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Northfleet School for Girls has completed one of the largest Solar project of its kind for a school within the UK.

The foundation school within Kent County Council has installed 681 solar PV panels at 180kWp across the school’s roof, as part of the school’s ambitious plans to significantly reduce energy costs.

The solar project is projected to save the school £17,000 as well reduce carbon emissions by 100 tonnes annually, which builds on the school’s previous project, which saw all lighting converted to LED.

Scotland is one of the world leaders when it comes to facing the challenge of climate change and actioning low carbon and renewable energy initiatives. In 2017 over two thirds of Scotland’s electricity was generated by renewables. The country has ambitious plans to create a 100% renewable grid and generate 50% of their heat, transport and electricity from renewables by 2030*. The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) recognise the scale of the environmental challenges surrounding sustainability ahead and the need for action.  

The annual Investors in People Awards was held at the Roundhouse in Camden last night. The awards recognise industries which genuinely invest in their people to achieve exceptional and long-lasting results for their company.

Last week, Salix was proud to support the Green Gown awards 2018 hosted by the EAUC at the York Railway Museum. The event celebrated the incredible sustainability initiatives of 87 finalist institutions in 12 different categories, representing over 1 million students and 172,000 staff. Iain Patton, CEO of the EAUC, co-presented the ceremony alongside Helen Browning OBE, CEO of the Soil Association.