Greener Business News

3 August 2010

Next year’s Ashden Awards for Sustainable Energy are seeking entries from ground-breaking businesses, schools, not-for-profit initiatives, and public sector organisations that encourage the use of sustainable energy.

Co-op introduces greener trolleys

2 August 2010

The retail arm of the Co-op has launched the latest initiative in its sustainability programme by rolling out baskets on wheels made of 100% recycled plastic.

2011 will see electric vehicle grant introduced

2 August 2010

An electric vehicle grant of up to £5,000 per vehicle will be introduced from the start of 2011, Transport Secretary Philip Hammond has announced.

Accountants slam green tax break “gulf”

2 August 2010

An accountancy firm has accused the Government of “hijacking” environmental concerns in order to swell Treasury coffers.

Green office development to be built in Nottingham

28 July 2010

A 105,000 sq ft eco office development is to be built in Nottingham, after securing planning permission.

Carbon Trust targets entrepreneurs

27 July 2010

Clean technology start-ups can access free support to help them to turn their business ideas into commercial prototypes, following the launch of the Carbon Trust Entrepreneurs Fast Track scheme.

Businesses in Stockport find out how to 'go green'

26 July 2010

Stockport Council organised an event last week for local businesses to find out how they can ‘go green’.

Call to shape UK green policy

26 July 2010

Environment Secretary Caroline Spelman called for everyone, from birdwatchers to big business, to shape the government’s Natural Environment White Paper.

Ener-g expands head office

26 July 2010

Sustainable power business Ener-g will double the size of its office accommodation and boost manufacturing space by 25% with a new 12,500 sq ft building at its headquarters in Greater Manchester.

Government sets out new "seas" policy

22 July 2010

Three documents have been published this that will set out the policy objectives for UK governments in managing the UK seas, introducing marine planning and streamlining licensing.

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