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How businesses can embrace EVs in their sustainability efforts

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As increasing numbers of businesses become aware of climate change and what it takes for them to limit its effects on the world around us, sustainability is becoming more of a focus. Transport in particular, is something concerning both individuals and companies – in 2019, this sector was responsible for 27% of the UK’s total emissions.  While consumers are more widely embracing the electric vehicle, it also makes sense for businesses too. In this article, we’re going to focus on the ways in which companies can utilise EVs as part of their overall sustainability strategy, while helping employees and customers alike understand how electric cars are good for the environment.
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Are we in for unrest?

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Significant rises in fuel and food bills across the board in the UK will increasingly bite over the coming year and particularly if there were to be a long, harsh winter. The important question that arises from the cost-of-living crisis is whether pressures could see current industrial unrest over pay escalate into wider social disobedience and even civil disorder. The momentum of campaigns like ‘Don’t Pay UK’ and ‘Enough is Enough’ in one indicator. If a large swathe of the population cannot afford to heat its homes or to feed itself, or both, then wider civil unrest may not be far around the corner.
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Climate Adaptation in the UK – what it means for business

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The UK government is seeking to review its approach to climate change adaptation and is currently consulting with stakeholders on this. The National Adaptation Programme is the Government’s strategy to address the main risks and opportunities identified for England and is reviewed every five years. DEFRA is now in the process of gathering evidence for the next review to be released in June 2023.
Operational Resilience Guide on Learnings from the Pandemic - Preparation

Learning from the Pandemic – were we prepared?

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COVID has taught us that we should always be prepared for an unexpected external shock that will disrupt our normal business operations. Resilience First has been working with our members, CIS Security, on our Operational Resilience guide, focusing on Preparation. The full report is now available but let’s look at some of the key messages that we can learn from their experience of the pandemic and what preparation meant to them.
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Changing work practices and how to cope

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If the pandemic did nothing else, it certainly provided a renewed focus on how we work. For some people, this was a radical change – their home became their office and their private and professional lives became entwined. Now - with COVID still about but not the same restrictions – these workers have fallen into a hybrid situation with often informal guidance on what that means.
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Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

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We were deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and offer our deepest condolences to the Royal Family at this difficult time. As people around the world are mourning this great loss, we would like to thank Her Majesty for her dedication, service, and extraordinary resilience throughout the seven decades of her reign.
Greater Manchester – a model for resilient urban growth?

Greater Manchester – a model for resilient urban growth?

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Greater Manchester is made up of ten districts which includes two cities, Manchester and Salford. The region has a population of almost 3 million people and represents the biggest economic area in the UK outside of London. It’s been at the core of resilience thinking for the last 20 years and released its own Resilience Strategy in 2021. Its population is predicted to grow by 10% over the next 20 years. This will require around 179,000 new homes in the region by 2037. Can it remain resilient in light of such significant growth and what can other cities learn about urban growth from the Greater Manchester story?
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Collaboration is the key to building climate resilience – Resilience First heads to CW NYC 2022

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As the climate changes, physical risks brought on by heat waves, flooding, wildfires, droughts and hurricanes will have a greater, sustained impact on businesses. Direct damage to assets or supply chain disruption could mean significant financial consequences. Collaboration between the private and public sector has never been more vital for building climate resilience.
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Taylor Swift, Aston Villa, and lessons in ESG

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The recent raid by German police and financial regulators on the offices in Frankfurt of DWS – the majority-owned Deutsche Bank asset manager - has made everyone sit up and take notice of Environment, Social & Governance (ESG). Latest news stories of celebrities and football teams using up carbon for what many feel was unnecessary travel is further example that people are giving a greater green scrutiny to those in the public domain.
Resilience First joins ICSI Board of Directors

Resilience First joins ICSI's Board of Directors

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Resilience First is delighted to join the ICSI’s Board of Directors, with Tom Lewis as its representative. ICSI is an engineering-led coalition with the aim to make resilience and sustainability a cornerstone of every decision in the infrastructure lifecycle of every community around the globe. Resilience First and ICSI have been working together to speed up the implementation of sustainable and resilient infrastructure.
IPCC SUP Global Dialogue Convening Wrap-up

IPCC SUP Global Dialogue Convening Wrap-up

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Last week the team at Resilience First, along with a selection of our Champion Members took part in the IPCC SUP Global Dialogue Convening, contributing to future climate action for urban investment worldwide.

Tony Travers, Director of LSE London ended the forum with a thought-provoking speech which highlighted how the increasingly unpredictable climate presents a real test for all cities.

Building Climate Resilient Cities with IPCC AR6 Summary for Urban Policymakers Global Convention

Building Climate Resilient Cities with IPCC AR6 Summary for Urban Policymakers Global Convention

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The first-ever Red Extreme Heat warning was issued in the UK last Friday (15th July) by the Met Office as temperatures were expected to reach 40C in London on Monday and Tuesday. Such temperatures make it extremely challenging for cities and society to cope.

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How to talk in the sweltering heat

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When any emergency strikes at the heart of society, we often need ways of getting information out to as many people as possible. We saw this during recent pandemic lockdowns, and it’s very evident again with the UK’s first ever red heat warning and temperatures expected to approach 40C in southern Britain and across much of western Europe in the coming days.
Reducing Carbon for SMEs

Reducing Carbon for SMEs

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There are many reasons for wanting to reduce the carbon emissions from your business. It can enhance your reputation and keep you on the good side of your customers. It can save you money or prepare you for future government policies and regulation. Or, of course, you might just worry about the effects of global warming like the rest of us and want to do your bit.

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London Prepared: A city-wide endeavour

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Resilience First shares the latest thinking on the role of business in managing the response to and the recovery from terrorist activity in the capital. If the capital is to be resilient towards terror activity in the future, then the business community has a critical role to play and needs to work more closely with emergency services to achieve this.