Chubb gets charitAble
Chubb, the provider of fire-safety and security solutions, has launched an employer-volunteer programme to encourage employees to give their time, skills and energy to help improve and strengthen the communities in which it operates.
Under the name – charitAble – the community engagement programme has been designed to promote leadership development and environmental stewardship through employee volunteerism and contributions to worthy community organisations and schools. To take part, employees are required to form a team of three or more members and select a non-profit organisation or school to work with on a volunteer project. All approved projects will receive a £500 grant from Chubb and employees will be given two paid days off per year to volunteer.
Chubb will give priority to volunteering requests that
provide value in seven focus areas: science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education; sustainable urbanisation; safety and security; hunger and food waste; disaster relief; diversity and inclusion; and vibrant communities.
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Carla Sousa, director of marketing communications at Chubb, said: “We wanted to launch a community engagement programme that all of our employees could get involved with, no matter what their role or skill set. With charitAble employees have the opportunity to play a vital role in their local communities, whilst developing invaluable team building and leadership experience. “We’re very excited to facilitate this opportunity for our employees and to see the difference they can make to their local communities.”
HVAC & Refrigeration Live starts as strong as it means to go on
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Launched just last month, HVAC & Refrigeration Live has already attracted a proliferation of exhibitors and seminar speakers. The only dedicated national show in the UK for the HVACR industry, HVAC & Refrigeration Live will be taking place at London Excel on 18 and 19 April 2023. “We seem to have hit the ground running,” said
event manager Tony Patman. “Early signs indicate that there is a real appetite for a UK national show for the industry. It doesn’t really come as a surprise given how the landscape has changed over the last couple of years, but it’s great to have had such a positive response already.
“Exhibitors who were on board for 2020 are keen to show their support for the 2023 event and we’ve had a number of great quality potential exhibitors proactively approaching us, so I’m already optimistic that we’ll see a fantastic event.” Lynn Sencicle, managing editor for ACR News added: “It’s the same story for the seminar programme. It’s early days of course, but we already have a number of top quality speakers lining up as well as some CPD workshops.” “We will be sharing more details over the coming weeks and months,” said Mr Patman, “so do be sure to keep an eye on the website or sign up to receive updates directly into your inbox.” HVAC & Refrigeration Live will be packed full of topical seminars and a wide variety of exhibitors. Visitors can expect to meet familiar faces as well as new companies from around the world who are keen to make deals within the post-Brexit UK. The two day show will culminate in the prestigious ACR News Awards on the evening of 19 April.
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Water efficiency can no longer be ignored – UWLA ‘
NEWS & QUOTES Quote, unquote
On the rolling out of the Government’s efficiency plan Kas Mohammed, VP Digital Energy at Schneider Electric UKI said the following… “Decarbonising buildings, responsible for 40% of the planet’s total greenhouse gas emissions, is a crucial step to tackle climate change. There is a clear desire for this overhaul to happen and investments like the one announced today can result in considerable savings of both money and carbon. This is even more poignant in a time when the energy crisis continues to affect individuals and businesses. “It’s great to see the emphasis put on efficiency, as 30% of building power usage goes to waste. For too long the focus has been on the switch to renewables - which, whilst important, has limited benefits if our buildings continue to waste energy at the current rate. “Tracking and measuring our energy consumption with smart technology is an open goal for creating efficient public buildings. Smart buildings, bristling with IoT sensors, can offer real-time data analytics and insights, allowing public sector facilities decision- makers to spend more wisely, whilst improving occupant experience.”
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In response to the gathering of momentum of the Don’t Pay UK Group, personal finance expert and co-founder of energy comparison site,
Choosewisely.co.uk, Tara Flynn said:
“I empathise with the campaign encouraging people to cancel their direct debits for their energy bills. I understand that for change to happen, sometimes you have to get radical, and I applaud the sentiment behind it when it feels like so little is being done to help. However, I’m gravely concerned about the long-term consequences of not paying energy bills for individuals. “If you don’t pay your bills for months on end and ignore all requests from your energy provider for payment, your provider could issue you with a CCJ (County Court Judgment), which will be kept on record and appear on your credit report. Unless you pay what you owe within 30 days of receiving a CCJ, it will stay on your credit report for six years, meaning it will be challenging to apply for credit during that time, making it much harder to get a mortgage, loan, credit card or even a mobile phone contract. “For many, borrowing might be the only way to stay afloat during a potential recession, meaning The Don’t Pay UK campaign could make things even harder for the very people it’s trying to help”.
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With almost half of European Union land currently under a drought warning or a more severe “alert” level, water efficiency can no longer be ignored, says Unified Water Label (UWLA) managing director Yvonne Orgill. “Our water efficiency message has never been
more critical,” says Yvonne. “This week the European Commission confirmed that the continued drought is hampering agriculture, energy production and water supplies across Europe. “With more extreme hot weather predicted, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued a heat-health alert for this week, and hosepipe bans have come into effect in parts of England from three Water Authorities, with more set to follow. “People have to start taking on board our message to use water wisely, if we are to have any impact and reduce the hardship that will result from severe water shortages. “We hope that people can now see that the dangers of
warming our planet are no longer something distant, it’s here and now and affecting every region in the world.
“The Unified Water Label, is a smart tool which can help us make the necessary changes. When it is displayed on products it clearly identifies how much water and energy that product uses, prompting consumers to make more informed choices.
“Innovation in our industry has delivered products that use less water and energy, without any loss of performance, making it easier for consumers to make environmentally friendly choices. “The Unified Water Label Association is committed to driving home the water efficiency message, encouraging everyone in the supply chain to support us by highlighting the label and the products that carry it, to ensure more of these products are used in the home. “We would urge all of our European partners to support the Unified Water Label, so that we can help consumers understand the issues around water scarcity, the link with energy and carbon emissions, and collectively make a positive difference.”
6 BUILDING SERVICES & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER SEPTEMBER 2022
With Government crisis plans warning of winter blackouts due to fuel shortages, Simon Tucker, global head of energy, utilities & resources at Infosys Consulting said…
“Rationing can’t be ruled out in the colder months. This will impact everyone, but especially energy intensive industries like car makers, chemical companies and cryptocurrency mining. “Fundamentally, there is huge demand for natural gas and especially liquid natural gas (LNG) in Europe. Even with a large increase in shipments of LNG from the Middle East and North America, supply is still limited and particularly cold spells in winter pose a serious risk. “The UK and EU countries must look at every way possible to reduce energy use and improve supply. Crucially, countries need to accelerate the modernisation of their own infrastructure. Mass deployment of low-carbon, domestic energy alternatives like mini nuclear reactors and community renewables is not just a “nice to have”, it’s an imperative if we are to come out of this crisis stronger.”
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