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...]
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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...]
Electric vans lead the way for Stockport NHS carbon neutral pledge
Stockport NHS services are making headway towards the national NHS carbon neutral pledge with new electric vans now running from Stepping Hill Hospital. Two new electric vans are now in operation transporting goods such as prescriptions, post and pathology samples to and from the hospital, and … [Read more...]
Campaign launches to combat dirty air around Stockport schools
Parents and guardians of Stockport children are being urged to ‘Turn it Off’ as part of a new campaign to clamp down on dirty air caused by car exhaust fumes outside the borough’s schools. Poor air quality is the largest environmental public health issue facing the UK and is estimated to … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester aims for carbon-neutral transport network
Greater Manchester has set out ambitions to become the first UK city-region with a carbon-neutral transport network. Under plans set out by Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham and Transport Commissioner Chris Boardman, the city-region's bus fleet will be 100% electric within a decade, reducing … [Read more...]
Zebra crossings trial sparks call for wider roll out on city-region’s side roads
Data from a trial of unlit zebra crossings on side roads in Tameside has found they increase likelihood of drivers giving way to pedestrians to cross, sparking calls for the government to permit their use more widely in Greater Manchester. An independent report commissioned by Greater Manchester … [Read more...]
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