Mike is taking part in The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride to raise funds and awareness for men’s health and prostate cancer
This year I am taking part in The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride to raise funds and awareness for men’s health and prostate cancer on behalf of the Movember Foundation. Prostate cancer affects more men than any other cancer, taking the lives of close to 307,000 men each year. A number surpassed by 500,000 men dying from […]
England at risk of Running Dry – Our five tips to reduce water wastage
On the 25th of July the UK saw the hottest temperature on record. With the trend of increasing temperatures, Sir James Bevan, Chief Executive of the Environment Agency announced the UK risks running out of water within 25 years. He puts this down to wasteful consumer habits and a shortage of reservoirs. “We won’t have […]
SECR – What is it, and how can you prepare?
Another ‘catchy’ acronym but what does it mean? The financial year ending 31st March 2019 saw the final year of the CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme (CRC), which has been replaced by Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting (SECR). SECR is a Government scheme which aims to further incentivise energy efficiency and reducing carbon emissions. Annual […]
Government Emissions Targets – Realistic?
In the same week, both the Conservative government and the Labour shadow Cabinet have announced plans for net-zero carbon emissions targets – though with considerably different deadlines. In May, we predicted an update to the target when we answered our featured “Ask Our Experts” question. Whilst Theresa May announced a proposal for a 2050 target (amending […]
Mike Kenny speaking at the Facilities Event – 9th April 2019
Mike Kenny, LCMB Senior Consultant will be speaking at The Facilities Event at the NEC in Birmingham. The Facilities Event 2019, is the meeting place for the FM and workplace industry. This year’s event will be focused on providing essential knowledge, information and inspiration for the betterment of the FM community. Join Mike on the 9th April […]
The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride
On Sunday the 30th of September 2018, I will don my finest attire with my fellow men and women across the globe to join the fight with The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride in Oxford to raise awareness for prostate cancer and men’s mental health. We’ll be riding classic bikes. But before I press my tweed and […]
TRIADS and Tribulations
The TRIAD season runs from 1st November to 28th February every year and is nothing to do with organised crime! It’s a game that the National Grid plays with us to reduce our electricity consumption over this period of peak demand and applies to all businesses with half hourly metering. As a country we only […]