Winner of ‘Best Re-use of Materials’ at Brownfield Briefing awards | 3rd Dec 2012

We are absolutely delighted to have recently won this award with our client, National Grid, recognising the efforts made to re-use materials excavated from the London Power Tunnels Project in Central London.

Industrial Emissions Directive enforced in UK from January 2013 | 9th Oct 2012

Changes to the Environmental Permitting Regulations, to implement the Industrial Emissions Directive, will soon be announced and come into force from 6th January 2013.

What is BREEAM Communities? | 3rd Oct 2012

You are probably familiar with BREEAM for buildings but have you heard of BREEAM Communities? This is the newest form of assessment and is aimed at development schemes rather than individual buildings.

UK energy efficiency scheme 'Green Deal' launches today | 1st Oct 2012

The Green Deal, the Government scheme enabling householders and businesses to sign up for energy efficiency works at no upfront cost (paid for via a levy on energy bills), launches today but gets a mixed reception.

WSP and GENIVAR - Stronger Together | 1st Aug 2012

The merger between the two engineering and design consultancies, WSP Group PLC and GENIVAR Inc., was finalised today, creating a world-class professional services firm with combined revenues of £1.1 billion (C$1.8 billion) and approximately 14,500 employees, working in over 300 offices on every continent. 

UK ROC banding review - changes for EfW and AD facilities | 26th Jul 2012

Government support for energy from waste technologies has finally been confirmed (25th July), but the outcomes make for interesting reading...

WSP Group's client magazine 'Solutions' now available | 23rd Jul 2012

WSP Group's regular magazine, Solutions, is now available and offers insights into reasons to build green, the development of future cities, the Shard's opening and more.

Industry updates and insights in our UK newsletter | 12th Jul 2012

This edition of our newsletter contains information on; CRC, carbon reporting, the Industrial Emissions Directive, Groundwater Protection proportionate risk management and more...

Shard in lights - a proud moment for WSP | 6th Jul 2012

It took 12 years of work and enjoyment for WSP, but finally we saw the Shard in London open in all its glory in last night's laser show...

UK bioliquids alert - regulatory changes for claiming ROCs | 2nd Jul 2012

From April 2013 operators of generating stations using bioliquids for electricity generation of 1MW capacity and above will need to complete an annual independent verification to ensure they meet the relevant criteria under the Renewables Obligation..

London - an integrated and connected city? | 2nd Jul 2012

WSP's Head of Sustainability, Paul Toyne, gives his two pennies worth on London's future in Base London's new publication on 'A low-carbon London: new and beyond'...

Summary outcomes from Rio+20 for business | 28th Jun 2012

If you missed our 30-minute webinar on the key outcomes and implications for business from the UN's Rio+20 conference then please find the recording here...

Mandatory carbon reporting for large UK companies from April 2013 | 28th Jun 2012

Defra have just announced that companies listed on the London Stock Exchange will have to report their carbon performance from April next year, find out more...

Simplification to the UK's Carbon Reduction Commitment scheme | 26th Jun 2012

The UK Government's Consultation on a simplified CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme closed on 18^th June. We of course actively participated in the consultation and are pleased to share our thoughts with you here.

Environmental Impact Assessments & Management Systems... | 21st Jun 2012

Does an EIA lead to a project, and the impacted environment, being managed in an acceptable way? Our article in Junes edition of The Environmentalist explores EIA follow-up...

Rio +20 Conference - likely outcomes | 15th Jun 2012

The UN's Rio 20 Conference starts next week. Here we share our thoughts on the likely outcomes...

Free event: Using the right consent process for highway schemes... | 28th May 2012

With the NNNP statement out soon please join our seminar exploring the  forthcoming NNNP and how to determine whether a highways scheme falls within the definition of a NSIP... 

WSP to develop guiding principles for offshore wind farms | 25th May 2012

An exciting and significant project win for us - RenewableUK has commissioned us to develop guiding principles for undertaking Cumulative Impact Assessments for offshore wind farms in the UK...

UK Energy Bill and market shake up | 22nd May 2012

The UK Government today released its draft Energy Bill which we feel still doesn't offer enough to convince investors...

One of the first approved Local Development Order (LDO) in the UK | 5th Apr 2012

We are delighted to have supported Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council in achieving one of the first approved Local Development Order in the UK...

UK's greenhouse gas emissions down by 7% | 29th Mar 2012

Emissions are down by 7% but the Government can't take full credit, global energy prices and the UK's warm winter have made an impact, although a 35% increase in renewable electricity generation is good news...

