The number of charging points for electric vehicles (EV) installed across the North-west has increased by 346% since 2019, according to Stockport-based Electricity North West. Electricity North West, which maintains the power grid across the region, revealed the figures as part of Net Zero Week … [Read more...]
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musicMagpie’s famous Mount Recyclemore comes home to Stockport
A giant Mount Rushmore-style sculpture of the G7 leaders’ heads, made entirely of discarded electronics, that appeared on a beach in Cornwall during the G7 climate summit, is set to spend the summer in Stockport Created by Stockport-based leading UK re-commerce expert, musicMagpie, alongside … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting (SECR) explained
Stockport-based accountancy firm and business advisor, Hallidays, explains the basic requirements businesses need to know when reporting their environmental impact under new SECR rules. The Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting (SECR) affects all large UK undertakings. Introduced in April … [Read more...]
TfN responds to government’s Transport Decarbonisation Strategy
Transport for the North (TfN) has said the government needs to 'translate aims into action' in response to its strategy for the decarbonisation of domestic transport by 2050. The government's plans outline priorities to create cleaner air, healthier communities, and tens of thousands of new jobs. … [Read more...]
Net Zero North West report highlights £207 billion green investments in region
A prospectus published by Net Zero North West, an industry-led organisation guiding the region towards reducing CO2 emissions, has highlighted green investments into projects in the North West worth £207 billion. The report, produced by Siemens UK analysts, highlights 18 investment cases for … [Read more...]
MAN Energy Solutions confirms world-first LAES CRYOBattery project
MAN Energy Solutions has formally signed a contract to provide its LAES turbomachinery solution to Highview Power’s CRYOBattery facility. The signing took place at Highview’s London offices and follows on the agreement previously reached by the companies in April 2021. Highview, a global leader … [Read more...]
Have your say on the region’s Decarbonisation Strategy for transport
People across the North West are being encouraged to have their say on a consultation on the Decarbonisation Strategy for the region's transport network and attend an online webinar to learn more about the plans. Transport for the North (TfN) published its draft Decarbonisation Strategy last … [Read more...]
Stockport recycling business expansion plans approved
Stockport based business, Elsa Recycling Group, has secured planning approval from Stockport Council to expand its operations onto a neighbouring site. Based on Station Road, Reddish, Elsa Recycling Group currently handles 700 tonnes of paper and card recycling per week. After purchasing … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester publishes Clean Air Plan after securing £120 million to help businesses comply
Greater Manchester has published its finalised Clean Air Plan to help tackle air pollution across the city-region, and has secured £120 million in government funding to help businesses comply with the new emissions rules. Applications for funding will open from November to allow local businesses … [Read more...]
Latest TfN webinar to discuss ongoing decarbonisation consultation
Transport leaders from across the North will discuss the region's decarbonisation strategy for road and rail, currently out for public consultation, in the latest webinar from Transport for the North (TfN). Part of the TfN Talks series, the panel discussion will consider the challenges facing the … [Read more...]
Global tech reseller musicMagpie carves big recycling message for G7 leaders
A huge Mount Rushmore style sculpture depicting the G7 leaders made of electronic waste has been erected in Cornwall ahead of this week’s G7 Summit. Commissioned by Stockport based tech reseller musicMagpie, ‘Mount Recyclemore’ is designed to highlight the damage caused to the planet from … [Read more...]
Stockport businesses urged to begin on Journey to Net Zero
Businesses in Stockport and across Greater Manchester are being urged to take part in a series of Growth Company workshops to kickstart the region's SMEs on a journey towards net zero carbon emissions. The Growth Company's 'Journey to Net Zero' is a series of fully-funded workshops for the … [Read more...]
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