Earth Overshoot Day
10 August 2023
The 2nd of August marked the point in the year when humanity’s demand for ecological resources and services in a given year exceeds what Earth
News & Debate
New Homes Photographic Evidence Guide (Part L: Volume 1 2021)
3 July 2023
Following the 2023 amendments of Approved Document L: Volume 1 2021, it is now a requirement to obtain on site photographs as part of the
BREEAM UK New Construction Version 6.1 Update
15 June 2023
Following the updated Building regulation changes for Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland the BRE have released an updated BREEAM manual and have opened the new
Element in Wales!
9 June 2023
Element Sustainability recently went on an exciting team building day experiencing the Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT) in Machynlleth, Wales. CAT is a world-renowned eco
World Oceans Day 2023!
8 June 2023
Today we celebrate World Oceans Day, it reminds everyone of the major role and life source the ocean provides. The ocean is a huge body
World Environment Day 2023!
5 June 2023
World Environment Day is celebrated every year on the 5th June to raise global awareness to take positive environmental action to protect nature and the
Earth Day 2023
20 April 2023
Element Sustainability are joining more than 1 billion people, governments, institutions, and businesses in celebrating Earth Day this Saturday 22nd April. Earth Day this year
Changes to BREEAM QA
16 March 2023
As part of a recent internal review, the BRE have confirmed they will be making changes to their current BREEAM Quality Assurance resubmission process. This
Changes to BREEAM Fees
20 February 2023
As part of their annual review, the BRE have today announced that they will be increasing their registration, QA and certification fees by approximately 15%
Have a Sustainable Christmas!
9 December 2022
The UK creates 30% more waste than usual over the festive period. 277,000 miles of wrapping paper is thrown away – enough to stretch to