Author Archives: Circular Ecology

We are Hiring – Junior Data Analyst – Carbon Footprint

Circular Ecology

Job Opening: Junior Data Analyst – Carbon Footprint of Construction Products – Fixed Term Join Circular Ecology. A great opportunity is available for an enthusiastic and dedicated Junior Data Analyst, focussed around the embodied carbon footprint of construction materials and products. A key part of this role is related to updating a well-respected embodied carbon […]

We are Hiring – Embodied Carbon and LCA Consultant

Circular Ecology

Join Circular Ecology. A unique opportunity is available for an enthusiastic and dedicated sustainability professional. Working across multiple projects, predominantly in the construction sector. You will have opportunities to work with progressive clients, helping them achieve measurable sustainability benefits. A key part of this role is related to updating a well-respected embodied carbon database for construction […]

Oxford Principles for Net Zero Carbon Offsetting

University of Oxford Releases Principles for Net Zero Carbon In September of 2020, climate scientists from The University of Oxford, UK, released a guide on carbon offsetting. The Oxford Principles for Net Zero Aligned Carbon Offsetting, also called the Oxford Principles, comments on how a net zero society can be achieved through the utilisation of […]

Embodied Carbon Calculator For Concrete Launched

Low Carbon Concrete

Circular Ecology are delighted to announce the launch of a new and free embodied carbon calculator for concrete. The online tool allows up to 3 different concrete mixtures to be modelled and compared for their embodied carbon footprint.  Low carbon concrete is often one of the top win embodied carbon reduction measures for green construction. […]

Circular Ecology Launch COVID-19 Fundraiser for Businesses

Circular Ecology

UPDATE: This fund raiser completed on 30th June 2020. A total of £4,075 was raised from our video training courses. It was donated to the WHO covid-19 response fund. We donated it through the Google fund raiser, who top up the donations (up to their threshold). It could therefore have contributed over £12,000. A massive […]

Circular Ecology Form Tree Planting Partnership with Eden Reforestation Projects

Circular Ecology are delighted to announce a new tree planting partnership with Eden Reforestation Projects. Trees provide many benefits and not only for the environment. Eden Reforestation projects reduces extreme poverty and restores healthy forests by employing local villagers to plant millions of trees every year. Where are the trees planted? The trees are planted […]

Defra GHG Emissions Factors for 2019 Released

Defra and BEIS have recently released their GHG emissions factors for company reporting. In the world of carbon footprinting they are considered a seminal resource. The factors show that the UK continues to rapidly decarbonise the grid electricity supply. Download the latest factors from https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/greenhouse-gas-reporting-conversion-factors-2019    

ICE Database V3 Launched

The new version of the ICE database was recently launched at an event hosted by the Alliance for Sustainable Building Products (ASBP) at the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) in London. Over 125 professionals were in attendance with talks from Circular Ecology, Heathrow, Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB), Environment Agency and being chaired by Jane […]