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EU to Set Tough Air Pollution Targets
EU to Set Tough Air Pollution Targets
May 21, 2021The European Commission has recently adopted the EU Zero Action Plan ‘Towards Zero Pollution for Air, Water and Soil’. The Action Plan is one of the main deliverables of the […]
EMSOL selected as a finalist in the £1 million Mayor’s Resilience Fund!
EMSOL selected as a finalist in the £1 million Mayor’s Resilience Fund!
May 18, 2021EMSOL selected as a finalist in the £1 million Mayor’s Resilience Fund! As London moves into the next phase of re-opening, 35 of the UK’s best innovators have been selected […]
The Construction Industry and Air Pollution – What You Need to Know
The Construction Industry and Air Pollution – What You Need to Know
May 12, 2021Construction Sites and Air Pollution The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has confirmed that one of the main sources of dust particles is construction sites and built […]
How could the rising demand for clean air impact the London Mayoral election?
How could the rising demand for clean air impact the London Mayoral election?
May 5, 2021The Clean Cities Campaign has identified that most Londoners want clean air and a reduction in the level of pollution and traffic on the roads. Londoners who responded to the […]
Why Businesses Should Take Action Now On Air Pollution
Why Businesses Should Take Action Now On Air Pollution
May 5, 2021With delays to the long-awaited Environmental Bill, it’s time businesses start thinking about what steps they can and should take to mitigate and minimise the impact of poor air quality. […]
White Paper: Improving site air quality doesn’t have to be bad for business
White Paper: Improving site air quality doesn’t have to be bad for business
April 26, 2021Free Download: Improving site air quality doesn’t have to be bad for business Invest in Air Quality to Improve Respiratory Health, Grow Revenues and Reduce Project Costs The environment is […]
Earth Day 2021 – International Day of Environmental Action
Earth Day 2021 – International Day of Environmental Action
April 21, 2021Earth Day takes place on 22 April 2021, and like previous years this year’s Earth Day will focus on the global climate crisis. The events to mark Earth Day will […]
Air pollution likely to rise again due to end of lockdown | What the data is telling us about the future of pollution after COVID.
Air pollution likely to rise again due to end of lockdown | What the data is telling us about the future of pollution after COVID.
April 8, 2021On 12th April, the UK will reopen restaurants and shops, ending some of the key aspects of the lockdown. It is therefore timely to look at the likely impact on […]
Your guide to air pollution, the key pollutants and their impact
Your guide to air pollution, the key pollutants and their impact
March 3, 2021Having access to clean air is a basic function that many of us take for granted. We can’t survive without it, and therefore assume that the air we are breathing […]
Free Guide: Accelerate to clean air targets in retail supply chain
Free Guide: Accelerate to clean air targets in retail supply chain
February 16, 2021Free Guide: Accelerate to clean air targets in retail supply chain Key investments to gain visibility and control of air quality and help retailers accelerate toward their logistics transportation pollution […]
What Sustainability Managers need to prioritise in 2021
What Sustainability Managers need to prioritise in 2021
February 10, 2021The year ahead for Sustainability Managers and how to achieve your targets Although last year was very much focussed on battling through with unpredictable changes and the challenge of the […]
Effective ways to reduce scope 3 emissions
Effective ways to reduce scope 3 emissions
February 3, 2021Effective ways to reduce scope 3 emissions Tackling emissions to hit net zero targets is an integral part of business sustainability strategy. Many organisations have changed their processes to be […]
EMSOL Selected for Innovate UK Scaleup Programme
EMSOL Selected for Innovate UK Scaleup Programme
January 22, 2021The Scaleup Programme supports a select group of companies on a journey to exponential growth. The initiative will help EMSOL scale up its sustainability-led solution and technology innovations. The programme […]
EMSOL joins Westminster Commission for Road Air Quality
EMSOL joins Westminster Commission for Road Air Quality
January 6, 2021EMSOL is pleased to affiliate with The Westminster Commission for Road Air Quality (WCRAQ). The Commission works to support the important work of All-Party Parliamentary Clean Air Group Vice-Chair Barry […]
The role of air pollution in Ella Kissi-Debrah’s death – and what comes next
The role of air pollution in Ella Kissi-Debrah’s death – and what comes next
December 18, 2020A landmark decision on air pollution In a landmark move, a court has ruled that air pollution made a significant contribution to the death of 9-year old Ella Kissi-Debrah. The […]
Part 2: Reducing air pollution through the supply chain process
Part 2: Reducing air pollution through the supply chain process
December 14, 2020This post is part of a two-part series on the future of sustainability in construction As per the recent announcement of the mandatory climate disclosures, construction organisations will now need […]
Part 1: Reducing air pollution through building design
Part 1: Reducing air pollution through building design
December 14, 2020This post is part of a two-part series on the future of sustainability in construction Building designs can play a massive part in health and wellness. They can also be […]
What does the mandatory climate disclosure mean to organisations?
