Ecologically focussed landscape design for Stratford-on-Avon riverside park News Midlands-based landscape practice Design With Nature has produced a sustainable and biodiversity-focused landscape masterplan
Lichfield District Council declares its commitment to nature recovery News Nature is facing a crisis and we are committed to do everything we can to help through our new Nature Recovery Declaration.
It’s a 4-day week for the Tribe at Tyler Grange Manchester News The Manchester-based environmental consultancy has become the first in their industry to sign up for June’s 4-day week UK pilot trial
Mow problem: Metro Mayor urges locals to embrace a wilder lawn News 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.
Prioritise consumer awareness of circular economy, Printwaste urges businesses News The 2022 Circularity Gap Report highlights the harsh reality of climate change
Blackburn Services operator completes network of high-power electric vehicle chargers News 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),
Scottish solutions firm launches innovative new EV charging point News A NEW electric car charge point which could revolutionise the house building industry has been launched by a Scottish solutions firm.
Reconomy Group announced as 2022 CIO 100 Award Winner News Foundry’s CIO 100 award recognises enterprise excellence and innovation in IT
Glossop Cartons Marks 40th Year With Whitehill Primary Pupils News Stockport-based Glossop Cartons ‘branched out’ into the local community when it invited children from Whitehill Primary School
Devon printed packaging specialist sends more than 95% of its factory and office waste to be recycled News 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).
Trailblazing young Midlanders set out their vision for a greener future.. News ..at Midlands Engine Young People’s Green Growth Assembly
Disproportionate pressure on SMEs to reduce carbon footprint News 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.
Going Green With New Forklifts News 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.
The Confetti Flower Field’s hydroelectric plant featured in.. News ..national campaign to celebrate success of independent generators
Engineius goes climate neutral News Vehicle movement specialist Engineius takes a further positive step to reinforce its green credentials by carbon offsetting its business.
Eco-friendly or eco-fake? Businesses face greenwashing clampdown, warns Printwaste News Local waste management firm Printwaste is urging businesses to think carefully about using any misleading green credentials,
Southern Businesses Leading the Charge to Net Zero News 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 wins European rights for environment friendly filter system for superyachts News Lizard Yacht Service has announced that it has been appointed sole European distributor for the SeaClean System,
AO Recycles Five Million Appliances In First Five Years News Online electricals retailer AO is celebrating recycling over five million household appliances since it first opened its leading recycling facility five years ago.
Green jobs plan for West of England students News Students at West of England schools will be the first to get a helping hand to discover the environmentally friendly jobs of the future,
Bury waste management business pursues net-zero mission News A Bury waste management business has unveiled a major rebrand as it expands to build on its net-zero mission.
Marine-i welcomes Government funding for floating offshore wind innovation News Marine-i has welcomed the news that floating offshore wind projects will receive more than £60 million in public and private investment,
Pertemps commits to net zero target News 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.
Local waste management company that supported the Covid clean-up sees 100% growth News Corby based Axil Integrated Services are celebrating the hire of their 100th employee,
Keenan Recycling Strengthens Presence In England With Key Acqusiiton News The UK’s leading food waste collection firm, Keenan Recycling has announced an acquisition as it gears up for further growth in 2022.
Apex Hotel Plants Seeds Of Change In Hotel Biodiversity News Bath hotel is first in the city to create green roof
Heat Pump Technology Supported by Heat Networks Investment Project News 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.
Farming Investment Fund – Good News for the Environment? News Esther Woolford, partner and head of agriculture at national law firm Clarke Willmott LLP, comments on the recently launched Farming Investment Fund (the FII).
Aircraft Electrification Essential In Fight Against Climate Change News Peter McHugh, a private pilot and partner specialising in construction,
Bristol among UK’s most sustainable universities, rankings find News Bristol has been named as one of the most sustainable universities in the country.