Soundbites - Government announcements and the UK budget | 27th Mar 2012

Scan through our recent soundbites on George Osborne's budget and on other recent Government announcements in the UK, notably on NPPF and the CRC...

WSP Group Plc Annual Report now available | 26th Mar 2012

We are pleased to announce our Annual Report and Accounts for the year ended 31 December 2011 are now available...

Tips for reducing your water use at home | 23rd Mar 2012

Take a look at our new infographic which provides some interesting facts and 5 top tips for saving water at home...

CDP Water Disclosure Project - results from across South Africa's top 100 companies | 22nd Mar 2012

A select sample of South Africa's Top 100 (JSE 100) companies were asked to report on their corporate water management and risk due to the water intensive nature of their business operations and supply chain...

BREEAM Assessors of the Year Award | 22nd Mar 2012

Congratulations to Barny Evans of WSP Environment & Energy for receiving the accolade of being one of just three BREEAM Assessors of the Year at last nights BREEAM Awards ceremony at Ecobuild in London.

Biogas as an energy source: Opportunities and benefits | 21st Mar 2012

Find out more about whether biogas as a sustainable energy source and tool could reduce your greenhouse gas emissions...

Green cities in a green economy - listen live | 14th Mar 2012

WSP's Head of Sustainability Paul Toyne, is sitting on a panel for Earth Debate where they are discussion sustainable transitions to greener cities. The session will be streamed live 14th March 19.00 GMT and is also available for viewing afterwards...

Healthcare and Rail: a Solutions Magazine special | 9th Mar 2012

Our client publication, Solutions, is packed full of highlights from two of our growing global markets, healthcare and rail. We also focus on sustainable cities in Scandinavia, and explore the secret life of bridges....

UK considering scrapping the Carbon Reduction Commitment scheme | 8th Mar 2012

Vince Cable (UK Business Secretary) is lobbying the Treasury to scrap the UK CRC scheme in order to allieviate administrative burdens on companies. Our suggestion - use the CC Levy and mandatory carbon reporting to achieve a positive outcome...

Time for a revolution - goodbye traditional regulation | 5th Mar 2012

WSP's Terry A'Hearn recently presented to the CPSL on a radically new regulatory paradigm, find out more by downloading the paper or watching the 5 minute video...

Karen McAllister joins WSP as Environmental Planning Director, London | 30th Jan 2012

WSP Environment & Energy is delighted to announce the appointment of Karen McAllister as a London-based Director in the company's Environmental Planning division.

WSP Live on Sky News to discuss the UK’s latest Climate Change report | 26th Jan 2012

Defra (the UK’s Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) has today published the UK Climate Change Risk Assessment report which is being used to kick start the process of preparing a national adaptation plan. WSP’s Paul Toyne, was this morning interviewed live on Sky News about the findings in the report.

Our revamped PACT programme featured on businessgreen.com | 25th Jan 2012

Our award winning, world class PACT scheme is featured on the website of leading publication, Business Green.  Read the full story to find out how we've revamped the scheme. 

The Durban Platform - WSP's briefing on COP17 | 12th Dec 2011

Agreement without the detail. Read our one-page summary of COP17, a major political agreement that at least proved that the world has not abandoned action on climate change.

Our UK client newsletter is now available | 18th Oct 2011

In the latest edition of our client newsletter you can read more about new business charges from the UK HSE, about investment risk in the UK waste treatment market and how the UK Renewable Heat Incentive is down but not out.

WSP announces joint venture to provide engineering and consultancy services to the mining industry | 17th Oct 2011

WSP's Australian business has taken a 50% shareholding with the engineering firm TWP Australia Pty Ltd to launch a new business, TWSP Pty Ltd, creating a new, top level professional engineering consultancy to serve the mining industry.

Mandatory GHG Disclosure | 8th Sep 2011

Representatives from IEMA, WSP, Thomas Cook, Balfour Beatty, Defra, and Simmons & Simmons discuss the obligations of the Climate Change Act 2008 for the UK and its implications for GHG emissions reporting.

eSight Energy partnership enhances our energy management service | 7th Sep 2011

Our new partnership with eSight Energy significantly enhances our ability to deliver comprehensive and successful energy management programmes for our clients globally.

The age of austerity is a godsend to the environment | 4th Aug 2011

WSP's Head of Regulatory Innovation, Terry A'Hearn, talks with Gareth Simkins of The ENDS Report about how our age of austerity and how this can help to drive smarter regulation in the UK.

