Hargassner’s commitment to innovation is

changing the narrative and offering industry across

the country a clean, eco-friendly alternative.

Recently the company launched the new Eco Air

Box. The mobile warm‐air boiler offers an ideal

solution for a wide range of temporary, but also

permanent heating needs. Designed for fast and

effortless deployment, it delivers comfortable

warmth even in low outdoor temperatures. With

an outlet temperature of up to 120°C, this powerful

warm‐air unit – fuelled by pellets – provides reliable

and efficient heat output across a variety of

applications which can be drying grain, woodchips,

etc. but also for greenhouses or event tents

In addition to supplying the highest quality

biomass boilers, Hargassner

also installs and

services its own

products across the

UK. This role as a fullservice

provider is a

unique feature of the

business and sets

the company apart

as a brand that can

offer a 360-degree

service.

This total coverage comes with the full backing

of the celebrated parent company in Austria.

Only authorised and trained service partners are

entitled to use the Hargassner quality seal, so

the company ensures its highly professional boiler

service and maintenance.

Managing Director, Christian Siessl, told us this

exclusivity gives the company its a competitive

edge, “From planning of the system, installation,

after sales service and training, we can do it all.

Our focus is solely on our own

products. This means we can

focus on our own and provide

exemplary after-sales service,

which is very important for

clients. We don’t stock or

service third party boilers, so

this hyper-focus means we

are incredibly efficient and

can deliver targeted expertise

no matter what issue the

customer is facing.”

Hargassner’s growth in the UK

over the last twelve months

has been transformative.

Its famed customer support

grew alongside a rapidly

expanding installer network,

and the company made several

successful appearances at

trade shows.

One such exhibition was 2025’s Low Carbon

Agriculture Show, where Hargassner showcased

its biomass heating solutions for

the agricultural sector and how

its systems reduce emissions

while providing reliable

heating for farm buildings,

drying processes and homes.

Internally, Hargassner

UK also welcomed

Technical Sales Manager,

David Hall to its team.

A professional with

decades of experience in

the industry, David brings

his expertise to bear in

Hargassner’s mission to

change the perception of

biomass heating in the UK.

Christian Siessl, Managing Director

across the UK. We want to make Hargassner the

go-to name for technical expertise and support,

ensuring installers have everything they need to

deliver high-quality biomass solutions.”

As the perception of biomass

heating changes, the company

plans to continue building up

the brand in the long-term by

creating more awareness of

sustainable heating solutions’

benefits. Providing education

to installers as well as working

directly with architects,

building managers and other

managerial staff to offer CPD

presentations in architectural

practices.

We asked David what this

award meant to the company,

“It’s a valuable recognition for

the team and a strong platform

David Hall, Technical Sales as we continue to grow the

Manager

UK market. It reinforces our

technical credibility and reflects

the commitment and expertise our people bring to

the business every day.”

Hargassner’s pioneering role at the forefront of

biomass heating is underpinned by a steadfast

dedication to innovation and a commitment

to customer service unrivalled in the industry.

The company’s emphasis on research and

quality management is unique, and its drive to

always deliver the best is not only ensuring a

greener planet for the future but changing

perspectives on biomass solutions.

With over 40 years of experience

and thousands of satisfied clients,

Hargassner has cemented its position

as a global leader in biomass heating

solutions and its legacy of innovation,

low emission products and exemplary

service, has made Hargassner

synonymous with sustainable heating

solutions worldwide.

The company’s

nationwide installer

network provides

both full and interim

We asked David what the future had

in store for Hargasser in Britain, “Our

immediate focus is expanding our installer

network and strengthening relationships

Contact

T 01432 513777

office@hargassner.co.uk

www.hargassner.com/uk-en


Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning

Future-proofing commercial hot water:

The strategic case for hybrid decarbonisation

For commercial decisionmakers,

the transition to Net

Zero is no longer a peripheral

concern – it is a core operational

mandate. With domestic hot

water (DHW) accounting for

up to 30% of a building’s daily

energy consumption, addressing

this high-intensity demand is a

primary lever for sustainability.

However, many organisations

are stalled by the perceived high

costs and technical complexities

of ‘going electric’.

Adveco’s FUSION TW/TWplus

offers a pragmatic, high-impact

resolution. By reimagining

hot water through a packaged hybrid approach,

FUSION provides a scalable path to decarbonisation

that avoids the pitfalls of costly oversizing and

bespoke design.

The FUSION system balances the low-carbon

efficiency of air source heat pumps (ASHP) with

the rapid recovery of electric boilers. The ADV-W

series ASHP, deploying safe R32 refrigerant, boasts

a lower-cost, compact monobloc form factor to

provide the essential pre-heat – contributing as

much as 70% of the system's requirements. As

the primary heat source, the ARDENT electric

boiler maintains higher,

regular operating temperature,

manages peak demands and

ensures the +65°C temperatures

required for anti-legionella

compliance.

This harmonious blending is

managed by intelligent controls

that ensure the two heat

sources never act in contention.

For the business owner, this

translates to an average 60.8%

carbon saving over gas-fired

systems and a 36.3% saving

over standard direct electric

alternatives.

New enhancements, including a larger primary

heating coil within the cylinder means even

greater power, up to 24kW, is now available from

ARDENT in the same compact 400 and 580 litre

form factors. In such an iteration it is possible

to meet instantaneous draw off demands of up

to 225 litres or maintain continuous flow rates

of up to 855 litres/hour for the most demanding

applications.

Strategic operational advantages

For Facilities and Finance Directors alike, FUSION

offers several critical benefits. FUSION’s pre-sized,

off-the-shelf approach can slash capital investment

to a tenth of the cost of large-scale, bespoke

high-temperature heat pump systems. Crucially

a sealed ‘primary loop’ configuration with the

ARDENT boiler almost entirely mitigates limescale

in hard water areas – which plagues traditional

immersion heaters – extending equipment lifespan

and reducing maintenance callouts.

Sustainability strategies are only as good as

their real-world performance. Recognised as the

2024 Commercial HVAC Product of the Year, and

2025 Energy Saving Award winner for commercial

heating, FUSION is already the low carbon choice

of industry leaders’ water heating. FUSION

TW/TWplus represents a smarter, faster, and

more cost-effective way to achieve commercial

decarbonisation – proving that sustainability and

business feasibility can go hand-in-hand.

https://adveco.co


MPS technology (Molecular Property Spectrometer)

for refrigerant-freon gas sensing

Aquilar has unveiled

its next generation

Aquitron AT-SRG platform

for Air Conditioning and

Heat Pump refrigerant leak

detection. The platform

features innovative

MPS sensor technology,

specifically addressing some

of the major disadvantages

associated with detection

systems using traditional

sensor technologies such as

Metal Oxide Semiconductor

or Catalytic Bead/Pellistor.

The HVACR market is

witnessing continuous, and

dynamic change with regard

to the refrigerant landscape.

The high GWP of legacy refrigerants is driving global

environmental regulations, such as Europe’s F Gas

regulations, and the USA’s EPA/AIM towards a

phase down/out of almost all high GWP refrigerants,

including the likes of R410a and R404a. As a

requirement of these regulations, the requirement

for ‘containment’ of refrigerant within equipment is

critical and underpinned by mandated requirements

for manual and continuous leak checking.

In addition to the environmental regulations,

the relevant safety standards, such as EN378 in

Europe and ASHRAE 15/34 in the US, mandate the

requirement for refrigerant

detection systems

depending on system

charge sizes and potential

for a refrigerant leak into

an occupied space or

machinery room to result in

a concentration dangerous

to occupant health.

