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09 June 2022
Greater Manchester’s mayor Andy Burnham has called on the government to agree a new Clean Air Zone scheme for the city region that is ‘led by investment’ rather than charging vehicle owners.
09 June 2022
The UK’s first Energy Bill in over a decade will be brought before Parliament in 2022, with the aim of building a more secure, cleaner and affordable homegrown energy system.
08 June 2022
Property developer Bruntwood has announced the development of a new commercial building that will meet the highest standards for sustainability in both construction and operation.
08 June 2022
The sustainability and ‘resourcefulness’ of packaging is influencing the online shopping habits of more than half of Gen Zs, according to packaging manufacturer and consultancy Duo UK.
08 June 2022
The Energy Innovation Agency launched its first open innovation challenge to businesses and individuals in April, focusing on low carbon heating for non-domestic buildings.
04 May 2022
The government’s recent Energy Security Strategy sets out a major acceleration of homegrown power to boost energy independence, but experts say energy efficiency in buildings must be prioritised.
03 May 2022
The Department for Education has launched a new strategy to prepare people of all ages for greener careers, as well as decarbonise the UK’s educational estate and the wider education supply chain.
02 May 2022
Two firms in the region are among just 31 nationwide to win this year’s Queen’s Award for Sustainable Development, the most prestigious environmental business accolade for UK companies.
28 April 2022
Greater Manchester leaders have signed a global declaration to reverse nature and biodiversity loss, as well as announcing a new climate partnership with three major cities.
27 April 2022
A new report produced collaboratively between 11 northern regions sets out the projects and opportunities that could see the North lead the UK’s response to the climate crisis.
29 March 2022
175 countries have agreed to forge a legally-binding treaty to end plastic pollution, while tens of thousands of UK businesses prepare for a new £200-per-tonne tax on plastic packaging from April.
23 March 2022
A landmark report from scientists has highlighted that climate change is unfolding faster and more severely than previously thought, with firms being urged to build resilience into their business models.