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Tag : Climate Change
Mar 22nd 2023
IES wins pioneering tender to create Calderdale Local Area Energy Plan

IES has been awarded the contract to develop a Local Area Energy Plan (LAEP) for the Borough Council of Calderdale as a vital part of its efforts to reach net zero by...

Jul 18th 2022
Preparing the built environment for intensifying heatwaves

The UK is experiencing a heatwave this week with temperatures anticipated to exceed 34⁰C in some parts. Temperatures at these extremes are becoming increasingly common, with...

Jun 6th 2022
Introducing Richard Fletcher IES’ Global Sales Director

We’re delighted to officially introduce Richard Fletcher, our global sales director, who joined the IES team in October last year. Previously business area director for Trimble...

Apr 26th 2022
The final warning: the role of the built environment in turning the tide on emissions

In the third installment of their sixth report, the IPCC have given their final warning that we must act to avoid the devastating consequences of climate change. The report states...

Apr 20th 2022
Matthew Duffy Re-elected to IBPSA-USA Board of Directors

Congratulations to IES’ Matthew Duffy on being re-elected to the IBPSA-USA Board of Directors. After serving in 2020 and 2021, he has been re-elected for 2022 and is...

Nov 24th 2021
COP26 Reflections

Now that we have had some time to take stock and reflect on COP26, I wanted to share my thoughts on the event. During the conference, I had the opportunity to meet and hear a...

Nov 22nd 2021
The built environment: planning for a sustainable future

The built environment sector is on the frontline of the sustainability challenges we face as the world works toward net zero. There’s a mix of solutions but key to a successful...

Oct 28th 2021
Scottish digital ingenuity showcased at COP26

Green technologies take centre stage in immersive version of Glasgow city icons Two of Scotland’s leading lights in the property sustainability space have come together in a...

Oct 19th 2021
'Short-sighted' nuclear drive enshrines inefficiency at the heart of Britain’s energy strategy

The UK Government has announced its latest policy drivers toward a net zero future which focuses on de-carbonising energy production through a new generation of nuclear reactors...

Sep 2nd 2021
Response to Greta Thunberg: Scottish sustainability efforts should not be judged on government action alone

Greta Thunberg’s comments about Scotland perhaps not being the world leader it claims to be as proposals for a new oil field off the Shetland coast are considered are...

Aug 9th 2021
IPCC Report: Science-based climate problems call for science-based solutions

Today’s headlines are a flood with stark warnings following the release of the latest IPCC report. Phrases like ‘code-red’, ‘wake up call’, ‘deeds not words’ are all plastered...

Aug 4th 2021
How to Make Climate Change Direction

How can we decarbonise the planet? How will the world move its climate change commitments, from theory to reality? Here’s how. At IES, we believe Digital Twins are the key to...

Jul 19th 2021
Net-Zero Week UK - 'HOW' do we take action?

This week marks Net-Zero Week, the UK’s national awareness week. Its aim is to highlight the challenges we face in getting to net-zero and provide advice on what we as businesses...

Jul 7th 2021
IES Digital Twin Recognised as Leading Climate Tech for a Zero Carbon Built Environment

IES has been recognised by top Scottish national press and a consortium of key industry organisations as a leading climate tech company, with its Digital Twin solutions being a...

Jun 23rd 2021
IES Join Host of Major Industry Stakeholders in Built Environment Virtual Pavilion for COP26

IES is proud to be part of a coalition of almost 100 partner organisations across the built environment sector who will support the delivery of a Built Environment Virtual...

Jun 4th 2021
Digital Twin Explainer Series: Defining ‘Net-Zero’ and the Role of Digital Twins

Next up in our Digital Twin explainer series, we look at defining the term ‘net-zero’ – how this differs from zero-carbon and the role that digital twins have to play in making...