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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.
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.
06 November 2019
Businesses must do more, says Environment Agency
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Although most regulated businesses are “well-run”, the Environment Agency has urged businesses to make improvements to their operations to help reduce pollution incidents and waste crime.
23 October 2019
Are we ignoring energy efficiency in the climate debate?
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A new campaign supported by the University of Salford aims to highlight the ‘glaring absence’ of energy efficiency in media and social media conversations about climate change.
23 October 2019
Green number plates proposed
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The government has launched a consultation on introducing green number plates for zero emission cars to highlight their use and help councils establish local incentives such as parking discounts.
23 October 2019
Government promises energy efficiency and transport action
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Following criticism from its independent climate change advisory, the government has proposed new measures to improve energy efficiency in commercial buildings and decarbonise transport.
09 October 2019
Nearly half of firms have carbon neutral plans
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A YouGov poll of 500 business people has revealed that the majority of companies are either aiming to reach zero emissions by 2030 or are already there, though the figure is lower for SMEs.