Stockport residents are being invited to take part in a survey to share their views on options for which zero-carbon energy sources could be used to heat homes in the borough. The survey will help to inform the council's plans to achieve carbon neutrality as part of a Greater Manchester-wide … [Read more...]
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Gatley tree planting day will celebrate the Queen’s Jubilee
Stockport Council and tree-planting movement, City of Trees, are joining together with The Queen's Green Canopy Committee and Greater Manchester Combined Authority for a day of tree planting at Gatley Hill, Stockport ahead of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee next year. The event will add to the … [Read more...]
New service launches to help businesses understand if they comply with Clean Air Zone rules
The GC Business Growth Hub, part of the Growth Company, has launched a new support service to help businesses and self-employed people understand their options for complying with Clean Air Zone rules that will come into effect from 30 May 2022. The hub has set up a dedicated enquiry team to help … [Read more...]
Clean Air Zone Financial Support Scheme goes live for HGVs
A financial support scheme for Greater Manchester-registered HGV owners has gone live from 30th November to help businesses prepare for the Clean Air Zone which comes into force from 30th May 2022. The first round of funding will aim to support Greater Manchester’s smallest businesses, sole … [Read more...]
One+All earns award for engaging with supply chain on environmental impact
Stockport B Corp schoolwear supplier, One+All, has won the Supply Chain Engagement category at the Planet Mark Awards 2021. The Planet Mark Awards, held at the Institute of Directors headquarters on 18 November 2021, celebrate organisations that are actively tackling the climate crisis while … [Read more...]
One+All launches recycling collection units to help families and environment
Stockport B Corp schoolwear supplier, One+All, is providing uniform recycling collection units to its retail customers to support the reuse of school uniform. Made from recycled cardboard, One+All’s customers can receive up to five units free of charge, enabling preloved uniform garments to be … [Read more...]
Funding for community projects launches after Stockport Climate Action Now Summit
The Stockport Climate Action Now (CAN) fund has opened to help residents, communities and schools take action against climate change. The fund launched at Stockport Council's first Climate Action Now Summit, which took place virtually on 9th November, and has now opened to applications for grants … [Read more...]
City-region announced as Making Cities Resilient 2030 Hub
Greater Manchester has been recognised as a 'Resilience Hub', along with Barcelona, Milan and Helsingborg in Sweden, for its policy and advocacy on climate and disaster risks. The cities were selected to serve three-year terms as part of the Making Cities Resilient 2030 initiative to inspire … [Read more...]
Over half of GM businesses unaware of 2050 net-zero target
55% of businesses in Greater Manchester have no awareness of national targets for the UK to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, according to a new report published by Q Energy and backed with data from the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce's Quarterly Economic Survey (GMCC QES). The … [Read more...]
Andy Burnham addresses COP26
Greater Manchester Mayor, Andy Burnham, has addressed world leaders and other delegates at the COP26 climate summit in Glasgow, which came to a close on 13th November. Andy Burnham formed part of a delegation from the city-region, that also included GMCA Economy Lead and Leader of Stockport … [Read more...]
Why reducing your carbon footprint saves you money and saves the planet
Renewable energy specialists, KAST Energy, explain the benefits to reducing your carbon footprint and highlight four areas where you can make an impact on your emissions. Want to save the planet? Great, I'll tell you how to reduce your carbon footprint and save money. Today, I'm going to break … [Read more...]
Green economy could create up to 700,000 new jobs nationwide by 2030
According to an analysis by the Local Government Association (LGA), investment in the green economy could create as many as 700,000 new jobs in the UK by the end of this decade. Data has been announced as local government leaders from around the world converge on Glasgow to participate in the … [Read more...]
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