Airline and travel group, Jet2 plc has announced a major investment into a new Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production facility in the North-west. The airline will invest an equity stake in the Fulcrum NorthPoint facility being developed in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, and receive approximately … [Read more...]
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Stockport tradespeople invited to skills event to prepare for Green Revolution
Stockport tradespeople are invited to take their business to the next level and train to provide net zero products and services at a Green Skills event. Roofers, electricians, and plumbers, join EnterprisingYou and Green Economy at the Green Skills Academy for the chance to access support to … [Read more...]
Senior industry hire for Stockport environmental consultancy
Stockport headquartered environmental consultancy, APEM Group, has announced the appointment of industry veteran Alistair Davison. Davison joins the group as Managing Director of APEM's Marine and Consents Division, where he will be responsible for the continued growth of the 140-strong business … [Read more...]
Stockport Council and Enterprise expand Car Club offer
Enterprise Car Rentals has partnered with Stockport Council to encourage more local residents to join a car club scheme in the borough. Car clubs offer low-mileage drivers the option to replace their car with short-term rental access to a hire car, charged by the hour or daily, allowing drivers … [Read more...]
Stockport businesses encouraged to switch cars for handlebars during May’s Bike Month Challenge
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) is encouraging Stockport businesses to join the Love to Ride Bike Month Challenge in May 2023. Bike Month Challenge is a fun, friendly competition that takes place each year all about helping more people to discover (or rediscover) the joys and benefits of … [Read more...]
Northern business leaders call for the region to lead in net-zero transition
Business leaders representing the NP11 group of Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEPs) across Northern England have set out their ambition for the region to lead the UK's net-zero transition in an open letter to government. Following the publication of the Government’s Energy Strategy, 15 leading … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester hits recycling rate milestone
Greater Manchester now recycles more than 50% of its household waste, according to the latest recycling rates published by DEFRA. The city-region now sits in the top half of UK regions for recycling, ahead of the national average of 44%. DEFRA figures found the city-region's recycling rates … [Read more...]
North West green transition set for £2 billion investment boost
Efforts for the region to become a greener place to live and work are set for a £2 billion boost over the next five years following the reveal of investment plans of power grid operator, Electricity North West. Plans from the Stockport and Warrington based infrastructure company include new … [Read more...]
New guide to Greater Manchester’s green finance options launches
Greater Manchester's Bee Net Zero partnership has launched a new guide to support local businesses to find green finance options to support their carbon neutral ambitions. Energy efficiency measures, on-site renewables and other green tech can save businesses thousands in the long-term however, … [Read more...]
Campaign launched to help businesses drive down energy bills
The government has launched a new campaign to encourage businesses, charities and public sector organisations to improve energy efficiency and reduce their bills. The campaign is being targets at SMEs, highlighting simple low- and no-cost changes that can offer significant savings to energy … [Read more...]
£480,000 grant secured for decarbonisation Stockport school
A £480,000 grant has been awarded by the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme (PSDS) to fund a low-carbon heating system and energy efficiency measures at Dial Park Primary School, Offerton, Stockport. The school, built in the 1960s had been identified as needing replacement boilers and a new … [Read more...]
Solar panels installed at two key sites in Stockport
Work is now underway at two key sites in the borough to install roof mounted solar panels as part of efforts for Stockport to become carbon neutral by 2038. The enhancements to Grand Central Leisure Centre in the town centre, and Endeavour House in Bredbury are part of Stockport Council's … [Read more...]
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