Orbit Housing Association Announces £48m Green Retrofit Initiative Oct 16, 2023 Orbit, a major housing association managing 47,000 homes, has announced its search for a contractor to carry out a substantial £48m retrofit initiative aimed at decarbonising a significant portion of its housing stock. This move comes as part of the association’s commitment to meeting the standards set by PAS 2035, a comprehensive specification tailored for […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Fusion21 announces suppliers appointed to £750m decarbonisation framework Jan 20, 2022 Procurement organisation and social enterprise Fusion21 has announced the suppliers successfully appointed to its national Decarbonisation Framework worth up to £750 million over a four-year period. A total of 50 specialist firms – both SMEs and multinational organisations, have secured a place on the framework, designed to meet the needs of public sector organisations – […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Glasgow to Build Scotland’s Largest Waste Management Facility by 2026 Sep 19, 2023 In a move that underscores Glasgow’s commitment to environmental sustainability, the Glasgow City Council has unveiled plans for a groundbreaking redevelopment of the Easter Queenslie waste depot. This ambitious project aims to transform the site into Scotland’s premier “centre of excellence” for waste management and recycling. The revamped facility, set to be the largest of […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Scottish National Investment Bank commits additional £20 million Apr 23, 2024 The Scottish National Investment Bank (the “Bank”) has committed a further £20 million to the Mid-Market Rent (“MMR”) strategy (“New Avenue Living” or the “Fund”) managed by Thriving Investments, the social value and ESG-focused real estate fund manager. The Bank’s follow-on investment will support the development of up to 100 new homes and takes its […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