What does the mandatory climate disclosure mean to organisations?
November 17, 2020Recently the UK government have announced that disclosing climate risk analysis reports will be mandatory for organisations from 2025, with a large majority of requirements and rules being put in […]
Start Achieving Air Quality and Net Zero Targets Today
Start Achieving Air Quality and Net Zero Targets Today
November 12, 2020Free Guide | Start Achieving Air Quality and Net Zero Targets Today Gain visibility and control. Helping enterprises and local authorities achieve their air quality and net zero targets – […]
Noise pollution cameras: what it means and why organisations need to take action
Noise pollution cameras: what it means and why organisations need to take action
November 12, 2020Last year the UK government announced the introduction of noise pollution cameras to prevent illegal and excessive noise caused by vehicles. The installation of these cameras are being implemented across […]
How EMSOL can help you go beyond the SDGs
How EMSOL can help you go beyond the SDGs
November 9, 2020At EMSOL, we feel the SDGs don’t do enough for clean air. We explain why below, and how EMSOL can help you tackle air pollution, going above and beyond the […]
What 50 leading organisations think about sustainability
What 50 leading organisations think about sustainability
November 3, 2020What 50 leading organisations think about sustainability Sustainability in the corporate world was little more than a buzzword designed to enhance the status of a business. However, in recent times […]
EMSOL Working with REEF Technology as part of Mayor of London’s Civic Innovation Challenge
EMSOL Working with REEF Technology as part of Mayor of London’s Civic Innovation Challenge
October 29, 2020EMSOL is working in collaboration with the Mayor’s Civic Innovation Challenge, London FreightLabs to collaborate with market innovators to develop new ways of tackling some of the biggest issues associated […]
7 things that the urban supply chain can do to improve air quality and tackle climate change
7 things that the urban supply chain can do to improve air quality and tackle climate change
October 29, 20207 things that urban supply chain can do to improve air quality and tackle climate change Sustainability managers can have a real impact on the logistics industry. So it is […]
Take Control of Logistics Pollution
Take Control of Logistics Pollution
October 28, 2020Reduce Logistics Pollution and Stop Keeping Your Successes a Secret Free Guide | Learn how you can take control of logistics pollution and improve your local community Improving air quality […]
EMSOL Working with Commercial Partners as part of Mayor of London’s Civic Innovation Challenge
EMSOL Working with Commercial Partners as part of Mayor of London’s Civic Innovation Challenge
October 27, 2020EMSOL is working in collaboration with the Mayor’s Civic Innovation Challenge, London FreightLabs to collaborate with market innovators to develop new ways of tackling some of the biggest issues associated […]
3 effective ways for organisations to reduce air pollution
3 effective ways for organisations to reduce air pollution
October 27, 2020As organisations and local councils continue to proclaim their mission to combat climate change (68% councils have declared a climate emergency – Air Quality News), the real question many organisations […]
Construction Guide to Reduce Pollution
Construction Guide to Reduce Pollution
October 21, 2020FREE GUIDE: Discover How to Meet Your Clean Air Targets in Construction Protect your people and the local community: a new way to reduce construction pollution. Air pollution caused by […]
How Quieter Deliveries are Key to Reducing Noise
How Quieter Deliveries are Key to Reducing Noise
October 15, 2020How and why quieter deliveries are key to noise reduction With the rise of online delivery and the increase in demand due to the global pandemic, it’s meant that deliveries […]
EMSOL Teams up With Croydon Council to Tackle Pollution
EMSOL Teams up With Croydon Council to Tackle Pollution
October 15, 2020The following is taken from our feature in Croydon Digital. Once upon a time London was nicknamed The Big Smoke, thanks in no small part to The Great Smog of […]
Post-Covid: How can the Construction Industry Ensure Sustainable Development
Post-Covid: How can the Construction Industry Ensure Sustainable Development
October 13, 2020Like many other industries, the Construction industry has been impacted by COVID-19 in numerous ways such as supply chain challenges, health and safety implications, slower developments and longer project timelines. […]
Our Interview for London Tech Week
Our Interview for London Tech Week
October 9, 2020EMSOL Won ‘Tech For Good’ at London Tech Week Elevating Founders the following is an interview from the event. Can you give a brief overview of EMSOL EMSOL develops technology […]
Help Reduce Air Pollution: 3 Easy Things You Can Do for Clean Air Day
Help Reduce Air Pollution: 3 Easy Things You Can Do for Clean Air Day
October 6, 2020The importance of our own carbon footprint and reducing air pollution According to the UK Government and the World Health Organisation, air pollution is now found to be the largest […]
EMSOL Launch Social Distancing and Infection Tracing Platform ‘Work Safe’ To Help British Business Stay Open
EMSOL Launch Social Distancing and Infection Tracing Platform ‘Work Safe’ To Help British Business Stay Open
October 1, 2020SOCIAL DISTANCING AND INFECTION TRACING PLATFORM ‘WORK SAFE’ LAUNCHES TO HELP BRITISH BUSINESS STAY OPEN – Social distancing and infection tracing solution Work Safe, launched by EMSOL, will help workers […]
How do local authorities respond to COVID and ensure sustainable development?