The transition to lower GWP

refrigerants, such as R32

& R290 is addressing the

high GWP issue, however

it also introduces a higher

risk profile in the form

of flammability. As such,

the requirement for leak

free design and operation

is enhanced. For Europe,

the direction of travel for many OEMs appears to be

towards R290 (GWP of 3), with many manufacturers of

heat pumps and other HVAC equipment transitioning

product designs to this refrigerant.

Against this market backdrop, Aquilar are addressing

the growing requirements for effective refrigerant

detection, offering an innovative solution for both new

installations, and retrofit options for existing legacy

fixed refrigerant detection installations.

The MPS is a MEMS-based sensor technology

proprietary to NevadaNano, originally developed over

Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning

20 years ago. The sensor operates by measuring

changes in the thermodynamic properties of air

and gas. Combined with data from the onboard

environmental sensor, patented algorithms

provide accurate, stable, and fully environmentally

compensated measurements of the target gas

concentration. This enables a typical sensor life

exceeding 15 years without the need for repeated

calibration or servicing.

Traditional MOS or catalytic bead/pelistor based

systems are widely used in the market, however they

do have significant drawbacks, including propensity

for poisoning, cross interference from other gases/

chemical compounds, requirement for regular

calibration, and relatively short lifetimes.

View the AT-SRG sensor here

View a video about the sensor here

Download the MPS technical write-up document here

T +44 (0)1403 216100

info@aquilar.co.uk

www.aquilar.co.uk

Panasonic’s sustainable

heat pumps power the

National Wool Museum

Panasonic recently provided a large

air to water heat pump system to

the National Wool Museum, located in

a large remote site based in South-

West Wales. Looking to achieve net

zero, the National Wool Museum

reached out to M&E contracting and

installation company FP Hurley, who

specified four Panasonic Aquarea 30kW

TCAP M Series units, a first-of-its-kind

installation in the UK.

Replacing the old gas-fired boilers, to

make the old museum building more

energy efficient, the National Wool

Museum sourced funding from the

Welsh government via a grant that

supports a more sustainable heating

system. The initial site visit revealed

the system must fit within a limited

outdoor space and additionally, the

building was found to be surrounded

by residential neighbouring properties,

meaning the new system needed to be

quiet to prevent disturbance. FP Hurley

specified four Panasonic Aquarea 30kW

M Series units that could meet the

capacity required to easily connect

to existing internal infrastructure

as well as deliver space-saving and

efficient heating to all the internal

areas of the museum. Selecting the

high-temperature T-CAP technology

with simple plug-and-play connection

capabilities helped to streamline the

project. The Panasonic M series units

were easily able to integrate with the

museum’s existing radiators, to deliver

a high-water outlet temperature

of up to 75°C and work in outdoor

temperatures as low as -25°C. The

units use R290, a natural refrigerant

with a Global Warming Potential (GWP)

of 0.02, ensuring the system is more

sustainable.

www.aircon.panasonic.eu

www.fphurley.co.uk

https://museum.wales/wool


Renewable Energy Company of the Year

Velorim is making cyclin

In this issue of Sustainability Today, we have

featured the Velorim Group as our Renewable

Energy Company of the Year

In the UK alone over

10,000 tonnes of bike

tyres and inner tubes

go to the landfill every

year. While cycling

itself is a fantastic,

ecologically sound,

mode of transport;

the waste that comes

from cycling leaves a

tarnished legacy, with

the recycling of bike

tyres and tubes being

costly and inefficient.

This is where Velorim

comes in. Velorim offers

a simple and convenient

national solution for

Scrap li-on batteries

collecting and recycling

used bicycle tyres and inner tubes, removing them

from landfill or incineration, and finding new and

innovative ways to reuse the recovered materials.

Initially established in 2018 by Founders, Russ

Taylor and Richard Lawrence, Velorim officially

launched the UK National Bicycle Waste Recycling

Scheme in September 2020 and today it is the UK’s

sole nationwide bike tyre and inner tube recycler.

From its head office in Cannock, Staffordshire,

and its processing centre in Rotherham, Velorim

now services over 700 locations nationwide,

helping cyclists to stay green and benefiting the

environment at large.

The company offers a highly specialised waste

Tyre collection

collection service,

collecting hard to recycle

bike tyres and inner

tubes that can't go

into standard waste. It

primarily works through

its dedicated collection

centres, usually tied to

bike stores and suppliers

spread across the

county.

Customers simply

find their closest

Velorim Centre via

the company’s Find a

Recycling Centre feature

on its site, drop off

their tyres and tubes,

pay a small levy, then

walk away secure in the fact that their old tires

will be recycled safely, responsibly and for the

greater ecological good. Retailers partner with

the company through a pay on demand collection

model and Velorim’s robust logistics network

ensures materials are collected promptly, with

tracking to ensure safe delivery and the provision

of waste transfer notes on an annual basis.

Among recycling bike tyres and inner tubes, Velorim

can also take Li-on batteries which are commonly

found in e-bikes and scooters, and squash balls, in

the future they are also looking to add tennis balls

and exotic material bike frames to its approved

recycling list.

Velorim’s competitive edge is rooted in practicality,

and its sustainable process is guided by a single,

ambitious goal; zero waste. Everything it collects

is either recycled or

repurposed, ensuring

that nothing ends up in

landfill or incineration.

This commitment

to innovation has

positioned Velorim as

the global leader and

an industry pioneer in

both the cycling sector

and sustainable waste

management.

As the industry leader,

Velorim holds the

distinction of being the

only company on the

planet which offers

bicycle tyre and tube

collection services at

scale. Because of this

exclusivity, Velorim has

Pile of scrap tyres

Pile of scrap tyres

become hyper specialised at what it does. Unlike

car tyres, that are recycled for its steel content,

bike tyres and inner tubes are made of singular

rubber types.

Founder and Chief Commercial Officer, Richard

Lawrence, told us, “By focusing on recycling

the rubber found in these objects, we can think

innovatively about its reuse and processing, as well

as offering a totally unique service to the market.”

This driven purpose has paid off for Velorim. It now

works with over 700 charities, bike shops, suppliers

and wholesale outlets in the UK and its clients

range from one man and his van mobile mechanics,

to stores that recycle 5 tonnes of rubber every six

weeks.

Part of Velorim's broad

appeal is its dedication

to the community,

Velorim actively listens

to the needs of the

cycling community and

works collaboratively

to address industry

challenges and create

sustainable solutions. By

investing in the power of

collective unity, Velorim

understands it can

create a brighter future

for everyone.

By using custom build

shredders, designed

specifically to deal

with the complexities

of reprocessing bicycle


Renewable Energy Company of the Year

g green

Shredded tyres

tyres, Velorim

produce a market

ready, useable

product. This is the

first stage of an

ongoing research

and development

process, the final

goal of which is

getting the recovered

rubber back into

manufacturing as a

raw material.

Richard told us about

an incredibly exciting

Inspecting rubber sheet

upcoming project

with the Forestry

Commission, “We have been talking to the Forestry

Commission about reusing recycled materials

from our service as a replacement for concrete on

mountain bike paths. Named Velopath, this solution

has been designed to avoid the pitfalls of using

concrete, as it is flexible Velopath allows plant

growth under the surface, allows water penetration

and is non-toxic, it can be patched as needed

rather than having to be dug up and replaced and

can be easily applied in a wide variety of locales.

Plus there's a poetic symmetry in cyclists cycling

on old tyres!”

