EU climate policy: French manufacturers cut emissions by 43 million tonnes The carbon emissions of manufacturing firms in France fell by an estimated 15% during the first eight years after the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) policy was launched in 2005. This is the key finding of a new study by experts at Imperial College Business School, in collaboration with the University of Virginia and University of Mannheim. The EU Emissions Trading System is a “cap and trade” policy that aims to lower greenhouse gas emissions within European Union countries. It establishes a price for the right to emit carbon…
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Sustainable building specialists SBUK, the company behind SIP Build UK, Clad Build UK, Frame Build UK and Met Build UK, is expanding to launch a new brand, Garden Build UK. Garden Build UK will offer innovative SIP and timber frame garden building construction kits, made in Yorkshire to the highest quality standards and certified by multiple leading accreditation bodies. Garden buildings and offices have risen in popularity since the pandemic, with Google searches for garden offices rising by 22% over the last four years. But many of these kits are made using sub-par materials while offering few if any accreditations.…
CELEBRATE THE ‘SUMMER OF SPORT’ AT BOROUGH YARDS WITH SCREENINGS, SHOPPING AND SMALL PLATES Borough Yards will be screening the sporting action this summer from the beginning of Wimbledon in July until the end of the Olympics in August. Soap Yard will be transformed with a screen and pop-ups by the various restaurants, bars and shops at Borough Yards. The destination is home to renowned dining spots like Akara and Vinoteca, who will be offering small plates and cocktails during the period. Borough Yards is hosting an outdoor screen for sports fans to watch this year’s summer of sport. The…
Image Caption: Mr. Bharath Satyavolu, Vice President, Revenue Management, ONYX Hospitality Group accepts the Trip.com Group award ONYX Hospitality Group proudly announces its latest triumph, securing the prestigious “Outstanding Hotel Chain Partner 2024.” This global recognition comes from Trip.com Group, an eminent one-stop travel service provider operating in 39 countries and regions, with a presence in 24 languages and transactions in 35 local currencies. The esteemed award highlights ONYX Hospitality Group’s unwavering commitment to excellence and innovation in the Southeast Asian hospitality landscape. Renowned for its tailored approach to guest experiences, ONYX Hospitality Group stands as a distinguished leader in…
Everleaf partners with Forest plant stores to host flower-crown workshops, accompanied by Everleaf spritzes Everleaf, the award-winning, non-alcoholic aperitif brand, has partnered with Forest plant stores to invite cocktail lovers to connect with nature at a series of flower-filled creative workshops this July. The events, hosted at Forest’s London venues, promise an evening of crafting beautiful dried flower crowns while enjoying non-alcoholic Everleaf spritzes. With sustainability at the heart of its ethos, dried flowers have been specially selected to prolong the longevity of the flower crowns, meaning they can be enjoyed throughout the summer. Everleaf will be donating all proceeds…
Underbelly Festival will take over Cavendish Square, creating a go-to destination for alfresco drinks and street food lovers Underbelly Festival’s famous Spiegeltent will host a variety of cabaret, circus, comedy and family programming Highlights include Dizney in Drag: Once Upon A Parody, Tweedy’s Massive Circus, Yuck Circus and The Bitten Peach with more to be announced soon Underbelly Cavendish Square benefits from an accessible central London location and will be free to enter all season long 4th July – 21st September, Cavendish Square, Oxford Street “One of the city’s most vibrant cultural celebrations, promoting the best new British performance art alongside seasoned world-class entertainers” Culture Whisper Underbelly Festival…
Sister & Co create natural and organic skincare, bodycare and home fragrance using nature’s most nourishing plant oils, waxes, nut butters, salts, sugars and aromatherapeutic essential oils extracted from herbs and flowers. Each product is created with an everyday moment in mind – be that your skincare routine, taking off makeup, washing your hands, your children’s bathtime or finding some time to unwind. Free from parabens and other controversial chemicals, deliciously fragranced and sumptuously textured, Sister & Co’s products elevate these everyday moments into luxurious, toxin-free rituals. Organic Hyaluronic Acid Daily Moisturiser SPF 30 (£34) Hyaluronic acid, pentavitin, rosehip oil, argan…
I had the pleasure of experiencing the weekend luxury brunch at Lucky Cat in Mayfair, an Asian-inspired dining gem by Gordon Ramsay. The brunch menu, priced at £55, offers an exquisite blend of flavors and culinary creativity that truly kickstarts the weekend in style. Starters The starters set the tone for the brunch with an omakase sushi selection, beetroot & umeboshi with wafu, and tomato & strawberry with tofu cream. The sushi was fresh and artistically presented, while the beetroot & umeboshi provided a tangy and earthy contrast. The tomato & strawberry combination, complemented by tofu cream, was surprisingly delightful,…
Ophthalmic lens technology leader HOYA Vision Care reinforces its commitment in slowing down myopia progression in children through its innovative advances in MiYOSMART spectacle lenses. Myopia, also known as short-sightedness, is a common eye condition whereby objects far away appear out of focus. By 2050, an estimated 5 billion people could be affected by myopia and annual myopia progression rate is most rapid under 10 years of age. Childhood myopia is a growing global problem due to factors such as increased near-work activities including the usage of digital devices and spending less time outdoors, but there is a lack of…
Celebrating 20 Years, Prego Brings Authentic, Premium Homemade Italian Flavors to Phuket’s Tourist Hotspot ONYX Hospitality Group, Thailand’s leading hospitality company under the umbrella of Italthai Group, which specialises in the management of hotels, resorts, serviced apartments, and luxurious residences, is thrilled to announce the grand opening of “Prego Kata” in Phuket, Thailand – the fourth location of the renowned Prego brand. Prego, known for its authentic Italian cuisine and warm ambiance, is a welcome addition to Phuket’s culinary scene. “Prego Kata” has been designed and decorated to create a warm and friendly atmosphere, while also capturing the lively spirit…