How do local authorities respond to COVID and ensure sustainable development?
September 29, 2020The impact of COVID and the importance of sustainability in local areas The UK has already faced economic downturn because of the impact of COVID. Local councils up and down […]
Noise Pollution and How EMSOL is Working to Reduce it
Noise Pollution and How EMSOL is Working to Reduce it
September 24, 2020The rise of noise pollution in 2020 Noise pollution is a major concern in big cities and urban landscapes all across the world. We all know that harmful emissions from […]
EMSOL Wins Tech For Good Vertical at London Tech Week Elevating Founders
EMSOL Wins Tech For Good Vertical at London Tech Week Elevating Founders
September 14, 2020For the past three years, our work empowering organisations to take targeted action on transport pollution and make a real impact is something we are genuinely proud and passionate about. […]
How noise and air pollution can impact your health
How noise and air pollution can impact your health
September 10, 2020The importance of reducing air and noise pollution Nowadays it’s very difficult to find a place that’s both quiet and has good air quality unless you’re living in a remote […]
EMSOL Helps You Reduce Pollution in Your Urban Supply Chain
EMSOL Helps You Reduce Pollution in Your Urban Supply Chain
September 9, 2020Don’t just monitor supply chain vehicle pollution. Take simple, practical, daily steps to reduce it. https://youtu.be/wa_SDSf8HWA
Bristol Backtracks – Are Clean Air Zones the Right Solution?
Bristol Backtracks – Are Clean Air Zones the Right Solution?
September 8, 2020What evidence suggests that clean air zones effectively reduce air pollution for good? With green living, sustainability and a spotlight on pollution, clean air zones (CAZs) have been continuously promoted […]
Delay in London Low Emission Zone Should Not Stop Us Reducing Pollution
Delay in London Low Emission Zone Should Not Stop Us Reducing Pollution
September 2, 2020Construction projects across London are an on-going part of life in the capital and are essential for businesses to grow. While developments to help improve the city and boost the […]
What are the top 5 worst cities for noise pollution?
What are the top 5 worst cities for noise pollution?
August 25, 2020What are the top 5 worst cities for noise pollution? Large cities such as London, Toyko and New York City are renowned for their busy lifestyles with lots of noise. […]
Monitoring Noise Pollution During Delivery
Monitoring Noise Pollution During Delivery
August 20, 2020Air and noise pollution from the urban supply chain is a crucial issue for any site and its surrounding community. As we wrote about recently, noise pollution can be detrimental […]
Understanding noise pollution: What is it and how can you reduce it?
Understanding noise pollution: What is it and how can you reduce it?
August 18, 2020Understanding noise pollution: What is it and how can you reduce it? As the world only gets busier every single year with increased activities and a growing urban population, it […]
What Young People Think About Air Pollution and How it Matters
What Young People Think About Air Pollution and How it Matters
August 11, 2020The effects of air pollution Air pollution is now understood to be responsible for worsening people’s quality of life and even shortening their life. It is responsible for various health […]
A fair and clean solution – targeted air quality action
A fair and clean solution – targeted air quality action
August 5, 2020Alex Pocklington, Principal Impact Assessment at Croydon Council talks about why they selected EMSOL to help take air quality action in their borough.
A possibility to have a tangible impact on air quality
A possibility to have a tangible impact on air quality
August 5, 2020A possibility to have a tangible impact on air quality Ethan Stratford, President, LSE Sustainable Futures Society talks about why they selected EMSOL to “democratise the process of sustainability” on […]
EMSOL – Air Quality Action
EMSOL – Air Quality Action
August 5, 2020EMSOL empowers organizations to take specific actions for improving the quality of the local environment. This is through targeted air and noise pollution identification which benefits the communities our customers […]
Why Noise Complaints Are On the Rise
Why Noise Complaints Are On the Rise
July 30, 2020The rise of noise pollution complaints during lockdowns As the UK national lockdown has ended and we’re seeing the impact of what a ‘new normal’ looks like, it has become […]
Noise – the Silent Pollutant
Noise – the Silent Pollutant
July 21, 2020What if we were to tell you that there is a pollutant out there, that we come into contact with every single day, that has a huge impact on our […]