Wisdom Archives – Content Communications

After the success of the last Content Coms post on Greta Thunberg, we look deeper into the climate debate and consider how we combat negativity.

1st October 2019

In Energy, Environmental, Sustainability, Wisdom

Is the climate debate being hijacked by pessimism?

Following last month's popular Content Coms post on Greta Thunberg and youth action on climate, this month we'll consider how to combat negativity. Why do climate deniers use harsh approaches? A recent BBC story reveals that since our last blog, Greta has been calling out the haters...

There can't be many of us who haven't heard of Greta Thunberg. A once unknown Swedish teenager has become a figurehead for global climate action

11th September 2019

In Environmental, Wisdom

Why younger generations catalyse climate action so effectively

There can't be many of us who haven't heard of Greta Thunberg. A once unknown Swedish teenager has become a figurehead for today's global climate movement, and quickly too. The BBC writes that the 16 year old recently arrived in New York, after completing her voyage...

Declare is an ingredients initiative from the International Living Future Institute (ILFI) for building products. What does the Declare label tall me? Find out here.

19th July 2019

In Buildings, Environmental, Wellbeing, Wisdom

Declare product labelling: Here’s all you need to know

What is Declare? Declare is an ingredients initiative from the International Living Future Institute (ILFI) for building products. It is designed to shape a greener, healthier environment for construction workers, business employees, and customers alike. The Declare program labels goods with a full list of ingredients...

The WELL Building Standard, is the first global rating system to focused on the ways that buildings, and everything in them, can improve comfort, drive better choices, and enhance health and wellness.

8th July 2019

In Buildings, Wellbeing, Wisdom

WELL Building Standard: Here’s what you need to know

We spend more than 90% of our time in buildings. With a growing focus on health and wellbeing in the workplace, we take a look at how the WELL Building Standard is addressing the health woes of the modern office environment. What is the WELL Building...

Here at Content Coms, whilst we don't mention it often, one environmental element we've long deplored is the global impact of plastics.

3rd July 2019

In Environmental, Sustainability, Wisdom

Content Coms viewpoint: Brands, plastics and the politics of inaction

Here at Content Coms, whilst we don't mention it often, one environmental element we've long deplored is the global impact of plastics. Giles Crosse, our Environment Editor thinks brands could and should be doing a lot more. But it's complex. Plastics and brands A recent investigation by Ethical...

Make UK’s sustainability report: The representative organisation for UK manufacturing - shows manufacturers are stepping up to the sustainability challenge.

12th June 2019

In Buildings, Environmental, Sustainability, Wisdom

Five things we learnt from Make UK’s sustainability report

A new report from Make UK - the representative organisation for UK manufacturing - shows manufacturers are stepping up to the sustainability challenge. We take a look at the five key findings of “Manufacturing: stepping up to the sustainability challenge.” 1. Brexit concerns: Despite the challenge...

edie Live is the UK’s only event connecting energy, sustainability and resource professionals with the information, ideas and suppliers they need.

29th May 2019

In Energy, Environmental, Wisdom

Five things we learned at edie Live 2019

edie Live is the UK’s only event connecting energy, sustainability and resource professionals with the information, ideas and suppliers they need to make their businesses more sustainable. Here’s the key messages we took away from this year’s exhibition. 1. People are the starting point for change Whilst...

At the start of May, the Committee on Climate Change (CCC) set out how the UK can reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.

9th May 2019

In Environmental, Sustainability, Wisdom

Content Coms Asks: What might Zero Emissions mean for UK business?

At the start of May, the Committee on Climate Change (CCC) set out how the UK can reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. The Guardian reported that the Committee says the transformation is necessary, affordable and desirable. It argues setting the legally binding target, which has wide...

Content Coms analyses The BSRIA whitepaper on Demographics: To create a future that works, our buildings and the way they are designed need to change.

18th April 2019

In Buildings, Wisdom

BSRIA’s whitepaper on Demographics: The Content Coms Analysis

“To create a future that works, our buildings and the way they are designed, built and operated are going to need to change at least as much as the people who will be inside them.” These are the words of Henry Lawson, the Building Services Research...

The Government opened a new consultation; the energy efficiency scheme for small & medium sized businesses: call for evidence - Content Coms explores.

4th April 2019

In Energy, Wisdom

Content Coms asks: What do SMEs really need from energy efficiency schemes?

In March, the UK Government opened a new consultation for SMEs; the energy efficiency scheme for small and medium sized businesses: call for evidence. First things first, the news is unequivocally good. Policymakers are seeking views on proposals for an energy efficiency scheme, to be focused...