Construction has officially commenced on a new solar array at Weeton Barracks, Lancashire, as part of the British Army’s ongoing efforts to enhance energy resilience and sustainability across its estate. The installation will generate 648 MWh per year, supplying over one-third of the site’s energy needs and reducing reliance on ...
Emma Fitzgerald, UK and Ireland defence director at AECOM, explains how making sustainable changes to the defence sector estate can help it boost resilience and re-invest in capacity on the road to net zero. ‘Adapt to win’ is a mantra adopted by the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) across its operations. As ...
A joint framework between RAF and Boeing will explore sustainable aviation opportunities on the Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft. The joint framework will focus on life cycle assessments, end-of-service aircraft value capture, digital tools to optimise flying activity, and environmentally sustainable maintenance activities. The initiative follows release of the Defence Aviation Net Zero ...
Babcock is delighted to have successfully achieved certification to the Carbon Trust Route to Net Zero Standard – Taking Action tier. The verification and certification process involved a quantitative assessment of carbon emissions, as well as a qualitative assessment of governance, carbon measurements, implementation, and stakeholder engagement. The Carbon Trust confirmed that ...