Power grid operator, Electricity North West is predicting that 1.2 million electric cars, vans and other vehicles could be on the region's roads by 2030. The Stockport and Warrington based organisation has increased its forecast by 20% as falling costs for batteries are set to make electric … [Read more...]
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Small business leaders welcome calls to scrap Clean Air Zone charge
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has welcomed calls from Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham to scrap the daily charge for the most polluting vehicles from plans for a Clean Air Zone in the city-region. The Clean Air Zone had been due to be introduced in May this year, but has been … [Read more...]
£288 million fund launches to back green heating projects for homes and businesses
A new government funding scheme has opened to boost the rollout of next-generation green heating technologies in homes and businesses. The £288 million Green Heat Network Fund will support the uptake of low carbon heat pumps, solar and geothermal energy for central heating in homes and commercial … [Read more...]
New plan for Clean Air Zone to be developed by July 2022
Greater Manchester has been given until 1st July 2022 to develop a new plan for tackling air pollution after the government agreed to delay the Clean Air Zone. Charges had been due to come into effect from May 2022 that would see the most polluting vehicles face a daily charge to use the road … [Read more...]
Stockport CAN’s inaugural Climate Action Business Forum lays out plan of action
Local businesses with a shared ambition to take action to reduce their carbon footprint attended Stockport’s first Climate Action Now Business Forum and were taken beyond the initial stage of understanding climate change to hear from well-informed guest speakers as to why it is vital that action is … [Read more...]
Green innovation fund launches to back Greater Manchester SMEs on journey to net zero
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...]
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...]
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