CIBSE NEWS | KEVIN KELLY edition and includes recommendations on the considerations applicable to the use of air cleaners. Collectively, CIBSE Covid-19 guidance has now had more than 112,000 downloads worldwide. CIBSE also developed new digital tools in the form of an embodied carbon calculator for building services products, based on the methodology detailed in TM65 Embodied carbon in building services: A calculation methodology, and a circular economy tool for lighting products with the SLL, based on TM66 Creating a circular economy in the lighting industry. Building safety, competence and firesafety engineering continued to be major focuses for the technical team, with CIBSE actively communicating the scale of the changes the government is looking to drive through with the Building Safety Bill, and contributing to the development of information management standards that will support the Golden Thread and enable better working practices across the industry. Climate change mitigation 2021 also saw the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) hosted in Glasgow and with it a focus on the net zero carbon agenda. During the year CIBSE produced guidance on several aspects of decarbonisation of buildings, looking at heat pumps and electrification of buildings, as well as heat networks. CIBSE has also continued its established record of engagement on climate change mitigation and adaptation and has continued to collaborate with a number of organisations on climate change guidance and policy. In 2021 the Institution contributed to the development of the CIC climate action plan to which CIBSE, along with nearly 40 organisations, signed up in June 2021 and which was presented at COP26. It contains significant commitments for all institutions, and CIBSE has published its own implementation proposals for the plan. CIBSE has a huge amount of knowledge and expertise to share and the Technical Symposium is another outlet for information exchange. In 2021 the two-day event, held online, brought together more than 60 speakers, sharing high-quality technical research on aspects of building performance. It was a hugely valuable and inspiring event. Another inspirational event, and one of my highlights of the past year, was the CIBSE Young Engineers Awards. These awards play a central role in promoting new talent and I was delighted to see the extension of the Apprentice of the Year in this, its second Stephen Lisk (second from right) receives his CIBSE Gold Medal with (from left): Kevin Kelly, Ruth Carter, Olu Babalola and Stuart MacPherson Another inspirational event, and one of my highlights, was the CIBSE Young Engineer Awards. These awards play a central role in promoting new talent year, from a single award to two categories for Technician and Degree apprentices allowing for greater recognition for this key route into our industry. These awards continue to demonstrate the high standards our emerging engineers set themselves and provide valuable role models for others entering the industry, and it was great to see such a diverse group of talented finalists. Their hard work and dedication reassures us that the future of our industry is in safe hands. But its not just our new talent that we have cause to celebrate. In February I was honoured to host the Presidents Awards Dinner, together with past president Stuart MacPherson. There were 12 CIBSE medals awarded among a number of other awards. Gold, Silver and Bronze medals are awarded in recognition of outstanding service to the work of the Institution by volunteers, delivering CIBSEs objectives of serving society and benefiting the public. These members have a long history with CIBSE and have shown an incredible commitment and passion to our industry, collectively mentoring and developing countless systems and engineers through their careers. I personally thank each and every one. Groups, Societies and regions should consider nominations each year for some of these awards, and information is on our website. The flagship awards And finally, I couldnt round up my year without special mention of the CIBSE Building Performance Awards our flagship event which took place, in person for the first time in two years, in February. This event was a celebration of our industrys achievements and a real showcase of innovation and ingenuity. These projects, teams and individuals should all be immensely proud of the bar they have set for everyone else to rise to. My thanks also to Dame Jo De Silva who provided an inspiring speech on the night. I am extremely grateful and truly humbled for the opportunity to have represented CIBSE as President over the last year. CIBSE staff, volunteers and members have shown incredible fortitude in achieving all that we have in the ongoing impact of the pandemic, and I wish to thank each of you. I look forward to welcoming incoming President Kevin Mitchell at our AGM on 5 May and hope that as many of you as possible can join us at the event or online as we celebrate the beginning of CIBSEs 125th anniversary year. CJ 18 April 2022 www.cibsejournal.com CIBSE Apr 22 pp16-18 Kevin Kelly v2.indd 18 25/03/2022 15:03