Although the sun has been a little reluctant to put on its hat so far this summer, getting outside is good for us. ‘Let’s Explore Our Great Outdoors’ is a new campaign designed to encourage anyone and everyone of all ages to take a few moments to look and see what is outdoors in Stockport. There … [Read more...]
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Sustainability Champions join forces to support Stockport businesses in their decarbonisation
Business leaders from Stockport are invited to join a network of sustainability champions to demonstrate their commitment to decarbonisation. The new programme, delivered by Green Economy in partnership with Bee Net Zero, has been developed to connect business leaders and managers to offer real … [Read more...]
Sky launches competition for sustainable businesses
Sky Media has announced that its Sky Zero Footprint Fund is launching an additional initiative to support sustainable SMEs and local businesses promote themselves through TV advertising. Sky was the first media company globally to go carbon neutral in 2006 and since then has continued to use its … [Read more...]
Stockport Council recycles most waste in the North
Analysis of data from the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has found Stockport Council recycles the most waste of any local authority in the North. The study by Enviro Homes Renewables looked at Defra's 2022-23 data which shows the percentage of waste in each council … [Read more...]
£55 million debt raise for Greater Manchester EV charging network
Greater Manchester EV charging network, Be.EV has announced a debt raise of £55 million to strengthen its nationwide expansion. Be.EV recently completed installation of a new EV charging hub in Stockport at Romiley Precinct as part of a £15 million deal with Stockport Council to deliver 100 new … [Read more...]
Wildlife art project planned for Stockport town centre footbridge
Following a funding award from the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) Green Spaces Fund, Cheshire Wildlife Trust are leading on a transformation of the Thomson Street Bridge in Stockport town centre. The pedestrian and cycle bridge over the railway line, which opened in late 2022 as … [Read more...]
Stockport environmental consultancy expands down under with latest acquisition
Stockport headquartered environmental consultancy, APEM Group has announced its seventh acquisition since 2021: Australian ecology consultancy, Biosis. The deal significantly expands APEM's presence in Australia, adding 150 new colleagues across nine offices in the states of Victoria and New … [Read more...]
Tenant demand for sustainable properties soars, finds Handelsbanken survey
A survey of property investors by Handelsbanken has found that almost all have seen requests from tenants for some form of sustainability measures in the last year. According to the bank’s latest annual Property Investor Report, 92% of investors (with an average 35 properties each) asking for … [Read more...]
Together partners with Improveasy to help property owners to boost sustainability
Cheadle-based non-bank lender Together has partnered with an Altrincham-based firm to help homeowners and landlords improve the sustainability of property. The partnership means Together customers will gain access to Improveasy's web-based tool, which recommends energy efficiency and renewable … [Read more...]
Fleets and businesses behind May growth in car sales
Purchases of new vehicles by fleets and businesses has driven up new car registrations in May, according to figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The 1.7% year-on-year growth in registrations in May is the 22nd consecutive monthly increase in car sales, … [Read more...]
Hydrogen economy to deliver £3.4 billion boost to North West
The development of hydrogen infrastructure in the North West could boost the regional economy by £3.4 billion by 2030 and create 11,500 jobs according to a new report from the North West Hydrogen Alliance (NWHA). The NWHA's economic impact assessment report has sought to understand the economic … [Read more...]
Stockport NHS Charity awarded £68,000 from Greener Communities Fund
Stockport NHS Charity is one of eight charities across the UK to be awarded a Greener Communities Fund grant to create and enhance green spaces for staff and patients. The charity will use the £68,000 grant to fund a new Acute Frailty Unit Therapy Garden at Stepping Hill Hospital. The … [Read more...]
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