Proposed changes to UK's CRC could dilute the effect of the scheme | 30th Jun 2011

Following today's announcement by the Government of the final details of the Carbon Reduction Commitment (CRC), Chris Stubbs, our Technical Director, comments:

“We've become slaves to the process of regulation” says UK Farming Regulation Task Force | 27th Jun 2011

The UK Farming Regulation Task Force recently released the findings of their independent report looking at ways of reducing regulatory burdens on farmers and food processors. 

Influential report on regulatory reform published | 24th Jun 2011

A new report published by the Aldersgate Group argues that regulation is an essential tool to stimulate growth while a crude deregulatory drive could risk damaging competitiveness.

Waste expert at WSP quoted in the Guardian following rubbish bin announcement | 17th Jun 2011

Following Tuesday's government announcement that, in the UK, local councils will not be forced to reinstate weekly rubbish collections from homes, one of our waste experts Matthew Venn was quoted in the Guardian.

New framework for brownfield divestment in Europe | 24th May 2011

As part of the NICOLE Brownfield Working Group, WSP have co-authored a new Framework Document on brownfield divestment in Europe. Find out more...

Confirmation of iPad competition winners | 9th May 2011

In March and April 2011 WSP ran competitions with our client base in both the UK and the US with the opportunity to win an iPad2.

WSP concludes first environmental liability transfer outside of the US | 19th Apr 2011

We are delighted to have completed the remediation of the former Kodak Imaging site in Liverpool, UK, which represents the first environmental liability transfer outside of the US.

Iconic projects feature in our client magazine, Solutions | 13th Apr 2011

We feature some of our most iconic projects in this latest edition of our client magaine, Solutions. 

WSP acquires environmental software company, Natlikan | 12th Apr 2011

WSP has today confirmed the acquisition of Natlikan, the Swedish based environmental software company. The purchase has been made by WSP Sweden AB and the business will initially be called WSP Natlikan. 

From incremental steps to transformational change | 7th Apr 2011

WSP is very pleased to have supported Business in the Community develop and launch its groundbreaking Visioning the Future programme for business.  

Economist report on climate change adaptation – interview with David Symons | 29th Mar 2011

One of our directors, David Symons, has made a significant contribution to a UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) report commissioned by the Economist Intelligence Unit.

UK Carbon Reduction Commitment year 1 energy reports due by 31st July | 8th Mar 2011

Phase I participants need to submit their full energy reports this summer with many finding this a much bigger undertaking than the initial registration.

WSP's David Nickols plays key role in new UK government report on infrastructure | 15th Feb 2011

WSP Future Energy's MD, David Nickols, was a central commentator at the February 8^th launch of a major government report on adapting UK infrastructure to the impacts of climate change.

UK Government publishes Informal CRC-EES discussion papers | 28th Jan 2011

Our CRC specialists review five new discussion papers on proposed changes to the UK's carbon Reduction Scheme.

Senior Climate Change Specialist joins WSP in the UK | 13th Jan 2011

We are pleased to announce that Andrew Marsh-Patrick, formerly Practice Area Leader for Energy & Climate Change at ERM, has joined the company as an Associate Director based in our Manchester office.

Remediation Specialist joins WSP | 11th Jan 2011

We're delighted to announce the appointment of Ross Pollock within our Remediation team in the UK.  Ross joins us as Technical Director with expertise in technology-focussed remediation strategies.

Delighted to win the prestigious Environmental Adviser of the Year Award for the third time in five years | 10th Jan 2011

The firm has once again shown how innovation, an expert knowledge of the sector and its breadth of service have helped clients to reach workable efficient solutions to their needs and environmental challenges...

Senior sustainability specialist joins WSP in China | 21st Dec 2010

WSP Environment & Energy (WSP) is delighted to announce that Alex Steinberg will be joining our business in China.  Alex will join WSP in the role of Principal Consultant specializing in sustainability and digital solutions.

Latest edition of our client magazine, Solutions, out now | 21st Dec 2010

Read about our brand new business stream, Future Energy; find out why India is truly inspirational; or learn how we're helping re-build Sarajevo. All this and much more in our latest edition of Solutions..

Changes to the UK CRCEES | 25th Nov 2010

Will the recently announced changes to the UK Carbon Reduction Enerfy Efficiency Scheme (CRCEES) lead to a bumpy playing field?

Senior waste specialist joins WSP | 8th Nov 2010

Energy from waste and energy resource conversion expert joins WSP in the UK.

