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Sustainability Expo Celebrates 10 Years as it opens in October
The Big Sustainability Expo & Awards celebrates its 10th anniversary on October 9th, continuing its role as one of the UK's longest-running events in the corporate sustainability and environmental management space. Organised by The Southern Sustainability Partnership, the event continues to thrive thanks to its ongoing lineup...
Negative power prices set to rise as solar output reaches record high
The frequency of negative power prices is predicted to reach record levels across parts of Europe after solar output hit new highs in the second quarter this year.
That is the key takeaway from a report on the European electricity...
Free course tackles practical net zero skills for construction
The Net Zero Skills in Construction Programme is a practical initiative aimed at equipping the built environment sector with the skills needed to meet the UK’s net-zero goals.
The initiative – which is being rolled out across the country -...
EcoVadis Bronze rating demonstrates Fenton Packaging Solutions’ commitment to sustainability
“Sustainability is at the heart of our business and this recognition highlights our continued commitment to embedding sustainability principles into every aspect of our operations.”
Leeds-based Fenton Packaging Solutions has been awarded a Bronze medal for sustainability by EcoVadis.
“We are...
Turning Compliance into Community Impact: Abbeycroft’s ESOS to Innovation journey
As sustainability targets become increasingly urgent, one not-for-profit is demonstrating that regulatory compliance can spark real transformation. Abbeycroft, one of the UK’s largest health and wellbeing leisure providers, is showing how schemes like the Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS)...
Net Zero in Emergency Services: How EVs are laying the pathway to a sustainable future
The public sector has its own unique set of challenges when it comes to transitioning to net zero. As an energy and carbon consultancy, TEAM Energy supports a wide range of public sector organisations, including the emergency services, to...
TEAM Energy launches Net Zero Survey to support UK decarbonisation
As organisations across the UK continue their journey toward sustainability, TEAM Energy is launching a new survey to understand the challenges and opportunities they face in achieving net zero.
The survey, “Carbon Countdown: Progress Towards Net Zero,” aims to capture...
SIP Ltd Launches Revolutionary Eco-Friendly Fluids, Reinforcing Commitment to Sustainability and Innovation
SIP Ltd, a leading provider of industrial fluid technologies, proudly announces the launch of two new ranges of cutting-edge eco-friendly fluids through exclusive partnerships with BioBase Sweden and Savita Oil Technologies India. This major development reinforces SIP Ltd’s ongoing...
It’s a big moment for clean energy – but can the UK deliver?
The UK’s new Industrial Strategy puts clean energy front and centre, with tens of billions in new investment expected across wind, hydrogen and grid infrastructure.
But unless the next two Contract for Difference (CfD) rounds deliver at scale, the opportunity could...
Net Zero 50: Last call for nominations
By Robin Knowles, CEO, Digital Leaders
Every year, as the climate emergency becomes more urgent and the calls for action grow louder, I find myself asking the same question: who is really leading the way? Who, beyond the headlines and...
Reader Spotlight: An initiative exclusively for Green Business Journal subscribers
Green Business Journal is excited to unveil an exclusive initiative for our valued subscribers: Our brand new Reader Spotlight.
Starting from July 2025, our subscribers will receive access to a specially selected editorial theme each month - and the chance...
Expectation vs. reality: How energy audits overcome barriers to carbon reduction strategies
Despite their best intentions, changemakers often face barriers to implementing an effective carbon reduction strategy within their organisations. From cost to cultural resistance, Tom McLeish, Energy Consultant at TEAM Energy, shows how commercial energy audits overcome barriers to change.
Creating...
Net zero explained: Dispelling myths for a green future
In recent years, the term "net zero" has become a buzzword in discussions about climate change and sustainability. However, there are several myths and misconceptions surrounding this concept. TEAM Energy has asked some of its Energy Consultants to debunk...
Jangro unites entire network under Planet Mark to drive down carbon emissions
Jangro achieves Planet Mark Certification across its entire network of 55 depots
The group has committed to annually reduce its measured carbon emissions by at least 5%
The Certification launches Jangro’s five-year plan, focusing on employee education and...
How does gas detection support Carbon Capture?
Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) is a key strategy in mitigating greenhouse gas emissions and achieving global CO₂ reduction targets. CCS helps stabilise atmospheric greenhouse gas concentrations by capturing and securely storing carbon dioxide from industrial and energy-related sources.
