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03 May 2022

New sustainability vision for UK education

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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

North West companies win Queen’s Award for Sustainability

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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 declares ‘biodiversity emergency’

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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

First roadmap for North’s net zero transition published

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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

Historic plastics treaty agreed as packaging tax comes into force

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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

Businesses warned against ‘foolish risk’ of not adapting to climate crisis

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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.

24 February 2022

Most SMEs would cut ties with firms that break ‘green’ promises

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A national survey has revealed that half of UK SMEs are concerned about the sustainability credentials of their suppliers, and most would consider dropping those that fail to meet green pledges.

23 February 2022

NatWest kickstarts green loans for SMEs

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NatWest Group has become the latest commercial bank to launch a specialist loan proposition and asset finance offer to support SMEs with their sustainability ambitions.

21 February 2022

UK leads Europe for climate tech innovation investment

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The UK has more climate tech start-ups that have received venture capital funding than any other country in Europe, although some technologies are more favoured than others by investors.

17 February 2022

2021 ‘the most significant year yet’ for solar PV

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Solar PV capacity installed on UK rooftops reached its highest level for six years in 2021 as firms moved to protect themselves from volatile energy prices, which could continue for several years.

26 May 2021

A beginner’s guide to carbon offsetting

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Environmental Business Advisor Claire Scott explains how carbon offsetting works, when it can be effective and why it should be the last item on your carbon reduction to-do list.

23 September 2020

Universities team up for North West low carbon support

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Six universities West have launched a £14 million programme to work North West businesses to develop the region as an exemplar for low carbon innovation and skills.