Cloud Computing study for Microsoft shows dramatic reduction in carbon emissions | 5th Nov 2010

A study commissioned by Microsoft and conducted by WSP and Accenture reveals businesses choosing to run applications through 'cloud computing' can reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions by a net of 30% or more, compared to traditional on-site server rooms.

WSP scoop 2010 Sustainable Housing Award for Graylingwell Park | 26th Oct 2010

We're delighted to announce we've won the 2010 Sustainable Housing Award for Graylingwell Park, one of the UK's first net zero carbon developments.

International EH&S expert Emma Farthing joins WSP | 15th Oct 2010

Emma Farthing has joined WSP Environment & Energy and will lead WSP's EH&S Strategy and Risk Management services globally.

Terry A’Hearn joins WSP Environment & Energy | 7th Oct 2010

Terry A'Hearn has joined WSP Environment & Energy (WSP) as London-based Director of WSP's new business area focused on Government and Business Innovation.

A good week for renewable energy in the UK | 24th Sep 2010

A good week for renewables in the UK. The world's largest offshore windfarm opens in Kent. Scotland increases its renewable energy target and more leases are offered for wave and tidal energy projects...but is it too late?

Improving Indoor Air Quality with a Construction Hygiene Plan - Webinar - 27 Oct. | 23rd Sep 2010

Find out how to eliminate potential hygiene pitfalls during building design and construction by listening to WSP's experts on this industry-led seminar from 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm EST.

35% set to miss the UK CRCEES registration deadline | 16th Sep 2010

Our analysis forecasts that 35% of those organisations who should register for the UK CRCEES by 30th September, will miss the deadline...

WSP launches new online green product design tool | 31st Aug 2010

Did you know over 80% of  the product-related environmental impacts are locked-in at the design stage? Our new green product design tool, Product Ecology, is an easy-to-use online tool to help drive the environmental performance of products.  

WSP produces methodology relating to emissions from abandoned mines | 23rd Aug 2010

From the US, WSP inconjunction with Vessels Coal Gas, Inc. has developed a new GHG methodology for the mining industry and has had the methodology successfully validated by the Voluntary Carbon Standard (VCS) Program.

Beverley Walker joins WSP as UK Head of Offshore Renewables | 23rd Aug 2010

Renowned technical expert, Beverley Walker, joins us to help drive growth in the offshore energy sector.

World Bank energy efficient cities project in Jordan awarded to WSP | 12th Aug 2010

WSP are developing an energy efficient urban transplant plan for Zarqa City in Jordan...

Simple 6 point plan to reduce your energy use | 11th Aug 2010

Download our paper, as seen in last month's edition of Environment in Business magazine, on how to reduce your energy consumption.

7,500 businesses will miss the UK CRC registration deadline | 11th Aug 2010

Our analysis reveals that 7,500 businesses will miss the 30 September registration deadline for the UK's Carbon Reduction Commitment Energy Efficiency Scheme (CRCEES).

WSP help Baltic city mayors COMBAT climate change | 21st Jun 2010

WSP's team in Sweden is acting as Project Manager on a unique initiative involving the Mayors of 4 major Baltic cities, as they seek to draw together strategic energy action plans.

Big Tick Award for Climate Change | 7th Jun 2010

We are delighted to announce that we have retained our Big Tick status for Climate Change in the Business in the Community’s (BITC’s) 2010 Awards for Excellence.

New eco-design tool goes live | 12th May 2010

We are delighted to announce the launch of a new online eco-design tool enabling designers, engineers and brand owners to assess the lifecycle impacts of their products and gain valuable compliance information.

Analysis of Marmot Review on healthy communities | 24th Feb 2010

WSP's Mark Elton has analysed the recent Marmot Review in the UK on planning for healthy communities. He has assessed the policy recommendations and presents on who is responsible for driving change.

General Meeting for the British Council for Sustainable Development - Hosted by WSP | 1st Feb 2010

WSP's London office is delighted to be hosting a General Meeting for the Business Council for Sustainable Development with keynote speaker, Will Day.

AFC Energy enters into MoU with WSP for future power station deployment | 29th Jan 2010

AFC Energy, the low cost fuel cell provider, announces that it has entered into a binding memorandum of understanding with WSP under which we will contribute a range of services in preparation for full scale deployment of fuel cell power stations.

Urban Cool positioned at World Energy Summit | 24th Jan 2010

"Urban living is still the world's best model for living" declared Peter Sharratt, WSP's Global Director of Sustainability, at the World Future Energy Summit in Abu Dhabi on 21 January.