This past year has seen some exciting

developments for Velorim. The company began

accepting Li-on batteries, increasing the already

impressive capabilities to service cyclists. It also

developed, designed and implemented a new way

of cutting tyres. This innovative new approach

allows for more efficient packing, lowering logistics

and storage costs.

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The company’s dedication to innovation also saw

another year of customer growth. Velorim added 56

new clients this year, growing the brand's mission

and elevating its purpose.

Beyond operational growth, Velorim’s impact can

also be measured in changing attitudes towards

waste within the cycling industry itself. For

decades, bike tyres and inner tubes were viewed

as an unavoidable environmental downside of

an otherwise sustainable activity. By creating a

practical, accessible solution, Velorim has helped

shift responsibility from individual cyclists to a

collective system that makes doing the right thing

simple.

This shift is particularly important for independent

bike shops and community repair centres, who

often operate on tight margins and can lack the

resources to manage complex waste streams.

Velorim’s model removes that burden, allowing

these businesses to focus on promoting cycling

while knowing their waste is handled responsibly.

In doing so, the company has quietly helped

strengthen the sustainability credentials of the

cycling industry as a whole.

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Education plays a role in Velorim’s mission. By

engaging directly with retailers, charities and local

authorities, the company is raising awareness

around the hidden environmental costs of rubber

waste and demonstrating how specialist recycling

can close gaps left by traditional waste systems.

This knowledge-sharing approach ensures that the

benefits of Velorim’s work extend far beyond the

tyres it collects, embedding sustainable thinking

into everyday cycling culture.

As 2026 begins, the company plans even more

expansion on various fronts, the company is

planning to open Velorim centres across Europe

this year, with interest from partners in Ireland,

France, Germany and the Netherlands specifically.

With this continental expansion, Velorim is opening

up its client base and actively seeking new

partners to help its unique vision spread. Velorim

is also working on a fintech solution to utilise the

EPR requirements of the tyre, tube and battery

manufacturers.

Cycling has the potential to be the most

environmentally friendly mode of transport.

By working with Velorim, cyclists and suppliers

alike can play a crucial role in achieving this

goal. Velorim's unique and innovative approach

to recycling what was previously thought to be

unrecyclable, is creating a closed-loop system for

used cycling gear, minimising waste and ensuring a

brighter future for our planet.

T 02033 268505

info@velorim-group.com

www.velorim-group.com


Recycling & Waste Management

Rethought: Doppstadt

Doppstadt makes change tangible:

As part of the strategy ‘Doppstadt

2030’, the environmental technology

expert is repositioning itself and

bringing this new beginning to life at

IFAT. The comprehensively expanded

portfolio combines reliability with

efficiency and flexibility. The new

solutions show that Doppstadt is

redefining the future of the recycling

industry – through forward-thinking

technology and smooth processes.

“At IFAT, we are demonstrating

Doppstadt’s high level of innovation

and initiating a new era of

effortless recycling,” emphasises

Doppstadt Managing Director,

Dr Philipp Nellessen. “We have

comprehensively expanded our

product and service portfolio. Our

customers benefit from smooth

processes with maximum reliability,

efficiency, and flexibility.”

The new guiding principles are also

reflected in the stand design. “The

stand is larger than in previous

years, more ambitious, and clearly

structured into three zones

according to our product lines,” says

Dr Nellessen. “With the mobilemodular

processing concept, we are

demonstrating our strong consulting

and technical expertise. Our Smart

Line comprises highly efficient

shredding, separation, and screening

technology, while the Core Line

stands for robust and easy-to-use

recycling solutions.”

Doppstadt is presenting its new SWS

6 for the first time at the MMPC

stand. Thanks to its tracked chassis

and independent drive, the spiral

shaft separator is particularly flexible

in use. It can be optimally combined

with other Doppstadt solutions such

as the Methor to create a spacesaving

and economical complete

solution. With its MMPC, Doppstadt

pursues a holistic approach and

offers its customers a smart

complete package of consulting,

design, and innovative technology

that is optimally tailored to the

needs of each customer.

www.doppstadt.de

Vecoplan at Ecomondo

State-of-the-art shredding and

washing technology for all

applications thanks to mechanical

engineering expertise at the highest

level: Vecoplan AG is considered the

technology leader in the industry.

At this year’s Ecomondo, the

company will be presenting its latest

developments and one of the most

flexible shredding machines, the

VIZ 1700. Ecomondo is one of the

best-known international trade fairs

for recycling, circular economy and

sustainable technologies.

The Vecoplan VIZ 1700 shredder is

designed for processing a wide variety

of materials and can be flexibly

adapted to specific requirements. “The

system can be configured individually.

Customers can choose between

different drive types, rotor geometries

and cutting crowns to get exactly the

output they need,” explains Fabio

Venturoli, Area Sales Manager at

Vecoplan.

In addition to its use in plastics

processing, the machine has also

proven itself in other applications, such

as data and document destruction.

One of the technical highlights is the

Vecoplan HiTorc drive, which offers

high performance combined with

low energy consumption. The VIZ

1700 can also be optionally equipped

with an automatic counter knife. This

automatically adjusts the cutting

gap, ensuring consistent grain sizes –

without manual readjustment.

An integrated foreign object

detection system also helps to reduce

downtime. The latest generation of

this electronic system triggers an

immediate machine stop in the event

of foreign objects. This drastically

reduces downtime and potential

damage compared to conventional

systems. Also available as an option

is the Vecoplan Smart Centre (VSC),

which records all operating data and

offers additional support via a remote

service function.

Contact

welcome@vecoplan.com

www.vecoplan.com


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Recycling & Waste Management News

Acer commits to

collecting 50 tons of

plastic waste

Echoing this year’s Earth Day

theme of ‘Planet vs Plastics’, Acer

has partnered with Plastic Bank and

has pledged to collect and recycle

at least 50 tons of plastic waste

from the environment in 2024. The

Canada-based social enterprise

focuses on tackling the growing

issues of plastic pollution by building

recycling ecosystems and creating

livelihood opportunities in vulnerable

coastal areas.

Acer’s Impact Program Partnership

with Plastic Bank is projected to

prevent the equivalent of more

Alupro champions aerosol

recycling at ADF 2025

lupro exhibited at the 2025 Aerosol &

ADispensing Forum (ADF). Taking place

at the Expo Porte de Versailles as part

of Paris Packaging Week, the event saw

hundreds of exhibitors and thousands

of delegates come together to discuss

sector progress, technology innovation

and industry growth opportunities.

Alongside showcasing its latest

initiatives, campaigns and

behavioural change

programmes, Alupro

brought together

leading European

representatives

from across the

packaging supply

chain for an

engaging panel

session surrounding

best practice aerosol

recycling.

Co-hosted by Predrag

Ozmo, sustainability director

at Ball Corporation; and Tom Giddings,

executive director of Alupro, the session

covered important themes including the

challenges surrounding best practice

kerbside recycling and pioneering

initiatives to improve aerosol capture

rates. Joining Ozmo and Giddings were

Andre Pastore-Bertin, head of packaging

R&D at Henkel Consumer Brands; and

than 2.5 million plastic bottles from

entering the oceans through the

efforts of collection members in

Southeast Asia. Members bring their

collected plastic to Plastic Bank

collection branches in exchange

for the local market price of the

gathered material as well as bonuses

that help provide additional income

& access to social benefits, like meal

vouchers, health insurance, and more.

