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Bridging the gap between sustainability and the supply chain

Russell Roof Tiles calls for greater education on sustainability, as stats show 45 per cent of the UK’s total carbon emissions are produced by…

May 20, 2022

Energy

Heat network projects awarded funding to reduce waste and create energy

Heat networks that will use Energy from Waste to be developed in London and East Devon with support of funding awarded through the Government’s…

May 17, 2022

Recycling

Recycled plastic wood products business set for growth following funding from Santander UK

Recycled plastic wood products firm Plastecowood, whose carbon-negative products collectively remove some 40m unwanted plastic items annually from the UK’s waste stream, is set…

May 16, 2022

Plastic

Could Finnish forest technology turn the tide of plastic packaging?

Each person in the EU generated 34.4kg of plastic packaging waste in the last decade, of which less than half (14.1kg) was recycled. As…

May 4, 2022

Plastic

Save a load: Lidl trials UK’s first supermarket ‘smart’ refill station to help customers cut plastic and costs

Lidl has announced the trial of the UK’s first supermarket ‘smart’ laundry detergent refill station, in partnership with Chilean sustainability start-up Algramo. Launching in…

May 3, 2022

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Gordon Brownrigg
Innovation
May 16, 2022

Why an integrated approach is the way forward for a sustainable FM future

It is becoming more of a common practise for organisations to take a wider look at the environmental impacts individual strands of their operation…

Jack Bedell
Supply Chain
May 9, 2022

A circular economy in the data centre industry

The urgency to incorporate sustainability within a business model has resulted in rapid changes that have impacted all parts of the data centre sector….

Mauricio Dwek
Skills & Training
April 4, 2022

Developing cleaner, greener, and safer products through education

As companies around the world turn their attention and efforts to reducing the effect their products have on the environment, recycled components and eco-design…

Richard Jordan
Supply Chain
March 28, 2022

Powering a sustainable last-mile delivery industry

You’ve probably been there. You’re in the middle of cooking a meal when you realise you’ve forgotten that key ingredient. What do you do?…

Dr Andy Davies
Cities Towns
March 21, 2022

How COVID-19 highlighted the need for sustainable processes in healthcare

Delivering sustainable healthcare has been on the sector’s agenda for many years following a report from Brundtland in 1987, that urged the industry to…

Yannick Van Looy
Your voices
March 14, 2022

The butterfly effect: sustainable finance in a paperless world

November 2021 saw the COP26 take place in Scotland. With it came eye-opening reports exploring how the global population is impacting climate change and…

Richard Friend
Your voices
March 7, 2022

Why sustainability progress rests on encouraging future talent

Tackling the climate crisis is complex. It involves overcoming geopolitical and economic challenges. It requires understanding the impact on our ecosystems and communities. It…

Filip Stefanovic
Ports and Oceans
February 28, 2022

The state of marine and waterway protection

Extreme climate events, such as droughts and flooding, are occurring at an increasingly alarming rate worldwide. Last year saw water crises in Germany’s Ahr…

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Plastic
May 20, 2022

Top sustainability award for producer of compostable alternative to plastic

A Norwich-based business that has engineered a plastic alternative using 100% plant-based materials has been awarded a top environmental award at the Federation of

Jacobs Recruits 600 People to Support UK and Ireland Climate Response

People
May 17, 2022

Jacobs (NYSE:J) is recruiting 600 people to respond to the U.K. and Ireland’s ambitious climate response goals for energy transition and decarbonisation. The new

Successfully shaping the future – with sustainability and digitalization

Food & Drink
May 16, 2022

MULTIVAC looks back on a successful 2021 and is already in a position to announce an even better 2022, in spite of all the

Consumers demand sustainable shopping as interest rises 679% since 2017

Retail
May 5, 2022

A shift in the way consumers shop has seen searches for ‘sustainable shopping’ rise by 679% in the past five years, reveals retail-tech company

Sustainable mobility: Faurecia & Veolia to pioneer in the use of recycled plastics in automotive interiors

Recycling
May 4, 2022

Faurecia, company of the Group FORVIA, and Veolia have signed a Cooperation and Research Agreement to jointly develop innovative compounds for automotive interior modules,

Safran Aircraft Engines selects Ansys Simulation Software to support sustainable next-generation aircraft engines’ development

Supply Chain
May 3, 2022

World-leading aircraft engine manufacturer Safran Aircraft Engines will implement Ansys’ (NASDAQ: ANSS) industry-leading finite element analysis (FEA) tools as an end-to-end structural and thermal

