Philip Kehoe, Divisional Director of leasing.cars – part of the DSG Finance Group – explains just how much businesses can save by switching their company cars to the latest full battery electric or plug-in hybrid models. Over the last ten years, we have seen encouraging growth in the sale of … [Read more...]
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North West Net Zero Charter launches to step up low carbon job opportunities across the region
The North West Net Zero Skill Charter has launched to help businesses to step up to ensure new green job opportunities benefit communities and people across the region. To mark the one-year anniversary of COP26, the Charter launched on November 23rd at the Great Northern Conference in Manchester. … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport set to be first in UK with direct hydrogen fuel pipeline
Manchester Airport has announced a new partnership with HyNet, the North-west's hydrogen fuel and low carbon industrial cluster. The airport has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the two founding partners of HyNet. Progressive Energy, which develops projects to decarbonise the … [Read more...]
£1 billion ECO+ scheme announced to insulate least energy-efficient homes
Business and Energy Secretary Grant Shapps has announced the launch of the ECO+ scheme, a new government initiative to insulate homes and reduce household energy consumption and bills. The £1 billion scheme adds to the £6.6 billion Help to Heat energy programmes to support those not currently … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester among 123 global cities recognised for climate action
Greater Manchester has been recognised among the top 12% of cities globally for its leadership on environmental action and transparency. The city-region has been ranked on the 2022 A List of 123 cities around the world by non-profit organisation CDP, a global organisation that companies, cities, … [Read more...]
New task force set up to deliver 30,000 net zero homes for social rent across Greater Manchester
A new task force has been established in Greater Manchester to spearhead the delivery of 30,000 net zero social rented homes across the city-region by 2038. The Greater Manchester Truly Affordable Net Zero Homes (TANZ) Task Force met for the first time on Friday 18th November, bringing together … [Read more...]
Over 160,000 new EV charging points needed for North to meet decarbonisation ambitions, finds TfN
Sub-national transport body, Transport for the North (TfN) has revealed the volume of EV charging infrastructure needed to be installed across the region if the North is to meet its decarbonisation ambitions. TfN has published is bespoke Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure (EVCI) framework, … [Read more...]
November Climate Action Business Forum to share sustainability journeys of local firms
The November Climate Action Business Forum will take place from 8am to 10am on 24th November, giving Stockport organisations the chance to learn more about how they can reduce their environmental impact. The forum, held both online and in person at Cornerstone, aims to help support … [Read more...]
New providers recruited for construction and green skills bootcamp
GREATER Manchester’s Skills Bootcamps programme will be delivering further courses in Construction and Green Energy fast-tracking 500 learners into new jobs. During the week of COP27, where world leaders meet to discuss solutions to climate change, Greater Manchester continues to be on the front … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester Active Travel Commissioner unveils refreshed priorities for supporting walking and cycling
Greater Manchester's Active Travel Commissioner, Dame Sarah Storey, has set out a refreshed mission for boosting walking and cycling in the city-region. New priorities will focus on accessibility, changing behaviours and clear communications to ensure all residents and communities have access to … [Read more...]
£59 billion in assets sitting idle in UK businesses, finds new research
£59 billion could be sitting idle in UK businesses that are holding on to working assets and equipment they no longer need, according to new research commissioned by Ramco. In a survey, conducted by Censuswide for the circular economy specialists, two thirds of respondents representing around 3.7 … [Read more...]
Climate Action Business Forum meets to hear sustainability journey of local business
Stockport based businesses, CDL and Fibrestar Drums, will be among those sharing their sustainability journeys at the November Climate Action Business Forum. Taking place from 8am to 10am on 24th November, both online and in person at Cornerstone, the Climate Action Business Forum aims to help … [Read more...]
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