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SQW expands in energy, environment & sustainability

Friday, 02 November 2007

SQW Group, which owns SQW Consulting and Oxford Innovation, market leading brands in consultancy services and business support, is expanding its services in Energy, Environment & Sustainable Development. The group has appointed several senior consultants with specialist expertise in the renewable energy market and the delivery of carbon reduction and waste management programmes for local authorities and the private sector.  SQW’s recent projects have included a high profile study for Cycling England as well as work for the Carbon Trust, the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and Scottish Natural Heritage. Chris Green, SQW Group‘ CEO, said: “With climate change clearly emerging as the greatest challenge facing UK and international governments in the 21st century, the energy, environment and sustainable development agenda is a top priority for our public and private sector clients.  “It will need to be pursued alongside a continuing commitment to economic development and regeneration, recognising the tensions – and also the opportunities – that this is likely to generate. “The UK government’s framework to tackle climate change, establishing a carbon reduction pathway to 2050, has significant implications for public sector policies to encourage sustainable economic development and regeneration.  “As well as adopting exemplary practices itself, the public sector is expected to promote changes, via its strategies and programmes, throughout the rest of the economy. “The energy sector also faces challenges as the UK’s power stations and distribution networks are ageing and operate within a complex mix of regulation and competitive markets. “Decisions on new investments with an operational life of over 40 years are not taken lightly and assistance with corporate strategies that can deliver on both commercial priorities and energy and environmental targets is needed.”

 

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