Fridging the gap to net zero

Carbon Neutral
April 26, 2022

In a joint initiative, Tesco and Marshall Fleet Solutions are currently working on a trial of 100% solar powered refrigerated trailers within the Tesco

Enterprises guilty of unnecessarily discarding devices despite sustainability goals

Supply Chain
April 25, 2022

SOTI global research finds enterprises are lured into adopting the latest hardware with up to 69% of IT leaders believing that devices are replaced

Business Gateway helps recycling firm to successfully diversify

Recycling
April 21, 2022

A Scottish waste management recycling business has secured £6,000 in funding and prevented tonnes of plastic waste from going to landfills by diversifying its

Earth Day: World must embrace technology that helps fossil fuels burn more cleanly to avoid energy crunch

Energy
April 21, 2022

The world must embrace technology that helps fossil fuels burn more cleanly and efficiently to help avoid an energy crunch, leading fuel technology company

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Innovation
May 19, 2022

Yorkshire motorsport business powers ahead with UK’s first green track days

A new Yorkshire business, launched by a motorsport industry expert and ex-Ginetta team member, is the first in the UK to offer businesses and

New woodland planted for Kirton as part of the Queen’s Jubilee celebrations

Innovation
May 18, 2022

The site, which is on agricultural land owned by Forterra close to its Kirton brickworks, will form part of the Queen’s Green Canopy (QGC).

Start-up helps enterprises target net zero

Carbon Neutral
May 18, 2022

A new way to understand carbon footprinting has been developed enabling large businesses, enterprises, investment funds and organisations to evaluate their emissions quickly and

ENGIE awarded multi-country on-site solar contract by Faurecia

Energy
May 17, 2022

NGIE announced today the signing of an on-site solar power contract with Faurecia, a major player in the global automotive industry and a FORVIA

Why an integrated approach is the way forward for a sustainable FM future

Innovation
May 16, 2022

It is becoming more of a common practise for organisations to take a wider look at the environmental impacts individual strands of their operation

SMEs leading the charge to net zero with Lancaster University collaborations

Carbon Neutral
May 16, 2022

Small businesses are blazing a trail to net zero through a programme giving them free access to world-leading academic expertise and cutting-edge resources. 22

Sustainable aerosol tech company Salvalco celebrates successful fundraise from consortium of six

Innovation
May 16, 2022

UK-based Salford Valve Company Ltd (Salvalco) is delighted to announce its latest round of investment for £2.5million. The funds are being raised from a

Solar power lights the way to sector-leading sustainability investment for building products manufacturer

Energy
May 16, 2022

From 2025, the Northampton head-quartered brick, block and concrete producer will source 70% of its electricity needs from a solar farm in central England,

Anne Chassagnette appointed Johnson Matthey’s first Chief Sustainability Officer

People
May 10, 2022

Johnson Matthey (JM), a global leader in sustainable technologies, has appointed Anne Chassagnette as its first Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO). Anne will take up

Circulor awarded Technology Pioneer by World Economic Forum

Events & Awards
May 10, 2022

Circulor, a global tech company and the leader in supply chain traceability, was chosen from hundreds of candidates as one of the World Economic

Latest news

Retail
May 10, 2022

Ranpak to feature next generation of Cut’it! EVO in-line packaging machine at LogiMAT

Ranpak Holdings Corp. (“Ranpak”) (NYSE: PACK), a global leader of environmentally sustainable, paper-based packaging solutions for e-commerce and industrial supply chains, will be unveiling

People
May 10, 2022

Newcore Capital hires Kate Sandle as Director of Sustainability

Newcore Capital, the B Corporation-certified, UK social infrastructure real estate investment manager, has hired climate and sustainability expert, Kate Sandle, for its senior management

Supply Chain
May 9, 2022

A circular economy in the data centre industry

The urgency to incorporate sustainability within a business model has resulted in rapid changes that have impacted all parts of the data centre sector.

