Businesses, charities and social enterprises in Greater Manchester can now access 60% funding towards projects worth up to £25,000 following the launch of a new green innovation fund to support SMEs to meet net zero goals. The grant scheme is being managed by research and development programme, … [Read more...]
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Stockport NHS moves forward with Green Plan for becoming carbon neutral
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust has agreed to go ahead with a major new plan for the borough's health services to go carbon neutral and lead the way on green initiatives. The Green Plan was officially ratified by the trust's board, setting out commitments to protect the environment, both as a … [Read more...]
Stockport business centre launches hunt for low carbon entrepreneurs
Stockport Business and Innovation Centre (SBIC) are launching their next Pioneer 10 competition and are searching for innovative and ambitious businesses who can be true pioneers in the low carbon sector. Focusing this year on reducing carbon footprints, the team at SBIC is looking for … [Read more...]
Second Irish acquisition for Stockport environmental consultancy
Stockport based APEM, has acquired Galway based marine environmental consultancy, AQUAFACT, the firm's second acquisition of an Irish business in less than 12 months. In July 2021, the environmental consultancy acquired sustainability specialists Woodrow, also based in Ireland. AQUAFACT are … [Read more...]
Government agrees a delayed launch of Clean Air Zone
Following discussions between Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham and the UK government, the city-region's Clean Air Zone, due to launch from May 2021, will now be delayed. The coronavirus pandemic, global supply chain challenges and rising prices have all impacted on the ability for businesses … [Read more...]
Add your voice to helping reduce Stockport’s carbon footprint
There are less than two weeks to go before the borough's businesses will meet to share their ideas to reduce Stockport's carbon footprint at the first meeting of the Climate Action Business Forum. The forum, first announced at Stockport Council's inaugural Climate Action Now (CAN) summit, will … [Read more...]
Andy Burnham sets out Clean Air Zone alternatives to Environment Minister
Greater Manchester Mayor, Andy Burnham, has issued a further statement on the planned Clean Air Zone, setting out alternative options for the Secretary of State for the Environment to consider in light of challenges for businesses in complying with new rules. Greater Manchester Combined Authority … [Read more...]
Andy Burnham gives further update on Clean Air Zone plans
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has met with the Environment Secretary to discuss changes to the proposed Clean Air Zone and charging scheme for commercial vehicles. Charges for the most polluting commercial vehicles are due to come into effect from May this year as part of a government … [Read more...]
New walking and cycling route proposed to link Heatons with Stockport town centre
Stockport residents are being invited to comment on new proposals for a permanent walking and cycling route between the Heatons and Stockport town centre. The latest proposals to create a safe route for pedestrians and cyclists come following a temporary scheme between Heaton Chapel and the town … [Read more...]
GM leaders agree to request to pause Phase 2 Clean Air Funds but Phase 1 of Clean Air Zone to go ahead
Greater Manchester leaders have agreed to seek permission from government to pause the opening of Phase 2 of Clean Air Funds in light of challenges for businesses to comply that have emerged since plans were first designed. Phase 1 of the Clean Air Zone will go ahead as planned from 30th May … [Read more...]
Stockport businesses to come together and accelerate action on climate change
On Tuesday 15th February, Stockport businesses wanting to take action to reduce their carbon footprint will come together at the first meeting of the Climate Action Business Forum, which was announced at the CAN summit. Attendees will hear from Man Energy Solutions Ltd about carbon action as a … [Read more...]
Andy Burnham and GMCA Clear Air Lead comment on plans to review parts of Clean Air Zone
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham and Clean Air Lead Cllr Andrew Western have commented further on plans to write to government to ask to review and amend the Clean Air Zone, which will see the most polluting commercial vehicles charged to use roads (excluding motorways) in the … [Read more...]
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