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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.
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.