Acer’s collaboration with Plastic

Bank supports the United Nations

Sustainable Development Goals

(SDGs) including SDG 1 for no poverty,

SGD 8 for decent work and economic

growth, SDG 12 for responsible

consumption and production, SGD

14 for life below water, and SGD 17

for partnership for the goals. Acer’s

ESG goals also include adapting

20-30% PCR plastic content in

computers and displays by 2025 and

working towards the goal of net-zero

emissions by 2050.

www.acer.com

Thomas Merry, commercialisation and

innovation manager at SUEZ UK.

Commenting on the event, Giddings said,

“Having founded and spearheaded the

UK Aerosol Recycling Initiative (UKARI)

back in 2022, we’re committed to

increasing aerosol collection volumes and

driving a national increase in recycling

rates. Already, the cross-sector

programme has established

an accurate capture

baseline, with several

other major projects

in progress to

ensure material

viability in a post-

EPR and post-DRS

landscape.

“Exhibiting at ADF

2025, and co-hosting

a panel discussion

about the challenges and

opportunities surrounding

aerosol recycling, helped to

celebrate best practice from across

Europe and increase awareness of the

initiative. We showcased our latest

campaigns, exploring the progress of

UKARI and inspiring wider involvement

from across the aerosol industry.”

Contact

www.alupro.com/en

Do your sustainable and

recycling policies go far

enough?

akdene Hollins,

Oa boutique

sustainability and

circular economy

consultancy with over

30 years of history,

is inviting companies to stress test

their levels of sustainability through

its simple Circular Economy checklist.

Concerned about the potential to fall

into a greenwashing trap, the company's

checklist is a comprehensive insight into

the multilayered approach needed to

implement a robust, closed loop system

across all operations.

Oakdene Hollins has put forward a

number of simple questions highlighting

the key areas of a company's operations

that need greater scrutiny. Answers are

a simple tick box to get the conversation

started. Oakdene Hollins' support goes

far beyond the tick box approach as they

feel being too simplistic can sometimes

lead organisations down the road of

making sustainability claims that cannot

actually be verified with science and

data.

The checklist delves into your activities

around 1,2, and 3 scope emissions, and

various emissions and waste protocols

you may already have in place. It also

checks on areas such as SBTis (Science

Based Targets), and VRPs (Value

Retention Processes). Crucially, the

list takes just a couple of minutes to

complete but gives a thorough insight

into where changes need to be made.

The formulation of a circular economy

within a business will have a long term

positive impact both on the overall

profitability of a business in general, as

well as on local communities and the

wider environment. Giving more thought

to the retention of resources, and

product value on a circular system, will

give a greater return on those resources,

and the product value on a circular

system will give a greater return on

those resources, which helps to bolster

the bottom line.

Oakdene Hollin's checklist can be

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Electric Vehicles News

Dealers split on whether

retro styling is right

approach for electric cars

ealers are split on whether retro

Dstyling is the best way to get

customers interested in electric cars, new

research shows.

March’s Startline Used Car Tracker

shows that 43% believe that

re-introducing an older

model creates interest

in electric cars and

38% that familiarity

helps buyers adapt

to the idea of

electrification.

However, another

43% say that while

some buyers like

retro, others want

their electric car to look

modern, reflecting the

advanced technology.

Paul Burgess, CEO at Startline Motor

Finance, said, “We’ve seen a series of

retro-styled electric cars introduced in

the last couple of years – most recently

the Renault 5 but also the Fiat 500e and

Sensing & Detection

Innovative sensor

technology for sustainable

transformation in Lusatia

he Fraunhofer Institute for

TPhotonic Microsystems (IPMS) has

launched the AIS-Edge Node project

(Adaptive Integrated Inline Sensors for

Infrastructure in the Environmental and

Hydrogen Economy), working alongside

numerous regional partners. The project

aims to contribute significantly to

structural change in Lusatia by utilising

innovative sensor technologies and AIbased

evaluation methods. The project

will focus on closely monitoring soil

and water bodies, as well as providing

reliable safety monitoring for the growing

hydrogen economy.

There are several important reasons

Volkswagen ID Buzz, with the Renault 4

to follow. There are even models like the

Ford Capri that borrow the name and

elements of the old look.

“Part of the intention of these is

no doubt to make electric

car buyers feel more

comfortable by

presenting the new

technology in a

familiar shape, and

we have used our

research to ask the

people at the sharp

of the sale – the

dealer – whether

this approach works.

“Our finding is that

dealers are unsure of

this strategy. Some believe

that retro works while others think

that buyers want their electric car to

look modern, being part of the advanced

nature of the design.”

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for monitoring soil and water quality in

Lusatia. The main reason is the region’s

long history of lignite mining, which

has resulted in water acidification and

pollution. Until now, environmental

parameters such as pH value & pollutant

concentrations have often only been

recorded selectively and at long intervals.

“We are developing a system that

continuously measures and collects data

in real time, analysing and evaluating

it with the help of AI,” explains Dr

Sebastian Meyer, Head of Cognitive

Systems at Fraunhofer IPMS.

Solid-state sensors are used to

deliver reliable results regardless

of turbidity in soil and water. This

technology is supplemented by AIsupported

evaluations that can detect

anomalies, such as the discharge of

toxic substances, at an early stage.

These evaluations link the anomalies to

historical and meteorological data and

use this information to derive forecasts

and recommendations for action. The

aim is to ensure the long-term quality

of groundwater and enable a rapid

response to environmental pollution.

www.ipms.fraunhofer.de

Acer EMEA focuses on

green logistics

Acer is set to achieve an ambitious

goal in reducing CO 2 emissions

in its supply chain, going from -274

tonnes in 2023 to a target of -2,470

tonnes by the end of 2025. This

result will be achieved through a

mix of innovative solutions: electric

transport, certified biofuels and

continuous monitoring of emissions

with dedicated internal tools.

From September 2025, the first

shipments by electric trucks

will begin in the Netherlands,

significantly reducing local emissions

and contributing to improved air

quality in urban areas. Projects are

also underway with Kuehne+Nagel

to adopt Hydro Vegetable Oil (HVO)

and other biofuels, with the aim of

replacing traditional fossil fuels and

reducing the carbon footprint of

logistics.

In addition, the implementation of

an internal tool allows CO 2 emissions

to be monitored for each individual

shipment, improving transparency

and enabling targeted interventions

to optimise environmental efficiency.

Acer’s logistics management is

structured around large volumes:

every year, over 5.000 TEU [Twentyfoot

Equivalent Unit] are transported

by sea, more than 3.000 FTL [Full

Truckload] by land and over 12

equivalent cargo flights. The main

locations are Chinese ports and

industrial hubs, with destinations in

Europe and the EMEA area.

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AkzoNobel launches fleet

transformation

AkzoNobel has announced the

deployment of its first 100%

electric trucks and urban trailer

fleet together with a nationwide

hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO)

powered fleet in partnership with

XPO Logistics. The initiative will cut

the company’s transport emissions

by over 50% and save approximately

3,000 tonnes of carbon emissions

annually, directly supporting

AkzoNobel’s SBTi to reduce Scope 1

emissions by 50% by 2030, against a

2018 baseline.

Measurable environmental impact

In this landmark move, AkzoNobel

will become the first paint brand in

the UK to deploy large-scale electric

heavy goods vehicles (eHGVs) under

the government’s ZEHID programme.

