New online qualification in energy management
The Energy Institute (EI), the chartered professional membership body for the global energy sector, now offers a new online qualification in energy management. Level...
Government must act now to close green skills gap, warns new report
The UK is at risk of falling behind on green skills, according to a report published on 25 November by SUEZ Recycling and Recovery...
Green Jobs growing at four times the pace of the overall employment market –...
Green jobs* are growing around four times the rate of the overall UK employment market, with 2.2% of all new jobs classed as green....
UK Asbestos Training Association updates rules of membership to address threat to industry standards
UKATA says it has overhauled its rules of membership to counter a threat from sub-standard service providers.
Fluid strategies for waste and cost reduction
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A couple of forthcoming events will equip participants with expertise in...
Mott MacDonald joins campaign to support career opportunities for apprentices and graduates
Global management, engineering and development consultancy Mott MacDonald has signed up to The 5% Club, an industry-led campaign focused on creating career opportunities for...
Webinar intended to raise awareness of green skills gap
Environmental Services & Solutions Expo (ESS), an annual event for the environmental services industry, has announced the launch of a webinar aimed at addressing...
Power industry apprenticeship sets Mitch up for a bright career
As Chancellor George Osborne used his Autumn Statement to announce a new apprenticeship levy to fund three million future apprenticeships, one Windsor teenager knows...
Future leaders in Scotland’s renewable energy industry recognised by shortlist
More than 30 young professionals have been shortlisted for this year's Scottish Renewables Young Professionals Green Energy Awards, which celebrate emerging talent across Scotland's...
Rapid growth in skills needed to achieve net zero targets in the South West,...
A new report written by consulting firm Gemserv has found that, at current installation rates for heat pumps and insulation, local authorities in the...
UK solutions provider secures ISO 14001 certification
Environmental solutions provider OMEX Environmental has achieved ISO 14001 certification.
“This certification is a testament to OMEX's commitment to delivering outstanding customer service while...
UK skills crisis to worsen as small businesses unable to take on apprentices, think...
A new report warns government to fix the issues preventing small businesses from fully embracing apprenticeships, particularly in skilled trades.
Government data show that for...
Webinar series explores getting the most from TOC water analysis
Total organic carbon (TOC) analysis is quickly emerging as one of the most essential tools available for assessing water and soil samples, as it...
Addressing the leadership gap
As the ink dries on the updated ISO 14001 standard, now might be a good time to consider the skills requirements it presents, particularly...
Executive at resource efficiency firm amed South West IoD Young Director of the Year
Ecosurety’s commercial director James Piper was on 10 June named Young Director of the Year at the Institute of Directors (IoD) South West Director...
Mechanical seal specialist wins business award for skills development
AESSEAL, a Rotherham based manufacturer that specialises in the design and manufacture of mechanical seals and support systems, has won national recognition at this...
Back from the future
RESEARCHERS at four universities have joined forces on a low carbon engineering project that they believe could transform the way cities are built.
Led by...
Coping with the unexpected
Bruce Wishart, founder of award-winning spill containment firm Empteezy, offers thoughts on Brexit, the changing face of the spills sector and safeguarding your premises
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Cities play pivotal role in attracting circular economy jobs, suggests report
Local government programmes which encourage and support circular economy practices, such as repair, recycling and circular design activities, not only help attract new investment...
Energy transition MSc launched at Heriot-Watt’s Orkney campus
Heriot-Watt University is launching a new Master of Science degree programme to provide advanced training in the increasingly urgent work of energy transition.
The programme...
