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How your business can make a positive impact by doing less bad and more good
Sustainability is being talked about as “the latest trend” - but it is more than a fad. For some time it has been a strategic business imperative, and...
What can businesses expect from COP26?
With COP26 fast approaching, we take a look at three of the conference’s main talking points – transport, energy, and nature – to understand what your...

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Wavin focuses on Future Homes Standard
Chippenham-based Wavin, a market leading contributor to the built environment, with sights firmly se...
Deia White Published: 18/07/24
Good Energy is top scorer on sustainability
Top of Which? league for second year
Tim Burghes Published: 31/10/23
Centrica opens its first solar farm in Wiltshire
Enough to power some 4,850 homes
User Not Found Published: 19/06/23
CMS SupaTrak joins livery company
First corporate member in 500 years.
User Not Found Published: 21/02/23
Additional Funding for England’s Farmers Benefitin...
England’s farmers are to be awarded increased payments for protecting and enhancing nature and deliv...
User Not Found Published: 16/01/23
Holman gives warning on fleet EV charging
Companies may need to delay introduction
User Not Found Published: 24/10/22
Leafield Environmental acquires Amberol
Expansion through ‘perfect fit’ company
User Not Found Published: 11/08/22
First of 600 trees planted at Salisbury River Park
Nine Hornbeam trees have initially been planted to replace the Ash trees that were recently removed ...
User Not Found Published: 4/07/22
UKEF provides £3.6 billion for sustainable project...
Backing helps UK businesses to support the construction of hospitals, electric railways and offshore...
User Not Found Published: 8/06/22
BCS to focus on Net Zero: A Digital Journey
Partnership with Content With Purpose
User Not Found Published: 6/06/22
Johnson Matthey in new hydrogen deal
Backed by £400m UK financing.
User Not Found Published: 5/05/22
New financing for Johnson Matthey
Boost for sustainable technology work
User Not Found Published: 11/04/22
UK and Belgium sign memorandum of understanding (M...
The UK and Belgium have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to work closely on the path towar...
User Not Found Published: 24/02/22
£1.4m for projects supporting sustainable fishing ...
Eight innovative new projects that will support the UK’s fishing industry to be more productive and ...
User Not Found Published: 21/02/22
Shareholders support Good Energy
Moves by Ecotricity voted down.
User Not Found Published: 16/02/22
Swindon Carriage Works returning to use
Bath University project progressing
User Not Found Published: 10/02/22
Swindon company in recycling deal
ABSL in joint project with Greenergy
User Not Found Published: 4/01/22
£26 million government funding to boost biomass in...
Innovative biomass projects across the UK can bid for a share of £26 million to increase UK producti...
User Not Found Published: 20/12/21
WHSmith wins sustainability ranking
Named as a global leader in the field.
User Not Found Published: 8/12/21
UK's path to net zero set out in landmark strategy
The Net Zero Strategy sets out how the UK will deliver on its commitment to reach net zero emissions...
User Not Found Published: 19/10/21
Virtual workshops on sustainable construction to f...
During October, high-level virtual workshops will be held to promote sustainable construction.
User Not Found Published: 15/10/21
Courts go green
Courts and tribunals across England and Wales are going green thanks to a £40m government investment...
User Not Found Published: 8/10/21
A boost for bees as Defra works with beekeepers to...
Enhancing biosecurity, skills and science is central to delivering the aims of Healthy Bees Plan 203...
User Not Found Published: 6/10/21
Corporate Events expanding
Live events now returning .
User Not Found Published: 5/10/21
British Army opens first solar farm
The British Army’s first photovoltaic Solar Farm has been officially opened by the Minister for Defe...
User Not Found Published: 29/09/21
Bath University plan for Carriage Works
'Clean growth' centre proposed.
User Not Found Published: 6/09/21
£9m for New Round of Air Quality Grants Programme
Capital grants are available to local authorities in England to support their air quality responsibi...
User Not Found Published: 3/09/21
New Tree Health pilot to protect trees from pests ...
The Forestry Commission has opened expressions of interest to pilot a new scheme to protect trees fr...
User Not Found Published: 31/08/21
Thousands of hectares of vital peatland to be rest...
Over £16 million to be awarded through the first round of Natural England’s Peat Restoration Grants.
User Not Found Published: 27/08/21
£4 million funding to boost UK biomass production
24 projects receive government funding of up to £200,000 to increase UK production of biomass that c...
User Not Found Published: 26/08/21
Exyte in new battery project
Links up with Morrow Batteries
User Not Found Published: 24/08/21
UK government launches plan for a world-leading hy...
First-ever vision to kick start world-leading hydrogen economy set to support over 9,000 UK jobs and...
Tim Burghes Published: 17/08/21
Funding for UK Social Entrepreneur Development
Funding and specialist support are available for UK social entrepreneurs to help them develop as soc...
Tim Burghes Published: 6/07/21
Applications Open for 2022 Energy Globe Awards
Financial awards honouring outstanding projects and initiatives worldwide in the field of sustainabl...
Joseph Palmer Published: 20/04/21
Funding for Charities to Reduce Carbon Emissions i...
Funding for projects in England, Scotland and Wales that demonstrate measurable and lasting reductio...
Joseph Palmer Published: 20/04/21
Good Energy offer to EV drivers
Free electric charge 'off peak'.
Joseph Palmer Published: 15/04/21
Knorr-Bremse wins top climate-change rating
Committed to improving its measures.
Joseph Palmer Published: 28/01/21
New COVID Support Grants for UK Theatre Workers
Financial support is available for freelance professional theatre workers who are struggling financi...
Joseph Palmer Published: 25/01/21
Geovation Accelerator Supporting Technology Innova...
These awards recognise outstanding climate solutions projects in the UK and the developing world.
Joseph Palmer Published: 25/01/21
Launch of 2021 Ashden Awards for Climate Solutions
These awards recognise outstanding climate solutions projects in the UK and the developing world.
Joseph Palmer Published: 25/01/21
Siemens Mobility launches dual-fuel van
Chippenham company's hydrogen plans.
Joseph Palmer Published: 5/01/21
WH Smith launches action plan
Journey to a Better Business.
Joseph Palmer Published: 18/12/20
Energy white paper: Powering our net zero future
Energy white paper setting out how the UK will clean up its energy system and reach net zero emissio...
Joseph Palmer Published: 15/12/20
Invitation to join new green apprenticeships advis...
Help support the UK to achieve net-zero carbon emissions.
Joseph Palmer Published: 2/12/20
Government unveils path to sustainable farming fro...
Roadmap to better, fairer farming system published today.
Joseph Palmer Published: 1/12/20
PM outlines his Ten Point Plan for a Green Industr...
Prime Minister Boris Johnson outlines his Ten Point Plan for a Green Industrial Revolution for 250,0...
Tim Burghes Published: 18/11/20
Deadline Confirmed for 2020 Energy Globe Awards
The global awards acknowledge and reward large and small projects addressing climate change.
Tim Burghes Published: 17/11/20
Beard Group in eco-build deal
Beard Group to form partnership with Green Unit.
Joseph Palmer Published: 20/10/20
IUK Launches Developing the UK's Low Carbon Automo...
Collaborative match funding is available for UK-developed late stage R&D to support low carbon propu...
Joseph Palmer Published: 3/06/20
Wadworth supporting tenants during crisis
Wadworth relaxes Rents and charges ended until end of lockdown.
Joseph Palmer Published: 1/06/20
Ancient village wins £14,000 green energy funding
The South West Energy Hub has awarded Oaksey Parish Council a £14,000 Rural Community Energy Fund gr...
Joseph Palmer Published: 28/05/20

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