The transformation will deliver

annual carbon savings in 3 key areas:

t Vehicle efficiency improvements:

300 tonnes CO 2 reduction

t Euro 6 engines and electric

vehicles: 700 tonnes CO 2 reduction

t HVO fuel adoption: 2,000 tonnes

CO 2 reduction

These combined savings of 3,000

tonnes annually equate to removing

more than 650 average passenger

cars from UK roads for a year.

Dual-fuel strategy targets urban

and nationwide operations

Two fully electric trucks will operate

from AkzoNobel’s Slough site to

serve London and the surrounding

areas. These vehicles will deliver

a 100% reduction in direct CO 2

emissions while in operation and

contribute to lower noise and air

pollution. Complementing this, the

HVO-powered fleet will operate

nationwide, ensuring significant

reductions in carbon footprint across

both long and short-haul journeys.

www.akzonobel.com/en/about-us/

sustainability

www.xpo.com

https://europe.xpo.com

One million kilometres

under electric power

XPO Logistics, a leading provider

of innovative and sustainable

end-to-end logistics solutions across

Europe, has become PepsiCo’s chosen

core transport partner for England

and Wales. The partnership with XPO

Logistics will operate across all four

of its main UK distribution sites in

Leicester, Lutterworth, Coventry, and

Warrington.

PepsiCo is one of the world’s leading

food and beverage manufacturers.

Every day, millions of people across the

UK enjoy PepsiCo’s snacks, oats and

carbonated soft drinks. The company’s

portfolio encompasses world famous

brands such as Pepsi MAX, Doritos, 7UP

Zero Sugar, and Quaker Oats, alongside

its much-loved, local and regional

brands, including Walkers, Wotsits,

Monster Munch, and Pipers.

Beyond the cupboard staples and

snack-time favourites, PepsiCo is a

business committed to driving positive

action for the planet and people,

through its PepsiCo Positive (pep+)

agenda. Launched in 2021, pep+ is

PepsiCo’s end-to-end sustainability

and business strategy. It’s a framework

that drives action across agriculture,

supply chains, product portfolios, and

communities. To support this vision,

PepsiCo has selected XPO Logistics

as a key partner to advance its

decarbonisation strategy in the UK.

Under the new partnership, XPO

Logistics will deploy state-of-theart

Mercedes-Benz eActros electric

vehicles, converting more than 1 million

road kilometres annually from diesel

to battery electric. This transition

represents a reduction of over 1,200

tonnes of CO 2 emissions per year from

PepsiCo’s transport operations – a

critical step on the road to net zero

emissions by 2050.

Contact

www.xpo.com

https://europe.xpo.com

Lessons learnt with larger

electric vans in response to

eHGV consultation

Lessons learnt from the adoption of

larger electric vans are highlighted by

the Association of Fleet Professionals

(AFP) in its response to the

government’s eHGV consultation.

The industry body supports ending the

sale of 26 tonne non-EV trucks

by 2035 and vehicles over

that weight by 2040.

However, it says

any new supply

or demandside

regulatory

frameworks will

only succeed if

infrastructure

delivery keeps pace

with vehicle supply.

Paul Hollick, AFP chair,

said, “Government ambition

should be accompanied by a

credible eHGV infrastructure delivery

plan, with particular attention to

distribution network operator capacity

and connection timescales. We need to

especially learn lessons from the way

infrastructure issues have played a part

in the slow uptake of larger electric

vans.


“We have also highlighted the value of

shared depot charging – an idea the AFP

has been promoting on a practical level

– as an area where supportive policy,

particularly around planning, access

rights and metering arrangements,

would accelerate infrastructure

deployment for the smaller

operators that make up

the bulk of this sector.”

The AFP also

believes the

consultation

shows limited

understanding

of UK operations

when it comes

to triple shifted

fleets where 24

hour operations make

charging more challenging,

high volume distribution

operators, oil terminals where EVs are

not allowed, transport of dangerous

goods, and local authorities applying

differing rules for operations involving

HGVs.

Contact

www.theafp.co.uk



VEV powers Loughborough’s transition to electric buses

with smart charging and on-site solar for Kinchbus

Leading e-fleet

solutions provider

VEV has delivered the

charging and energy

infrastructure in support

of the rollout of eleven

fully electric buses at

Kinchbus’ Loughborough

depot this week, marking

another major milestone

in the electrification of public transport in the UK.

The market for

electric vehicles

is picking up

pace again

arket growth for electric vehicles has picked up speed

Monce again in 2025: a total of 21.4 million electric

vehicles were newly registered worldwide. This represents

an increase of 23% compared to the previous year. With

over 14 million new registrations, China continues to

dominate the electric car market ahead of the USA, while

Germany is catching up again after two weaker years: over

the previous year, the number of new registrations rose

by 50% to 856,500 electric cars. This means that there are

now 3,157,200 electric cars on German roads.

The latest figures on electromobility were compiled by the

Centre for Solar Energy and Hydrogen Research Baden-

Württemberg (ZSW). The survey covered purely batteryelectric

cars, plug-in hybrids as well as vehicles with range

extenders. By the end of 2025, the global fleet of electric

cars will amount to 74.3 million vehicles.

Around 60%, or around 44 million, of these EVs are

registered in China, while the USA takes second place with

7.1 million electric cars, ahead of Germany with 3.2 million

vehicles. With the exception of the Chinese market (+40%),

the highest growth rates in the portfolio were achieved

by smaller markets such as Spain with 50% (+232,200

vehicles) and Denmark with 42% (+206,600 vehicles).

The global electric vehicle market is increasingly

dominated by China: Even though almost all markets

recorded partially significant growth, China now accounts

for two thirds of the 21.4 million new registrations,

totalling 14.2 million vehicles.

Europcar offers customers free three

week trial of electric Chapter 8 van

elping infrastructure and

Hconstruction firms discover

how e-vans can fit into their

operations, Europcar Vans

& Trucks is offering existing

customers a three week test drive

experience of a fully equipped and

Chapter 8 compliant Volkswagen

E Transporter.

The project forms part of an £8 million investment by

Kinchbus to begin transforming their fleet to electric

vehicles, which will see a total of 22 new electric

buses enter service in March, backed by new highpowered

smart chargers

and solar generation

delivered by VEV.

Once fully deployed, the

electric fleet is expected

to require up to 1.4GWh

of electricity per year, all

managed through VEV’s

intelligent charging and

energy management platform, VEV-IQ.

As part of the depot upgrade, VEV is also working to

install 53kWp of on-site solar PV, which is expected

to generate approximately 44MWh of renewable

electricity annually. This is expected to save the

Created to provide vital insight into e-van usage, the free

trial has been designed for the multitude of organisations

that require Chapter 8 vehicles, from building, road and

rail works contractors to utilities and the public sector.

For those organisations that see the benefit of switching

to electric following the free trial, Europcar will build

customised vehicles to meet their specific requirements

and preferences.

Key features installed on the demo vehicle include

easy to clean, lightweight, recycled plastic ply lining

and flooring, a 50Kw solar roof panel to power internal

equivalent of 10 tonnes of CO 2 per year, the same as

planting around 450 trees.

Tom Morgan, Managing Director at Kinchbus, said,

“This is a huge milestone for public transport in

Loughborough. It’s a green new dawn for the town,

with zero emissions from quieter, smoother and

more reliable journeys.

“Kinchbus customers can be proud and excited to

be part of the future of bus travel, enjoying a nextlevel

experience of comfort and convenience while

supporting sustainable public transport that benefits

both the climate and local air quality.”

www.VEV.com

electrical equipment in order to

maximise main battery range, and

a removable light bar. Alongside

the required chevron decals and

livery, the lightbar delivers full

Chapter 8 compliance.

