Manchester City Council has set out its action plan for halving its carbon emissions within the next five years through improvements to buildings, procurement decisions and other measures.
New research shows that office buildings in Manchester could make huge savings by using digital technologies like smart sensors and artificial intelligence to improve energy efficiency.
Europe’s first large-scale low carbon hydrogen production plant and the use of alternative fuels for glass production are among a suite of projects to share a £90 million government funding package.
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.
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.
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.
Five buildings owned by Peel L&P across Greater Manchester have become the first in the UK to achieve ‘net zero carbon’ status, with one property expecting annual energy savings of 60%.
Two thirds of SMEs in the North West want to improve their environmental sustainability according to a new survey, with pressure from customers and employees as the biggest drivers.
GC Business Growth Hub’s Kevin Lambert and Katherine Burden explain the role Greater Manchester SMEs can play in tackling the climate emergency, and how the Hub can help.
