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18 February 2020
8 out of 10 SMEs taking action on energy efficiency
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A survey of more than 500 UK SMEs has revealed an increasing interest in energy efficiency, with companies increasingly concerned about their energy spend and environmental impact.
17 February 2020
Climate change ‘soaring’ up CEO agenda
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Almost two thirds of UK CEOs now believe that climate change is a threat to their business, but over half agree that action will lead to new opportunities, according to an annual survey by PwC.
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.
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.
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.