“Manufacturer test-drives of

similar vehicles are usually a

maximum of 72 hours, which

doesn’t provide drivers and their employers with a full

picture of e-van life in all weathers, road conditions and

job types,” commented Tom Middleditch, Head of B2B

Marketing and Sustainability spokesperson at Europcar.

“We know from experience that even reluctant electric

drivers feel more positive about making the switch after a

real-world test drive. We believe that by offering the VW

E Transporter for a significant three week length free trial,

will help reduce fleet emissions in the longer-term.”

www.europcar.co.uk/business

Greenhous DAF opens new site &

showcases Electric XD 350

reenhous DAF has

Gfurther strengthened its

commitment to customers

across the region by opening

the doors to a brand-new site

in Telford.

As one of the largest dealers in

the DAF UK network, Greenhous

DAF completed the purchase

of the former Go Plant site on

Stafford Park last year, with

major refurbishment works welcoming a new repair and

maintenance centre, and DAF and All Makes parts for

trucks and trailers.

Over 60 guests including staff, representatives from

DAF, customers, and suppliers attended the official

opening on 9th May, with Greenhous DAF Dealer Principal,

John Turley, giving a speech followed by the cutting

of the ribbon by John McMenamin, DAF Trucks Dealer

Development Director & Mike Seeley, Operations Manager.

of the new Electric DAF XD 350,

the zero-emission variant of the

renowned DAF XD range which

represents the next generation

of performance, reduced

emissions, and superior driver

comfort.

“The opening of our new

site in Telford marks a major

milestone in our commitment

to supporting local HGV

operators with everything they need, all in one place –

from servicing and parts to expert advice and support,”

explained John Turley.

“We’ve invested over £3 million into transforming the

Stafford Park site and moving from our former premises

at Halesfield, which we acquired almost six years to the

day. We’re hugely proud to bring people with us on this

journey who have been with us from the start, which is

testament to our approach.”

www.zsw-bw.de/mediathek/datenservice.html

In addition to a full site tour, guests were given a demo

www.greenhous.co.uk/daf


Biogas News

Driving decarbonisation through biomethane certificates

A s businesses

accelerate

their journey

toward net zero,

biomethanebacked

certificates are

becoming an

essential tool for

credible corporate

decarbonisation. C-Zero Markets helps companies access

these certificates efficiently and transparently, connecting

corporate sustainability demand with renewable gas

supply from across the UK and Europe.

A leading consultancy in renewable energy certificates

and power markets, C-Zero Markets specialises in

sourcing and supplying Renewable Gas Guarantees of

Origin (RGGOs) to corporate customers seeking robust,

verifiable solutions to meet their climate commitments.

By bridging the gap between renewable gas producers

and end users, the firm enables companies to reduce

the carbon intensity of their energy consumption while

maintaining flexibility in their power procurement.

Blended Products: Your expert

partner for bulk and packaged

gases and a range of heat

transfer fluids

lended Products has become a

Brecognised name for reliable and

competitively priced specialist gas and

chemical products. Working alongside

national as well as globally recognised

brands, Blended provide the highest levels

of service and tailored solutions, offering

a customer focused approach, which is

combined with expertise & professionalism.

Building on the success of the World Biogas

Association expo in July, where Blended

showcased its ADCO 2

initiative for sourcing

green carbon dioxide, Blended has launched

Delta-T. This revolutionary surfactant,

developed by SafeSol after 15 years of

research, reduces energy consumption

in heating and cooling systems by up to

27%. By lowering water’s surface tension,

Delta-T improves heat transfer efficiency.

In tests, spaces heated 3.2 times faster,

offering quicker temperature control

and significant cost savings.

Alex Robinson, MD of Blended Products,

What sets C-Zero Markets apart is its close working

relationships with anaerobic digestion (AD) owners,

biomethane producers, and renewable asset operators.

This direct access to production sources allows the firm

to curate RGGO supply that aligns with the specific needs

of buyers – whether they require particular feedstocks,

geographic origin, production pathways, or delivery

structures.

Tailored RGGO sourcing for corporate buyers

Through an established network of AD facilities and

renewable gas producers, C-Zero Markets provides

corporate customers with reliable access to RGGO

volumes that can be matched to their individual

sustainability objectives.

Rather than offering generic certificate supply, C-Zero

works closely with buyers to structure procurement

strategies that reflect their priorities – including:

t Feedstock type (such as waste-derived biomethane)

t Certificate vintage and production year

t Certificate accreditation (e.g. ISCC)

t UK or European origin

t Alignment with internal ESG policies and reporting

frameworks.

This tailored sourcing approach ensures companies can

make credible environmental claims while maintaining full

transparency over the origin and characteristics of the

renewable gas supporting their decarbonisation strategy.

Deep links to biomethane producers

C-Zero Markets maintains long-standing partnerships

with anaerobic digestion asset owners and operators,

managing the marketing and commercialisation of their

renewable certificates.

By working directly with producers, the firm provides a

trusted route to market for RGGO supply while ensuring

highlighted Delta-T's ability to reduce

energy costs and CO 2 emissions, with fast

returns on investment. A trial by Bradford

Council demonstrated a 27% reduction in

energy usage, saving £33,600 annually

and cutting CO 2 output by 31 tonnes.

Blended, committed to sustainability and

innovation, sees Delta-T as a key part of

its mission to offer cutting-edge solutions

that drive environmental and economic

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that corporate buyers gain direct visibility over the

renewable assets underpinning their certificates. This

producer-to-corporate connection supports both sides

of the market: generators maximise the value of their

renewable output, while buyers secure dependable

access to high-quality environmental attributes.

Beyond certificates

Alongside RGGO sourcing, C-Zero Markets also supports

clients across the wider renewable attribute landscape,

including Renewable Energy Guarantees of Origin (REGOs)

and Renewables Obligation Certificates (ROCs).

The firm’s expertise extends into carbon accounting,

environmental attribute strategy, and corporate

decarbonisation planning, enabling businesses

to integrate certificate procurement into broader

sustainability programmes.

C-Zero Markets also offers Clarity+, an innovative solution

that allows companies to retain conventional grid power

contracts while separately procuring renewable certificates

that deliver verified environmental credentials. By

decoupling energy supply from environmental attributes,

Clarity+ provides greater procurement flexibility and can

reduce the cost of achieving renewable energy claims.

Enabling credible corporate decarbonisation

In a rapidly evolving renewable energy market, access to

trusted certificate supply and transparent provenance is

increasingly important. By combining close relationships

with biomethane producers and deep expertise in

environmental markets, C-Zero Markets enables

organisations to secure the renewable attributes they

need to meet ambitious climate goals with confidence.

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Systems engineering of

‘cell factories’ almost

doubles output

ngineers from The University of

EWarwick’s Integrative Synthetic

Biology Centre and Imperial College

London’s Department of Bioengineering

have unveiled how to engineer microbial

‘cell-factories’ to boost the manufacture

of high-value chemicals that are used in

everyday products like domestic goods,

clothes and food.

To date cell-based systems have been

less efficient than existing petrochemical

processes due to natural constraints

within living cells. However, through

computational modelling, the team has

demonstrated that simple refinements

of existing methods can boost production

nearly two-fold.

Engineering living cells (such as bacteria

and yeasts) to produce chemicals

has the potential to create a greener

chemicals industry. This could replace

carbon-intensive petrochemical-based

systems with bio-based cell factories that

convert cheap and sustainably sourced

feedstocks into valuable chemicals.

