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Why location intelligence is becoming a critical tool in fleet decarbonisation
Find out how GIS, authoritative location data and route optimisation support fleet decarbonisation by reducing mileage, improving efficiency and lowering carbon emissions.
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How OS can support in meeting clean energy demand
With OS data and OS Partner, electricity companies can access geographic intelligence, enabling more efficient planning and deployment of renewable assets.
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Climate-related flooding events threaten to cut off more towns and commuter routes across England
Ordnance Survey has identified road and rail pinch points most vulnerable to river and sea flooding.
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How location data can help identify hard to heat homes in Britain
A heat index of more than 23 million homes across Great Britain has been created using Ordnance Survey data, highlighting areas where homes are most at risk of heat loss.
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Meeting the Bank of England climate standards with OS location data
How insurance and retail banking organisations can use location data to manage climate-related risks, in line with Bank of England expectations and compliance due June 2026.
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Tracking environmental impact
Discover how location and earth observation data can be combined to better understand how our planet is changing and develop potential solutions.
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Walkable cities: the 20-minute neighbourhood
The '20-minute city,' a new and relatively simple concept with capacity to improve health outcomes, and quality of life.
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2023 predictions - The role of location data and the positive impact on sustainability
Donna Lyndsay, OS's Strategic Market Lead Environment and Sustainability, talks about her predictions for 2023.
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Britain is heating up – how heat mapping can support change
OS is working with the UK Space Agency and the National Centre for Earth Observation to provide meaningful insights to manage the impact of climate change.
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