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New research by Expedition Engineering shows that early-stage masterplan decisions can almost halve the embodied carbon of infrastructure on masterplans, as UK faces the challenge…

How can organisations move from climate ambition to meaningful action?

We are honoured that the Useful Simple Trust has been named ‘Consultancy of the Year’ at the edie Net-Zero Awards.

On 24 September, the Royal Academy of Engineering’s elected 74 new Fellows to their community - a remarkable cohort of engineers and innovators who will…

Today marks a pivotal moment in the Useful Simple Trust's sustainability journey. After years of dedicated work and commitment to our Science Based Targets, we…

Daniel Raymond, Expedition's Energy and Carbon Lead, explores transformative approaches to achieving net-zero heating in UK homes:

Kimberley Ertl, our Senior Consultant, reflects on her experience tackling material salvage while on her ten-month secondment with Sir Robert McAlpine at the Museum of…

The Useful Simple Trust has been awarded 'SME Employer Skills Champion of the Year' at the 2025 Enginuity Skills Awards, recognising our leadership in developing…

The Useful Simple Trust is proud to share our 2024-25 Impact Report. This year we are focusing on the theme of 'collaborative innovation', showcasing how…

Volunteering at Tulse Hill Adventure Playground, contributing to vital community infrastructure that serves families across Lambeth.

The Useful Simple Trust (UST) has been recognised as ‘B Corp of the Year’ at the prestigious 2025 British Business Awards, reinforcing our position as…

The Useful Simple Trust (UST) has reached a significant milestone in our climate action journey, advancing from Silver to Gold certification as a Carbon Literate…