Dr Alexander Darlington, Royal Academy

of Engineering Research Fellow and

Assistant Professor at the University

of Warwick, said, “Our research offers

strategies for designing bacteria that are

easier to implement than those currently

considered state-of-the-art. We tested

around 500 different control mechanisms,

and found two that were new to research,

which offers a clear pathway toward

more efficient bio-based synthesis of

chemicals. This will enable the sustainable

manufacture of everything from drugs to

plastics, products we use every day.”

The full paper is published in Nature

Communications volume 16, Article

number: 279 (2025).

DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-55347-y

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Driving biogas innovation

and decarbonisation

s the world accelerates towards

Anet zero, biogas stands out as a

cornerstone of the renewable energy

transition — and C-Zero Markets is at the

forefront of unlocking its full commercial

and environmental value.

A leading consultancy in renewable

energy certificates and power markets,

C-Zero Markets works end-to-end with

anaerobic digestion (AD) generators, asset

owners, and corporate energy consumers,

helping them maximise the value of

renewable assets while meeting ambitious

decarbonisation goals.

With established access to renewable

commodity markets across the UK and

Europe, the firm specialises in Renewable

Gas Guarantees of Origin (RGGOs),

Renewable Energy Guarantees of Origin

(REGOs), and Renewables Obligation

Certificates (ROCs). C-Zero Markets

supports both producers and buyers

seeking credible, cost-effective emissions

reduction solutions grounded in market

integrity and regulatory compliance.

RGGO portfolio management

A core offering of C-Zero Markets is its

RGGO portfolio management service,

designed to remove complexity and deliver

maximum value for biomethane producers.

C-Zero Markets manages the full lifecycle

of RGGOs on behalf of clients — including

claims, transfers, sales, retirement

strategy, and regulatory alignment —

providing a low-touch, low-risk solution

for asset owners. Through active market

engagement and disciplined execution,

C-Zero ensures RGGOs are monetised

efficiently, whether via spot sales,

structured forward placements, or longterm

offtake agreements.

By acting as a single, trusted route to

market, C-Zero reduces market noise,

manages counterparty risk, and ensures

volumes are marketed credibly and

consistently. This allows clients to retain

strategic flexibility while achieving revenue

certainty, downside protection, and

exposure to future market upside.

Beyond certificates

Beyond certificate trading, C-Zero Markets

brings experience in carbon accounting,

offsetting, and decarbonisation strategies,

enabling clients to optimise returns

while demonstrating measurable climate

leadership.

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Managing odour and emissions in food-waste

recycling

Across the UK, councils are introducing

weekly food-waste collections that divert

organic material from landfill and convert

it into low-carbon resources. Collected food

waste is processed in anaerobic digestion (AD)

facilities, where it is broken down in sealed

tanks to produce renewable biogas for heat

and power, alongside nutrient-rich digestate

used as fertiliser. This circular approach

reduces methane emissions, displaces fossil

fuels and supports local authorities' net-zero

ambitions.

Biogas News

Report shows now is

the time to seize biogas

opportunity

he recent special report from the

TInternational Energy Agency (IEA)

confirms that globally the development

of anaerobic digestion (AD) and biogas

is accelerating, and that this renewable

energy source could provide the equivalent

of nearly one trillion cubic metres of

natural gas.

The report Outlook for Biogas and

Biomethane highlights the momentum

of policy development in the sector, with

over 50 new policies introduced since

2020 as countries increasingly recognise

the benefits of biogases. It also stresses

the importance of valuing the cobenefits

of AD, including improved waste

management, reduced fugitive emissions

from decomposing organic waste, and

the use of digestate to improve soil

health and offset emissions linked to

synthetic fertilisers.

HRS Heat Exchangers has long argued

that for biogas to reach its full global

potential, both the efficiency of the AD

process and the benefits of digestate

in sustainable farming must be

maximised.

Energy efficiency and production

therefore need to be optimised

through measures such as efficient

digester heating using external corrugated

tube heat exchangers, exhaust gas and

digestate heat recovery, and biogas

dehumidification to remove water and

sulfur.

Additional systems such as digestate

pasteurisation and concentration can

increase the economic and nutritional

value of digestate while improving plant

efficiency.

With equipment installed at more than

200 biogas plants worldwide, HRS offers

systems and experience to help deliver the

biogas potential highlighted by the IEA.

For more information, please see below:

www.iea.org

Processing putrescible waste at scale,

however, presents challenges around odour,

corrosive gases and worker exposure,

particularly in reception halls, pre-treatment

areas and downstream process buildings.

Gases such as ammonia and hydrogen

sulphide can cause off-site nuisance,

accelerate equipment corrosion and pose

health and safety risks if not properly

managed.

Working with the project team, ERG has

delivered an integrated odour and air-quality

solution to support safe, compliant operation.

The system includes targeted extraction

from food-waste handling areas, chemical

scrubbers to remove odorous and harmful

gases at key process points, and fresh-air,

dust and exhaust control systems across

critical buildings – helping ensure reliable

food-waste recycling while protecting people,

assets and neighbouring communities.

marketing@ergapc.co.uk

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Biogas News

New roadmap could

unlock biogas potential

HRS Heat Exchangers has welcomed

the publication of a new Clean

Flexibility Roadmap by the Department

of Energy Security and Net Zero

(DESNZ) which expands on the UK

Government’s previously narrow view

of the potential of biomethane to

deliver significant carbon reductions.

Not only does the report (which has

been produced in conjunction with

Ofgem and the National Energy

System Operator (NESO), alongside

energy industry stakeholders and

consumer groups) recognise that

biomethane can provide long duration

flexibility to the wider energy network,

but it also recognises its flexibility

to be used ‘across many different

end-uses, including industry, transport,

and low carbon dispatchable power

generation at gas-fired power plants’

as well as its potential to decarbonise

heating.

As a supplier of equipment to

developers and operators of anaerobic

digestion (AD) and biomethane plants

in the UK and worldwide, HRS also

welcomes the ambition to consult on

‘a holistic future policy framework for

biomethane [next year], to follow the

current Green Gas Support Scheme,

which closes to new applications

in March 2028. This will include

consideration of biomethane’s role in

dispatchable power generation.’

Reacting to the roadmap, HRS Global

Key Account Manager, Matt Hale,

commented, “HRS has always argued

that the efficiency of all parts of the

anaerobic digestion process should

be fully optimised (including net

gas and power production, and the

utilisation of digestate and other

additional products) and we hope that

any future policy consultation will

recognise the role that technologies

such as digestate pasteurisation and

concentration have in truly embedding

AD in a low carbon, circular economy.”

info@uk.hrs-he.com

www.hrs-heatexchangers.com

Bio-methane and CO 2

directly from moist biogas

Efficient use of methane

and CO 2 from biogas:

Thanks to novel flat

membranes, biogas can

be processed directly and

energy-efficiently – even in

small plants. In the Bio4Value

project, the Fraunhofer

Institute for Applied Polymer

Research IAP in the Potsdam

Science Park, together with

KS Kunststoffbau GmbH

and the Leibniz Institute

for Agricultural Engineering

and Bioeconomy ATB, is developing

a technology that opens new

perspectives for the material use of

methane and CO 2 .

Easy handling without prior drying

of the biogas

Biogas offers a wide range of

applications – for example as fuel,

for heat generation, or as a basis

for fertilisers and chemical products.

