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17 February 2020

Ban on petrol and diesel cars to be brought forward

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The government has announced plans to bring forward an end to the sale of new petrol and diesel cars and vans from 2040 to 2035, or earlier if a faster transition becomes feasible.

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23 January 2020

Record year and bright future for ‘smart’ EVs

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As electric vehicles continue to surge to record levels, a major collaboration between key players in energy and transport has reported that the shift will transform the energy system for the better.

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22 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.

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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.

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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.  

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Swinging Bulbs

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.

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Wind Energy Sunset

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.

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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.

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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.

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