Agriculture & Environment

Midlands-based landscape practice Design With Nature has produced a sustainable and biodiversity-focused landscape masterplan

Nature is facing a crisis and we are committed to do everything we can to help through our new Nature Recovery Declaration.

The Manchester-based environmental consultancy has become the first in their industry to sign up for June’s 4-day week UK pilot trial

Every flower counts, according to Metro Mayor Dan Norris, who is issuing a rallying cry for people to give the mower a breather this No Mow May to boost flowers and the insects that rely on them.

The 2022 Circularity Gap Report highlights the harsh reality of climate change

Extra MSA Group, operator of Blackburn Services at Junction 4 of the M65, has partnered with Europe's leading high-power charging network IONITY to launch a complete network of high-power charging stations for electric vehicles (EVs),

A NEW electric car charge point which could revolutionise the house building industry has been launched by a Scottish solutions firm.

Foundry’s CIO 100 award recognises enterprise excellence and innovation in IT

Stockport-based Glossop Cartons ‘branched out’ into the local community when it invited children from Whitehill Primary School

A DEVON printed-packaging company has revealed that last year (2021) it sent more than 95% of its factory and office waste to be recycled (March 2022).

..at Midlands Engine Young People’s Green Growth Assembly

Pressure is being felt by smaller businesses to compensate for larger corporations falling behind when it comes to reducing carbon emissions, according to new research from Time Finance.

Burton on Trent based pitched roof tile manufacturer Russell Roof Tiles, continues its commitment to sustainability by investing in a fleet of electric forklift trucks.

..national campaign to celebrate success of independent generators

Vehicle movement specialist Engineius takes a further positive step to reinforce its green credentials by carbon offsetting its business.

Local waste management firm Printwaste is urging businesses to think carefully about using any misleading green credentials,

The journey to net zero is set to accelerate in 2022 as new research from Time Finance reveals that business leaders are planning to implement strategies to reduce their carbon footprint and improve their green credentials over the next 6 months.

Lizard Yacht Service has announced that it has been appointed sole European distributor for the SeaClean System,

Online electricals retailer AO is celebrating recycling over five million household appliances since it first opened its leading recycling facility five years ago.

Students at West of England schools will be the first to get a helping hand to discover the environmentally friendly jobs of the future,

A Bury waste management business has unveiled a major rebrand as it expands to build on its net-zero mission.

Marine-i has welcomed the news that floating offshore wind projects will receive more than £60 million in public and private investment,

One of the UK’s largest recruitment specialists has pledged to reach net zero emissions by 2030 among a raft of far-reaching environmental commitments in a new corporate strategy.

Corby based Axil Integrated Services are celebrating the hire of their 100^th employee,

The UK’s leading food waste collection firm, Keenan Recycling has announced an acquisition as it gears up for further growth in 2022.

Bath hotel is first in the city to create green roof

Following the publication of the Heat and Buildings Strategy, we are delighted to announce funding awards to a suite of low carbon heat network projects.

Esther Woolford, partner and head of agriculture at national law firm Clarke Willmott LLP, comments on the recently launched Farming Investment Fund (the FII).

Peter McHugh, a private pilot and partner specialising in construction,

Bristol has been named as one of the most sustainable universities in the country.

Businesses in Bristol should consider running their own staff transport to cut carbon emissions and enable people to get into the city when Bristol’s Clean Air Zone

Leading energy and environmental consultancy Zenergi has today announced the appointment of Jamie Hall as Chief Sustainability Officer.

Where we are now We are now just 4-months away from the implementation of the UK plastic packaging tax, a brand-new tax that it is estimated could impact 20,000 businesses.

Caplor Energy are delighted to announce a new commercial partnership with Wynnstay as one of their recommended partner for renewable energy advice and installations

Black Friday Giveaway launches at #ElectricAvenue pop-up shop to give unwanted electrical items a new home and inspire residents to be e-waste savvy

..leading the way for a greener industry

Marine-i has announced it is helping Research Development UK establish a marine acoustic monitoring service for the emerging Celtic Sea Floating Offshore Wind

Marine-i says that it fully supports the Crown Estate proposals announced this week for floating offshore wind leasing in the Celtic Sea.

Focusing solely on energy use when it comes to action on climate change is leading to businesses failing to react properly,

Motor Fuel Group (MFG), the market leading independent forecourt operator, has opened its first all-EV charging station in Stretford,

A Midlands firm which specialises in the recycling of hazardous waste lubricating oils, has been shortlisted for a national award for the second time this year for its work towards saving global resources.

Only 18% of businesses surveyed have accurate measures in place to identify how the challenges of the pandemic have affected their businesses’ environmental impact, according to a new report.

CitySprint — the UK’s largest same day distribution company

Carvoy will help businesses make the transition to EV fleets, ensuring continuity of transport, financial efficiency and fully supported infrastructure

Forresters is backing an alternative fuel conference in Birmingham, which will look at ways to reduce carbon emissions.

With COP26 now firmly underway, leading sustainability authority Bureau Veritas

HOT on the heels of the COP26 summit, national construction company Willmott Dixon is partnering with Building Brum

Southgate Global, one of Europe’s leading packaging suppliers,

Regional Angel Investment Accelerator delivers private investment and grant funding to Bath-based start-up

A housing developer has teamed up with Warwickshire Bat Group to help provide people in the county with a better understanding about bats, by busting the myths surrounding our nocturnal neighbours.

A BATH hairdresser has made a sustainable switch to shoulder capes made from sugar cane waste in a bid to reduce its plastic consumption

..and takes steps to mitigate the financial risk of climate change in review of equity portfolio

Scott Etherington, Former Finance Director of Co-op’s wholesale business Nisa Retail Limited, joins Co-op Power to continue its growth journey

West of England Metro Mayor Dan Norris has led action to help tackle the climate emergency, with the West of England Combined Authority and West of England Joint Committee opposing Bristol Airport’s expansion plans.

Ecoserv Group, the multi-discipline facilities management (FM) company, has created a dedicated sustainability team to drive its environmental, social and community goals.

Top rugby league club, Salford Red Devils, has pledged to reduce its plastic use – as The Marine Conservation Society’s Great British Beach Clean begins with over 400 beach clean ups taking place across the UK.

UK law firm TLT has signed the Greener Litigation Pledge as part of its aim to be a net zero business by 2025

BEIS, West of England Combined Authority, University of the West of England (UWE Bristol) and Planet Mark unite to offer net zero solutions to Bristol’s businesses

There is a lot of buzz around innovation when it comes to the future of the delivery and courier industry, especially to do with developments in automation and AI technology.

The UK’s first plastic-free firewood retailer, Love Logs, is celebrating its first anniversary by planting its 14,000^th tree this month.