Until now, upgrading biogas to

bio-methane has been technically

complex and hardly economical for

small plants. Conventional methods

require elaborate pre-drying and gas

scrubbing. This is precisely where

the Bio4Value project comes in: a

newly developed membrane process

that does not require pre-drying

of the biogas promises significant

simplification.

New flat membranes, developed

at Fraunhofer IAP, form the central

component. They separate methane

from CO 2 directly from the moist

biogas stream. As a result, no

additional energy is needed for

cooling and reheating the raw

biogas before membrane separation.

Long-term tests also showed that

the newly developed membranes

are resistant to hydrogen sulphide

contained in raw biogas.

www.fraunhofer.de


CIWEM report highlights

huge opportunity ahead

our Future, a new report launched

Yrecently by the Chartered Institution

of Water and Environmental Management

(CIWEM), highlights the need to think

differently about the urgent skills gap

facing the water sector. With the majority

of its members feeling that capacity

and capability in the sector will seriously

hinder delivery

of promises and

ambition by the

government, the

report calls for a

comprehensive

programme to

fully understand

the nature of

the challenge

and embrace

the professional

development

opportunities, both

collectively and

individually.

Based on interviews

with industry

professionals at

water companies, local authorities,

engineering firms, consultancies, and

industry and public bodies like the

Environment Agency, the report also

highlights results from CIWEM's Member

Career Survey 2025 among its growing

community of 11,500 members.

The report, which includes the latest

figures from Energy & Utilities Skills,

highlights the critical need for an

additional 43,700 members of the

workforce in the water sector by 2030.

This 36% increase is necessary to replace

retiring members and to support the

investment expansion outlined in AMP8.

Government and

industry pledges

to spend more

than £100 billion on

water infrastructure

and flood defences

during the next

five-year planning

cycle in England and

Wales, will require

a major effort to

attract, develop

and retain people.

According to CIWEM,

this also presents

huge opportunities

for the sector and

for its members

who are optimistic,

thanks in part to the organisation's

support and commitment to continual

professional development.

Contact

www.ciwem.org/publications/yourfuture-report

Enabling sustainable

industrial operations

Hydrotec Industrial Services Ltd

is a family-owned specialist

delivering environmentally responsible

industrial services across tank and

vessel cleaning, water treatment,

waste management and bespoke

solutions. With decades of experience,

the company supports organisations

operating under increasing

pressure to improve environmental

performance, regulatory compliance

and operational efficiency.

Sustainability is embedded across

Hydrotec’s operations, with

ongoing investment in advanced

technologies designed to reduce

waste, optimise water use and

minimise environmental impact.

These capabilities help clients

progress towards net-zero objectives

while maintaining safe and resilient

industrial operations.

Hydrotec’s mobile water treatment

plants, dewatering systems and

in-house fleet enable rapid, sitespecific

responses for remediation,

demolition, construction and industrial

projects. By treating water on site and

reducing unnecessary transport, the

company supports efficient resource

management and lower emissions.

The company also provides specialist

spill response, sludge pumping,

abrasive water cutting, confined space

rescue, site clearance services and

operate a Gerotto tank cleaning robot

for ATEX Zone 0 classified areas.

Supported by accredited systems,

skilled personnel and purposebuilt

equipment, Hydrotec works in

partnership with contractors, local

authorities, environmental consultants

and plant operators to deliver reliable,

compliant and sustainable outcomes

across the UK.

T 01430 652365

info@hydrotec-services.co.uk

www.hydrotec-services.co.uk

Katronic was contacted by a water treatment works

to verify the flow conditions within a single pipeline

The client requested this service due to the

uncertainty of the reliability of the flow

readings that were reported from their internal

measurement system. The lack of certainty was

hinder-ing daily operations, and one potential

solution was to shut down operations

temporarily in order to install an in-line

reference meter.

Rather than do this, they reached

out to Katronic. Katronic’s ultrasonic

technology offers a cost-effective, noninvasive

solution. Our engineer attended

the customer's site to complete

the measurement service. The

purpose of the visit was to

provide accurate, traceable

flow verification data for

operational reference.

Once on-site, armed with the portable

KATflow 210, our engineer completed a

successful set-up within minutes. The

built-in set-up wizard ensures accurate

placement of sensors by entering the

external pipe diameter, wall thickness and

temperature. The set-up wizard calculates and

instructs the recommended spacing for optimal

performance. The diagnostic indicators remained

stable, confirming consistent signal quality and

validating the accuracy of the setup. Making the

KATflow 210 a user-friendly, reliable and accurate

measurement solution. The enhanced battery

performance of the KATflow 210, using saver

mode, measurements were logged at a 1-second

interval, the unit could be stand-alone

on site for the 24 hours required by

the customer.

Returning to the site the

following day, it was found

strong and stable signal was

maintained throughout the

measurement period. The

recorded flowrate values

provided a good indication of

expected performance. On

average, the flowrate was

observed at approximately

430 L/s, later increasing to

around 520 L/s. The recorded

ranges were within the expected

flowrates for the site. Each flowrate

change persisted for several minutes,

with measurements taken every second,

demonstrating steady and dependable

performance from the flowmeter. Comparing

the data to the customer's internal measurement

system showed that the accuracy of the internal

system was off by 2%. This difference was

deemed to be within the range of compliance

accepted by the customer, resulting in no further

Water Management

investigative action being taken.

Katronics' non-invasive technology, coupled

with its highly skilled team of experts, resulted

in accurate, reliable, and instantaneous flow

measurements. Without the need to halt or hinder

daily operations.

For more information, detailed specifications,

product demos, or technical support, please

visit: www.katronic.com or call 024 7671 4111.


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

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:

www.duraproducts.co.uk

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.”

Why not subscribe to our newsletter

so that you don’t miss any of the latest

news? www.khs.com/en/company/

news/khs-competence-web-magazine

Low Carbon Agriculture

Navigate Eco Solutions

Navigate Pro is a simple to use digital solution for livestock and arable

producers who wish to improve the efficiency of their production, maximise

key inputs, and move towards more sustainable management practices.

Developed by Navigate Eco Solutions, it's a unique integrated approach

combining nutrient planning requirements with delivery of vital insights into

maximising enterprise productivity while reducing the environmental impact of

farming operations.

Aimed at growers and advisors alike, Navigate Pro simplifies the complex

management of cropland and natural resources by streamlining inorganic and

organic inputs and helping match fertiliser products to crop needs.

Working with associated environmental metrics, including GHG intensity,

ammonia-N mitigation, Navigate Pro also helps minimise excess nutrients in

the natural environment and the risk of excess phosphorus due to product

choice.

By encouraging informed nutrient supply decisions, NavigatePro can reduce a

crop's carbon footprint and help growers with their own scope one emissions.

This enables the food supply chain to reduce its own scope three emissions

and meet its carbon and sustainability goals.

If you're a farmer or advisor and would like a month's free trial of Navigate

Pro, please email: contact@navigateecosolutions.com or visit:

www.navigateecosolutions.com or ring Allison Arden on 07767 605202.


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.


RECYCLE YOUR

TYRES, TUBES AND

LI-ION BATTERIES

Velorim manages the collection of inner

Tyres, Tubes and Li-ion batteries, with over

600 collection sites across the UK.

Help make cycling green and benefit the

environment at the same time.

When you need to recycle your bicycle

tires, inner tubes, and used bike batteries,

where do you go?

At Velorim, we’ve made the process simple

and convenient, as a cyclist, you simply

take them to your local centre, pay your

levy and leave in the knowledge of a job

well done!

Please visit velorim-group.com

Phone 020 3326 8505

Email info@velorim-group.com

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