Bristol Businesses Should Consider Worker’s Coaches News 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
Zenergi Group Strengthens Senior Leadership Team with appointment of Chief Sustainability Officer News Leading energy and environmental consultancy Zenergi has today announced the appointment of Jamie Hall as Chief Sustainability Officer.
Plastic Packaging Tax – The Lowdown News 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 and Wynnstay Working together for a brighter, greener future for all farmers News Caplor Energy are delighted to announce a new commercial partnership with Wynnstay as one of their recommended partner for renewable energy advice and installations
Bristol sparks change in dealing with e-waste News 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
Staffordshire firm to create new multi-million pound sustainable Scottish distillery.. News ..leading the way for a greener industry
Marine-i supports innovative marine monitoring system for Floating Offshore Wind News 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 welcomes Crown Estate plan for floating offshore wind in the Celtic Sea News Marine-i says that it fully supports the Crown Estate proposals announced this week for floating offshore wind leasing in the Celtic Sea.
Shift in focus from energy to climate management key for UK businesses targeting net zero on carbon News Focusing solely on energy use when it comes to action on climate change is leading to businesses failing to react properly,
EAN Energises MFG’s First All-EV Charging Station News Motor Fuel Group (MFG), the market leading independent forecourt operator, has opened its first all-EV charging station in Stretford,
Slicker Recycling shortlisted again for a national recycling award News 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.
Over 80% of businesses surveyed are failing to effectively monitor their environmental impact following the pandemic News 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 recruiting over 500 couriers across the UK for peak season News CitySprint — the UK’s largest same day distribution company
Carvoy launches new EV strategy concept for UK businesses News Carvoy will help businesses make the transition to EV fleets, ensuring continuity of transport, financial efficiency and fully supported infrastructure
Fuel cell conference gets support from Forresters News Forresters is backing an alternative fuel conference in Birmingham, which will look at ways to reduce carbon emissions.
Bureau Veritas Urges UK Business To ‘Make Change Happen’ As COP26 Progresses News With COP26 now firmly underway, leading sustainability authority Bureau Veritas
West Mids Built Environment Sector Set To Unite And Discuss The Opportunity For Net Zero News HOT on the heels of the COP26 summit, national construction company Willmott Dixon is partnering with Building Brum
Drive for Sustainable Packaging Products Gathers Pace News Southgate Global, one of Europe’s leading packaging suppliers,
Kelpi lands seed funding to develop bioplastics from seaweed News Regional Angel Investment Accelerator delivers private investment and grant funding to Bath-based start-up
Housebuilder teams up with Warwickshire Bat Group to bust bat myths for International Bat Week News 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.
Bath salon first in Somerset to say goodbye to single use plastic in favour of recyclable capes News A BATH hairdresser has made a sustainable switch to shoulder capes made from sugar cane waste in a bid to reduce its plastic consumption
Avon Pension Fund sets ambitious climate change targets.. News ..and takes steps to mitigate the financial risk of climate change in review of equity portfolio
Newly Appointed Co-Op Power Managing Director Calls For Co-Operation To Re-Build The Energy Sector News Scott Etherington, Former Finance Director of Co-op’s wholesale business Nisa Retail Limited, joins Co-op Power to continue its growth journey
Taking a stand: West of England Combined Authority and Joint Committee oppose Bristol Airport expansion plans News 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 Creates Dedicated Sustainability Team News Ecoserv Group, the multi-discipline facilities management (FM) company, has created a dedicated sustainability team to drive its environmental, social and community goals.
Salford Red Devils Pledge To Use Less Plastic News 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.
TLT signs Greener Litigation Pledge News UK law firm TLT has signed the Greener Litigation Pledge as part of its aim to be a net zero business by 2025
Bristol’s firms offered carbon cutting workshop as part of the Race to Zero News 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
Meet Plannet Zero - Driving sustainability in the courier industry News 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.
Love Logs Fired Up For The Future After Planting 14,000 Trees In 12 Months News The UK’s first plastic-free firewood retailer, Love Logs, is celebrating its first anniversary by planting its 14,000th tree this month.