According to a survey of more than 2,500 businesses, 57% are planning to increase expenditure on sustainability, with separate research putting the figure as high as two thirds for manufacturers.
Following consultation, government has confirmed it will update packaging regulations to ensure firms pay full waste recovery costs, and set rules for consistent recycling collections across the country.
Energy management giant Schneider Electric UK has launched a ‘Rethink Energy’ initiative to change business, consumer and government attitudes to energy waste.
Boris Johnson started his tenure as Prime Minister by reaffirming climate change targets set under Theresa May, but signalled a new approach by bringing in a raft of new cabinet members.
Manchester Metropolitan has maintained its position in the top three most sustainable UK universities for the sixth time in a row, having been recognised for ongoing work to cut carbon emissions.
Businesses and the public are being asked to help protect the UK’s water resources for future generations as part of a major campaign launched by more than 40 stakeholder organisations.
The mayor of Liverpool has submitted a bid to new Prime Minister Boris Johnson for £230 million to tackle climate change and boost the economy post-Brexit.
Scientists have revealed that July 2019 was the warmest month ever recorded worldwide, with the European heatwave that swept the UK made up to 3 degrees warmer by climate change.
Government intervention to speed up plans for pollution charging in Greater Manchester is a danger for small firms, many of whom are still unaware, says the Federation of Small Businesses.
The global EP100 initiative brings together major companies - including two based in Manchester - striving to use less energy per unit of output, with well over £100 million saved to date.