UK Green Building Council announces training & education partners, including WSP | 8th Jan 2010

The UK Green Building Council has announced its partners for delivery of the first two of its STEP (Sustainability Training and Education Programme) offerings, which will launch in 2010.

WSP wins prestigious Environmental Adviser of the Year 2010 award | 7th Jan 2010

We are proud to announce that WSP Environment & Energy has won the prestigious and highly competitive Acquisitions Monthly (AQM) 'Environmental Adviser of the Year 2010' award. It reflects our success through tough economic conditions and the value delivered through the breadth of advice we offer across all our global locations.

WSP involved in intended SuperGreen power station project | 6th Jan 2010

AFC Energy plc, the developer of low cost alkaline fuel cells that generates clean electricity from by-product hydrogen, is pleased to announce it has entered into agreement with WSP Group plc with the intention of building and operating a power station.

The Copenhagen Accord - what does it mean? | 23rd Dec 2009

Two weeks of confusing haggling at COP15 produced The Copenhagen Accord - a last minute agreement between the vast majority of the countries present.  WSP attended a post-COP15 briefing with Gordon Brown this week and we now offer this briefing on what happened and what happens next.

Accelerating the move to a low water economy | 22nd Dec 2009

The future for water availability looks very uncertain, but attempts are now being made to standardise water use measurement and raise the profile of water scarcity issues. Read our article submitted to the 'Environment Analyst'.

WSP issue briefing on UK's 'Code for Sustainable Homes' | 21st Dec 2009

The Code for Sustainable Homes measures the sustainability of a new home against 9 categories of sustainable design. A new briefing paper from WSP helps explain more.

National survey confirms positive attitude to low carbon future | 15th Dec 2009

WSP, in-conjunction with the Mayday Network, has today released the results of one of the most in-depth and comprehensive surveys into UK attitudes to living in a low carbon future.

International Day of Climate Change with Think 350 campaign | 7th Dec 2009

Three of our senior consultants in Abu Dhabi took part in the recent 350 campaign action day. The day was aimed at emphasizing to the UN the need for stronger change when completing the treaty in Copenhagen, Denmark this month.

Renewable Services Director joins UK team | 4th Dec 2009

We are delighted to announce the appointment of Dr Isabel Boira-Segarra as Renewable Services Director in the UK.

SEA of UK Local Transport Plans | 1st Dec 2009

Authorities across England are required to refresh their Local Transport Plans over coming months.

This article explores how the Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) can bring value to the  LTP3 process.

Consumer electronics products assessed for environmental impact by WSP | 17th Nov 2009

Eighteen leading consumer electrical products are under-going a thorough evidence based study from WSP to provide information about their life cycle impacts for a key research initiative from the UK Government funded WRAP programme.

WSP confirmed as a Founding Partner of BASE 2010 | 5th Nov 2009

We are delighted to announce our agreement to be a Founding Partner of 'base', an event in March 2010 that will provide practical, solutions-based information to enable businesses to operate sustainably in the 21st century.

WSP announced 'Green Property Advisor of the Year' | 26th Oct 2009

WSP has beaten off stiff competition from Drivers Jones and Allen & Overy to scoop the title of 'Green Property Advisor of the Year' in the Estates Gazette Green Awards.

Personal carbon tracking scheme for staff profiled by The Times | 14th Sep 2009

Leading British national newspaper, The Times, has today run an exclusive story on WSP's Personal Carbon Tracking Scheme (PACT), which has run successfully in our UK Environment & Energy business for two years.  

WSP survey reveals concerns over water scarcity | 13th Sep 2009

Our recent survey of sustainability specialists across a spectrum of public and private sector organisations reveals that over 90% of businesses believe a water crisis is looming.

Shaun Fernando speaks at Healthy Buildings Conference | 10th Sep 2009

London based Shaun Fernando, from our specialist climate change team, has been invited to speak at the prestigious Healthy Buildings Conference in North America this month.

WSP signs Copenhagen Communique on climate change | 4th Sep 2009

WSP Group has signed up as one of the 200 leading global businesses to endorse the 2009 Copenhagen Communiqué on Climate Change.

Passive design initiative with architects | 19th Aug 2009

Buildings that can run without mechanical support are more than just 'low carbon buildings' - that's the message from a team of specialist environmental designers at WSP working in our climate change and sustainability business.

Shortlisted for an Estates Gazette Green Award - your vote counts | 7th Aug 2009

WSP is delighted to have been shortlisted for an Estates Gazette Green Award in the category of 'Green Property Advisor of the Year'.