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22 January 2020
How Microsoft could be ‘carbon negative’ by 2030
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Microsoft has announced one of the most ambitious corporate environmental programmes to date with a vision for ‘negative’ emissions that will ultimately remove all the carbon it has ever emitted.
20 January 2020
Digital tool helps firms measure ‘circularity’
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A new digital tool, developed and tested by more than 30 major companies, has been launched to provide firms of any size with a comprehensive picture of how ‘circular’ their operations are.
18 December 2019
UK business a ‘poster child’ for sustainability goals
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According to a survey by HSBC, more than a third of UK companies think they can play a significant role in delivering the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals - the highest rate in Europe.
18 December 2019
Electric fleet campaign launched
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A new campaign is underway to support businesses looking to switch their fleets to electric vehicles, including a mapping tool that helps firms understand the incentives in place in different areas.
18 December 2019
Suppliers ‘critical’ to climate action
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New research shows that one billion tonnes of carbon could be saved if suppliers to 125 of the world’s biggest companies increased their use of renewable electricity by just a small percentage.
04 December 2019
3 in 10 would quit their job for greener employer
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A rising proportion of UK workers would consider quitting their current job to work for a more environmentally-friendly employer, and a quarter would even be willing to take a pay cut.
04 December 2019
Third of businesses suffer power cuts
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One in three UK businesses have experienced electricity outages over the last year according to a new study, highlighting the importance of ensuring energy resilience on-site.
04 December 2019
Surge in firms setting 100% renewable power goals
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A group of global corporates aiming to power themselves with 100% renewable electricity now has over 200 members, with nearly half already influencing their suppliers to do the same.
04 December 2019
Electric cars could save £300 by sharing electricity
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Research shows drivers could save up to £300 per year by storing and sharing electricity in their car’s battery with the grid, thanks to ‘vehicle-to-grid’ technology under development.
20 November 2019
Ten steps to net zero for small businesses
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North West members of the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) have worked together to produce a list of ten tips to help firms wanting to move towards net zero emissions.
20 November 2019
Most Brits willing to pay more for less plastic
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According to a survey of nearly 3,400 Europeans, six in ten British consumers say they would now be willing to pay more for food products that contain less plastic packaging.
06 November 2019
Government launches £315m drive to decarbonise industry
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The government is on the hunt for effective ways to reduce power bills and cut emissions in industry, with the aim of saving companies up to £1 billion a year in energy bills by 2030.