The government’s green recovery: What’s in it for you?
COVID-19 has been at the forefront of the education sector's mind, so it is unsurprising that making eco-friendly changes has not been top of the to-do list. So, why is the government placing such a focus on the environment? In their latest blog, Hillside Environmental Services explains how you can benefit from the new green recovery plans including gaining economic stability, cost reductions, meeting student expectations, and ensuring longevity.
Why is the government placing such a focus on the environment? They know the impact that global warming will have on society and the economy. The effects of the pandemic have been tragic and climate change, if left unaddressed, will be much worse. Storm damage, flood damage, and other destruction due to freak weather coupled with lack of resources due to the impact on biodiversity all lead to increased financial cost to correct and a negative impact on the general public and industry.
As the UK aims to be net-zero by 2050, there has been an emergence of numerous environmental legislation, policies, and plans to avoid these kinds of implications. Take the Climate Change Act, Environmental Protection Act, and the declaration of a climate emergency - all of these are enshrined in law. The government recognises the cost of putting environmental damage right now, will be dwarfed by the potential cost of not doing it. The response to COVID-19 is no different, with recovery efforts centered on a ‘green recovery’. It is expected that such measures will focus on a larger uptake of renewable energy, electric vehicles, nuclear power, and nature restoration. However, adopting such measures and practices shouldn’t be something which you do just because you have to: sustainability should be the natural response, which is why we have produced an outline as to the wider benefits these measures can have for businesses and organisations of all sectors.
So, what’s in it for you? Access the full blog here.
Why is the government placing such a focus on the environment? They know the impact that global warming will have on society and the economy. The effects of the pandemic have been tragic and climate change, if left unaddressed, will be much worse. Storm damage, flood damage, and other destruction due to freak weather coupled with lack of resources due to the impact on biodiversity all lead to increased financial cost to correct and a negative impact on the general public and industry.
As the UK aims to be net-zero by 2050, there has been an emergence of numerous environmental legislation, policies, and plans to avoid these kinds of implications. Take the Climate Change Act, Environmental Protection Act, and the declaration of a climate emergency - all of these are enshrined in law. The government recognises the cost of putting environmental damage right now, will be dwarfed by the potential cost of not doing it. The response to COVID-19 is no different, with recovery efforts centered on a ‘green recovery’. It is expected that such measures will focus on a larger uptake of renewable energy, electric vehicles, nuclear power, and nature restoration. However, adopting such measures and practices shouldn’t be something which you do just because you have to: sustainability should be the natural response, which is why we have produced an outline as to the wider benefits these measures can have for businesses and organisations of all sectors.
So, what’s in it for you? Access the full blog here.
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