World Economic Forum report unveils AI as key to reducing building emissions
A new report by the World Economic Forum (WEF) presents 11 strategies for unlocking growth whilst reducing CO2 output from the built environment.
The research indicates that implementing all recommendations could reduce greenhouse gas emissions from buildings by 80 percent, creating a global market worth £1.4 trillion. The WEF report highlights that artificial intelligence (AI) is seen as more crucial than traditional methods like insulation and renovation for improving energy efficiency. The WEF encourages investors to consider digitalisation of building operations and urges architects and engineers to adopt energy management technologies. AI-driven platforms can optimise building energy systems in real-time to reduce emissions and enhance operations. Investing in AI-based solutions not only cuts costs but also opens new revenue streams and increases occupant satisfaction, with potential energy savings of 20 percent or more.
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Nearly half of SMEs unaware of how Simpler Recycling legislation will impact business
A recent survey reveals that nearly half of SMEs in England are unaware that the Simpler Recycling legislation, set to be implemented in March 2025, will impact their businesses.
This legislation will pose additional challenges for SMEs, such as the need to allocate space for new bins, separate recyclables by material type, and train staff, with non-compliance potentially resulting in fines. Despite a growing emphasis on sustainability, with many SMEs implementing formal strategies and recognising the importance of waste management, there remains a significant need for support, particularly in financial incentives and guidance on sustainable practices.
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Majority of UK staff know nothing about privacy issues when using AI for work
A recent survey reveals that the majority of UK employees (95%) are unaware of privacy issues when using AI for work, indicating a significant gap in cybersecurity and online privacy knowledge.
While UK workers excel in areas like creating strong passwords and managing app permissions, they struggle to understand the privacy risks associated with AI tools, such as chatbots that could expose sensitive information or lead to plagiarism due to reliance on open networks. This lack of awareness contributes to the UK ranking fifth globally in cybersecurity and internet privacy knowledge.
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FIA releases guidance on pressure equipment directive compliance
A recent FIA guidance note provides detailed explanations on the application of the European Union's Pressure Equipment Directive (PED) to vessels and pipework assemblies in firefighting equipment.
The PED is crucial for ensuring the safety and integrity of pressure equipment used in fire suppression systems. A new FIA guidance note provides detailed explanations on how the PED applies to vessels and pipework assemblies in certain firefighting systems. Originally introduced as Directive 97/23/EC and later updated to Regulation 2014/68/EU, the PED's standards have also been integrated into UK law as the Pressure Equipment (Safety) Regulation (PE(S)R) following Brexit, with UKCA marking used for compliance. The guidance emphasises the importance of conformity assessment bodies in certifying that pressure equipment meets necessary safety standards.
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