Would a green building fit your charitable purpose?

Third Sector, 19 March 2008

Eco-friendly buildings can help save the planet, but charities have legal and other obligations. With pressure growing on them to be more environmentally aware, Hannah Jordan looks at how they can square the circle.

The Government's recent announcement that all new buildings must be zero-carbon (run on energy from renewable sources) by 2020 reflects the growing expectation that everyone should take action to tackle climate change. The target will have little initial impact on organisations in rented accommodation, but many charities - both environmental...