Often...
Is your business ready for ‘Simpler Recycling’?
Joanne Gilliard, CEO of Jangro, provides expert guidance on how businesses can prepare for the UK’s upcoming ‘Simpler Recycling’ legislation, set to take effect from 31st March 2025.
Recycling has become a cornerstone of sustainability, helping to reduce waste, conserve...
Jangro expands ntrl range with sustainable paper with purpose
Jangro, the UK’s largest network of independent janitorial distributors, is reinforcing its commitment to sustainability with the launch of ntrl paper with purpose. This product extends Jangro’s eco-friendly ntrl range, delivering high-performance, environmentally responsible solutions to facilities managers across...
barbados: A welcoming environment for business
Barbados attracts UK business interests through the Scottish Annual Inward Trade and Investment Mission, organized by Invest Barbados in partnership with Renfrewshire Business Network and the UK’s Department of Business and Trade, proving successful for many entities
Why Investors choose...
The rise of the electric cabbie
A new campaign, Cabbies for the Climate, is challenging outdated perceptions about London’s black-cab drivers and their stance on environmental issues. Sam Pooke, of FREENOW UK, explains all.
Backed by the Licensed Taxi Drivers’ Association (LTDA) and climate charity Possible,...
COP29: PR Opportunity or Greenwashing Trap?
Engage with caution and act with integrity, is the advice from communications experts Tal Donahue and Scott Addison of Infinite Global.
The COP29 summit in Azerbaijan presents a complex set of communications opportunities and challenges for organisations.
The current event has...
Sustainable Industry Week 2024: Four Events Unite to Propel the Future of Sustainability
13-14 November 2024, Cologne, Germany
In just two months, industry leaders, innovators, and sustainability advocates will assemble at Koelnmesse, Cologne, for Sustainable Industry Week 2024. This global event will combine four pivotal trade shows and conferences under one roof, scheduled...
A Powerhouse Behind the Corporate Sustainability Agenda
The brainchild of Dorset-based company, The Southern Sustainability Partnership, doors opened in 2016 on their region’s first Exhibition dedicated to corporate sustainability. A drive to support a reduction in the environmental impact of public and private sector organisations it...
Planet positive businesses invited to pitch for £100 million
Touted as Europe’s biggest pitch and scale opportunity for green and environmental innovators, the BE100 competition is free and open to business of all sizes.
The organisers of the Blue Earth Summit anticipate applications from startups and scaleups in climate...
UK small business green growth ‘at risk’
Eighty per cent of business owners want to reduce emissions, but two-thirds need more support to do so - with finance a major barrier.
The UK’s 5.5m small businesses overwhelmingly need more help to reduce their environmental impact.
Research has found...
Energy Training Centre ramps up courses for engineers at Evesham New College
Delays to the government’s ban on buying new gas boilers is leading to a specialist training centre ramping up its courses for engineers.
Gas boilers across the UK are being phased out and plans had initially been in place to...
Record-breaking InstallerSHOW raises the bar again
Firmly established as the must-visit event in the industry’s exhibition calendar, InstallerSHOW has again exceeded all expectations as a record number of visitors flocked to the NEC Birmingham.
The enhanced format of this year’s show gave over 20,000 professionals from...
Discover the Technology Powering the Energy Transition – Energy Technology Live Launched
To coincide with the exciting growth of the flexible energy sector, we are delighted to announce the launch of our new Energy Technology Live brand, which features both the existing The Distributed Energy Show and our exciting new event The Energy Storage Show. Energy...
Eco ad ‘halo effect’ misleads consumers
Words such as ‘natural’ and green imagery in food and drink ads can instil an eco-friendly ‘halo effect’ in the minds of consumers, according to new research from the Advertising Standards Authority .
A spokesperson said, We’ve regulated environmental claims...
Wilson Power Solutions delivers 4 distribution transformers to London Gatwick Electric Forecourt®
London Gatwick Airport has just become the pioneer among international airports by unveiling its very own exclusive electric vehicle charging station – the Electric Forecourt®. Developed by Gridserve, this cutting-edge facility hosts 30 electric vehicle chargers, all powered by...
Tower invest in renewables expertise to meet industry demand
With projects such as Dogger Bank - the world's largest offshore wind farm - now generating power, the need for suppliers of PPE and safety equipment to be both an expert in renewables and an agile provider of products...
