Connect with us

Hi, what are you looking for?

World

London’s ‘Square Mile’ to go 100 percent green in October

London’s famous “Square Mile” is turning green come October, and no, there are no plans to paint all the buildings. Instead, The City of London Corporation, the governing body of Square Mile (actually, it is 1.2 square miles), announced it will draw 100 percent of its power from renewable sources starting this October.

The city’s governing body said it plans to install solar panels on local buildings, investing in larger solar and wind projects, as well as purchasing clean energy from the grid. The move to 100 percent renewables is in line with the initiative put forth by London Mayor Sadiq Khan, who hopes to increase London’s solar capacity – eventually making the capital a zero-carbon city by 2050.

The Bank of England  on Threadneedle Street  is the central bank of the United Kingdom.

The Bank of England, on Threadneedle Street, is the central bank of the United Kingdom.
Diego Delso


In a statement, Catherine McGuinness, Chairman of the City of London Corporation’s Policy and Resources Committee, said: “Sourcing 100 percent renewable energy will make us cleaner and greener, reducing our grid reliance and running some of our buildings on zero-carbon electricity.”

The City Corporation is a major public services provider in the capital. It manages a wide portfolio including social housing across six London boroughs, 10 high-achieving academies, three wholesale markets and 11,000 acres of green space including Hampstead Heath and Epping Forest. It is also an investor in properties and other corporate buildings.

Paternoster Square  since 2004 the home of the London Stock Exchange.

Paternoster Square, since 2004 the home of the London Stock Exchange.
gren


City Corporation has taken on a number of environmentally-friendly initiatives, including the installation of EV charging points in the Barbican, and a trial of the UK’s first fully electric refuse truck.

The City of London
The City of London is a city and county that contains the historic center and the primary central business district (CBD) of London, UK. It is also called simply “the City,” or the “Square Mile.” The City is differentiated from London or the “city of London,” by capitalizing the “c’ in City.

A surviving fragment of the original 3rd-century Roman London Wall  behind w:Tower Hill Station.

A surviving fragment of the original 3rd-century Roman London Wall, behind w:Tower Hill Station.
geograph.org.uk/ John Winfield


Of historical interest, the City lies within the area of London that originally lay within the ancient city walls. The walls built by the Romans are largely gone now, although vestiges can still be seen outside the Museum of London, while another part of the wall is near the Tower of London.

The City is often compared to Wall Street in the U.S. There are 255 foreign banks, which is more than any other financial center. It also is home to the Bank of England and houses other institutions such as Lloyds and the London Stock Exchange.

While about 9,100 people reside permanently within the City, every workday, about 300,000 workers enter the City to work in small and large business and financial institutions.

Avatar photo
Written By

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our dear friend Karen Graham, who served as Editor-at-Large at Digital Journal. She was 78 years old. Karen's view of what is happening in our world was colored by her love of history and how the past influences events taking place today. Her belief in humankind's part in the care of the planet and our environment has led her to focus on the need for action in dealing with climate change. It was said by Geoffrey C. Ward, "Journalism is merely history's first draft." Everyone who writes about what is happening today is indeed, writing a small part of our history.

You may also like:

Social Media

Wanna buy some ignorance? You’re in luck.

Business

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby said the carrier was reviewing recent incidents and would redouble safety initiatives as needed - Copyright AFP Logan CyrusUnited...

World

US President Joe Biden speaks during a reception honoring Women's History Month at the White House - Copyright AFP Brendan SMIALOWSKIDanny KEMPUS President Joe...

Business

A Milei marks 100 days in office, thousands protest his austerity measures - Copyright AFP Luis ROBAYOLeila MACORArgentina’s President Javier Milei has slashed public...