Carbon Neutral
May 6, 2022

The Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation further amplifies decarbonisation efforts with new partners

The Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD) today announced the onboarding of three new partners – the International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA), the International

Carbon Neutral
May 5, 2022

Gaia Pulses wins the Future Summit Carbon Challenge

Gaia Pulses has won the Carbon Challenge, powered by IFE, at the Bread & Jam Future Summit, a one-day conference dedicated to greater sustainability

Innovation
May 3, 2022

Leading producer of eco-friendly wood paves the way for a sustainable future

Kebony, a global leader in the production of sustainable wood, has today reaffirmed its commitment to the production of beautiful, stable, maintenance free and

Supply Chain
May 2, 2022

Schoeller Allibert launches sustainable pallet box made from recycled fishing nets

Schoeller Allibert, a market leader in sustainable returnable logistics packaging, is set to launch a new eco-friendly big box solution made from recycled fishing

Food & Drink
April 29, 2022

Leaf Marque farmers tackling climate change crisis by driving improvements in more sustainable farming

LEAF Marque certification offers a coherent framework to achieve more regenerative outcomes at farm level. For more than 30 years, LEAF has been developing

Recycling
April 28, 2022

Sabert launches recyclable and sustainable paper cutlery range

Global food packaging manufacturer Sabert has launched a new range of recyclable paper cutlery, made from FSC® certified paper. “This new recyclable paper cutlery

Retail
April 27, 2022

Packaging sustainability influences Gen Z shopping choices

Packaging sustainability influences the online shopping habits of more than half of Gen Zs, according to new research from packaging manufacturer and consultancy Duo.

People
April 27, 2022

OPRL brings new talent onto its board

OPRL has recruited two new Non-Executive Directors to its Board as it gears up to make the most of the opportunities presented by EPR

Carbon Neutral
April 26, 2022

Technology is playing a crucial role in tackling climate change, new Earth Day survey says

New research for Earth Day 2022 suggests that although UK climate technology is playing a crucial role in tackling global climate change, challenges in

People
April 26, 2022

Martin Skancke becomes Senior Advisor to Kearney Sustainability Team

Leading global consultancy partnership Kearney has today announced that Martin Skancke, Chair of the Principles of Responsible Investment, Member of the Financial Stability Board

Carbon Neutral
April 22, 2022

EV Cargo partners with Budweiser brewing group on HVO switch to reduce carbon emissions

Global supply chain management and logistics provider EV Cargo is enabling long-term customer Budweiser Brewing Group to introduce a new sustainable transport initiative to

People
April 22, 2022

Agilitas solidifies Highgate partnership with environmental initiative

Leading global channel services provider, Agilitas IT Solutions, has recently joined forces with IT services specialist Highgate to support an initiative close to both

Carbon Neutral
April 22, 2022

Jacobs launches new climate action plan and climate commitments

Jacobs (NYSE:J) sets out ambitious new climate commitments in its updated Climate Action Plan in celebration of Earth Day 2022. Two years since Jacobs

Supply Chain
April 21, 2022

Veolia launches its first renewable fuelled fleet

Following the contract start on 1 April, Veolia has launched a brand new fleet of green fuelled vehicles to collect waste and recycling, including

Innovation
April 21, 2022

Earth Day statement

Invest In Our Planet. This is the core message of Earth Day 2022, the day in which the earth’s inhabitants come together to work

Recycling
April 21, 2022

Tosca opens an automated washing centre in Dublin, doubling wash capacity per hour

Tosca, a global leader in reusable packaging solutions and pooling, has launched an automated, cutting-edge washing centre in Dublin. Automation is the way of

People
April 21, 2022

Alupro appoints sustainability and public affairs manager

Alupro, the aluminium packaging recycling organisation, has announced the appointment of Martin Hyde as sustainability and public affairs manager. Joining the company from producer

Supply Chain
April 21, 2022

KPMG makes key appointment to bolster sustainable supply chain support for clients

KPMG in the UK has appointed Al Adedayo as a Partner in the Operations Team, where he will have a sector focus on Energy

Supply Chain
April 20, 2022

Antarctica expedition leads charge for business sustainability

An East Midlands manufacturer has returned from a recent expedition to Antarctica to highlight the plight of Earth’s precious ecosystems and encourage others to

People
April 19, 2022

First Hydrogen appoints Chief Engineer

First Hydrogen has announced the appointment of Stephen Pendrey as Chief Engineer – Vehicle Program for its Automotive division. His appointment to the company’s

Food & Drink
April 12, 2022

Wild Hare’s sustainable ready meals now available on Ocado.com

Sustainable food provider, Wild Hare and leading online food grocer, Ocado have formed a partnership that will see carbon neutral ready meals delivered across

Bridging the gap between sustainability and the supply chain

Supply Chain
May 20, 2022

Russell Roof Tiles calls for greater education on sustainability, as stats show 45 per cent of the UK’s total carbon emissions are produced by

Yorkshire motorsport business powers ahead with UK’s first green track days

Innovation
May 19, 2022

A new Yorkshire business, launched by a motorsport industry expert and ex-Ginetta team member, is the first in the UK to offer businesses and

New woodland planted for Kirton as part of the Queen’s Jubilee celebrations

Innovation
May 18, 2022

The site, which is on agricultural land owned by Forterra close to its Kirton brickworks, will form part of the Queen’s Green Canopy (QGC).

