Swedish clean energy-tech company, Aira, has opened a new hub in Greater Manchester as part of its expansion into the UK. The new site in Trafford will act as a nexus for operations across the North-west of England, creating hundreds of highly-skilled jobs in the region as part of the shift … [Read more...]
News for: Environmental
£100,000 on offer to help Stockport businesses improve energy efficiency
Small businesses in Stockport are being invited to apply to a new grant scheme for funding to support them to take steps to improve their energy efficiency and reduce bills. Green Economy have been commissioned by Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) to deliver business support programmes … [Read more...]
£196 million investment announced for North-west nuclear industry
The North-west of England is to become the first region in Europe outside Russia with the capability to produce advanced nuclear fuel following a £196 million government investment in nuclear energy firm, Urenco. Urenco have been awarded the funding to build a uranium enrichment facility at … [Read more...]
Stockport businesses invited to help TfGM shape future of public transport
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) is inviting Stockport businesses to help shape the future of public and active transport across the city-region with the launch of the second iteration of its Business Travel Survey. The Business Travel Survey helps TfGM to understand how businesses feel … [Read more...]
GM LINK innovation incubator launches for Greater Manchester start-ups
Cisco and Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) have launched the GM LINK Programme, a social value innovation incubator for start-ups across the city-region. The GM LINK programme is an new innovation programme where early-stage start-ups can apply for a package of support to help them … [Read more...]
Studio 91 becomes Greater Manchester’s first B Corp video production agency
Purpose-driven video production agency, Studio 91 Media has certified as a B Corp, joining a growing movement of companies that are reinventing business for the benefit of all people and our shared planet. Verified by B Lab, the not-for-profit behind the B Corp movement, the achievement … [Read more...]
Cheadle Eco Business Park plans secure planning approval
Plans for a new Eco Business Park in off Bird Hall Lane in Cheadle have been unanimously granted planning permission by councillors. The 115,000 sq ft development on a council-owned site in Cheadle will deliver six light industrial units, from 10,000 to 40,000 sq ft. It is designed to target … [Read more...]
United Utilities plans underground storm tank in Cheadle to address water quality of local rivers
A consultation has begun ahead of upcoming work by United Utilities to install a new storm water storage tank in Brookfields Park, Cheadle. The water company is planning to invest in a 500,000 litre storm tank that will reduce the need to use storm overflows during heavy rainfall that can lead to … [Read more...]
Wet wipes containing plastic set for ban in latest action on plastic pollution
The supply and sale of wet wipes containing plastic is it be banned following overwhelming public support during a consultation process. The ban follows similar action on other single-use plastic products: plastic cotton buds, drinks stirrers and straws were banned from 2020, with a ban on some … [Read more...]
£220,000 community funding pot opens for new green projects in Greater Manchester
The Recycle for Greater Manchester (R4GM) Community Fund has opened to applications from non-profit organisations across the city-region. The fund has made £220,000 available for projects which help to reduce, reuse, or recycle household waste, and generate wider social benefits for their … [Read more...]
Net Zero North West launches Manifesto
The region's Metro Mayors Andy Burnham and Steve Rotheram have given their backing to Net Zero North West's manifesto for making the region the world's first net zero cluster. Both leaders, who are standing for re-election in May as mayors of Greater Manchester and the Liverpool City Region … [Read more...]
Stockport businesses invited to exclusive climate change training
Stockport Council has teamed up with local business Litmus Sustainability to provide affordable, expert-led Carbon Literacy training to organisations. Stockport has already been named a hotspot for the UK’s net zero economy, according to the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU) … [Read more...]
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