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Publication of the UK Climate Change Risk Assessment
30 January 2012

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European Commission concludes that higher emissions cuts would save money
23 January 2012

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Government will save over £100 million on property this financial year
16 January 2012

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‘The default answer of yes should be removed’: MPs publish findings on Draft National Planning Policy Framework
21 December 2011

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Green Deal Financing Company founded
02 October 2011

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Consumption-based emissions reporting: Energy and Climate Change Select Committee inquiry launched
13 September 2011

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The value of wildlife and habitats
23 August 2011

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Government publishes biodiversity strategy
19 August 2011

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Enterprise Zones and the green economy
17 August 2011

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Green heaters for social housing
15 August 2011

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Enabling the Transition to the Green Economy
05 August 2011

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Westminster Sustainable Business Forum’s work cited by the Department for Communities and Local Government
05 August 2011

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Confederation of British Industry calls for energy intensive industry exemption from the carbon floor price
05 August 2011

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Inquiry into the Draft National Planning Policy Framework
28 July 2011

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Draft National Planning Policy Framework
25 July 2011

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Events

Report Launch
Leaner and Greener II: Putting buildings to work
07 November 2011, 3.00pm - 5.00pm

Chair:
Matthew Hancock MP

Speakers:
The Rt. Hon Eric Pickles MP - Secretary of State for Communites and Local Government
Cllr Tony Samuels
– Cabinet Member for Assets and Regeneration Programmes, Surrey County Council

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Water Round Table Discussion: Water consumption and demand management 
22 November, 3.00pm – 5.00pm
 
 
Chair:
Anne McIntosh MP  - Chair, Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Select Committee; Co-Chair, All-Party Parliamentary Group on Water
 
 
Speakers: 
Richard Benyon MP - Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Natural Environment and Fisheries
 
Robert Napier CBE – Chairman,  Homes and Communities Agency; Non-Executive Director, Anglian Water Services
 
Further speakers to be confirmed
Past Events

Research

Leaner and Greener II: Putting Buildings to Work
November 2011


The Westminster Sustainable Business Forum has launched a new inquiry building on the findings from the Leaner and Greener inquiry andgoing further to look at the Implementation of Sustainable Management, Finance and Governance of Public Sector Estate.


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Leaner and Greener: Delivering Effective Estate Management
February 2011


Local government can save money and improve services through managing their property assets efficiently, sustainably and in partnership with other public and voluntary sector organisations.


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Beyond Buildings: Procuring BSF Sustainably
November 2009


The Building Schools for the Future programme (BSF) is the largest capital building programme of its kind the UK has embarked on since the Second World War.


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Costing the Future: Securing value for money through sustainable procurement
June 2008


Each year the United Kingdom's public sector procures an estimated £170 billion worth of buildings, goods and services. The environmental impact of the public sector is equally vast, emitting 30.4m tonnes of carbon dioxide annually.


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