Carbon Neutral
May 18, 2022

Start-up helps enterprises target net zero

A new way to understand carbon footprinting has been developed enabling large businesses, enterprises, investment funds and organisations to evaluate their emissions quickly and

ENGIE awarded multi-country on-site solar contract by Faurecia

Energy
May 17, 2022

NGIE announced today the signing of an on-site solar power contract with Faurecia, a major player in the global automotive industry and a FORVIA

Heat network projects awarded funding to reduce waste and create energy

Energy
May 17, 2022

Heat networks that will use Energy from Waste to be developed in London and East Devon with support of funding awarded through the Government’s

Why an integrated approach is the way forward for a sustainable FM future

Innovation
May 16, 2022

It is becoming more of a common practise for organisations to take a wider look at the environmental impacts individual strands of their operation

Recycling
May 16, 2022

Recycled plastic wood products business set for growth following funding from Santander UK

Recycled plastic wood products firm Plastecowood, whose carbon-negative products collectively remove some 40m unwanted plastic items annually from the UK’s waste stream, is set

SMEs leading the charge to net zero with Lancaster University collaborations

Carbon Neutral
May 16, 2022

Small businesses are blazing a trail to net zero through a programme giving them free access to world-leading academic expertise and cutting-edge resources. 22

Sustainable aerosol tech company Salvalco celebrates successful fundraise from consortium of six

Innovation
May 16, 2022

UK-based Salford Valve Company Ltd (Salvalco) is delighted to announce its latest round of investment for £2.5million. The funds are being raised from a

Solar power lights the way to sector-leading sustainability investment for building products manufacturer

Energy
May 16, 2022

From 2025, the Northampton head-quartered brick, block and concrete producer will source 70% of its electricity needs from a solar farm in central England,

People
May 10, 2022

Anne Chassagnette appointed Johnson Matthey’s first Chief Sustainability Officer

Johnson Matthey (JM), a global leader in sustainable technologies, has appointed Anne Chassagnette as its first Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO). Anne will take up

Circulor awarded Technology Pioneer by World Economic Forum

Events & Awards
May 10, 2022

Circulor, a global tech company and the leader in supply chain traceability, was chosen from hundreds of candidates as one of the World Economic

Ranpak to feature next generation of Cut’it! EVO in-line packaging machine at LogiMAT

Retail
May 10, 2022

Ranpak Holdings Corp. (“Ranpak”) (NYSE: PACK), a global leader of environmentally sustainable, paper-based packaging solutions for e-commerce and industrial supply chains, will be unveiling

Newcore Capital hires Kate Sandle as Director of Sustainability

People
May 10, 2022

Newcore Capital, the B Corporation-certified, UK social infrastructure real estate investment manager, has hired climate and sustainability expert, Kate Sandle, for its senior management

Supply Chain
May 9, 2022

A circular economy in the data centre industry

The urgency to incorporate sustainability within a business model has resulted in rapid changes that have impacted all parts of the data centre sector.

The Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation further amplifies decarbonisation efforts with new partners

Carbon Neutral
May 6, 2022

The Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD) today announced the onboarding of three new partners – the International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA), the International

Gaia Pulses wins the Future Summit Carbon Challenge

Carbon Neutral
May 5, 2022

Gaia Pulses has won the Carbon Challenge, powered by IFE, at the Bread & Jam Future Summit, a one-day conference dedicated to greater sustainability

Could Finnish forest technology turn the tide of plastic packaging?

Plastic
May 4, 2022

Each person in the EU generated 34.4kg of plastic packaging waste in the last decade, of which less than half (14.1kg) was recycled. As

Plastic
May 3, 2022

Save a load: Lidl trials UK’s first supermarket ‘smart’ refill station to help customers cut plastic and costs

Lidl has announced the trial of the UK’s first supermarket ‘smart’ laundry detergent refill station, in partnership with Chilean sustainability start-up Algramo. Launching in

Leading producer of eco-friendly wood paves the way for a sustainable future

Innovation
May 3, 2022

Kebony, a global leader in the production of sustainable wood, has today reaffirmed its commitment to the production of beautiful, stable, maintenance free and

Schoeller Allibert launches sustainable pallet box made from recycled fishing nets

Supply Chain
May 2, 2022

Schoeller Allibert, a market leader in sustainable returnable logistics packaging, is set to launch a new eco-friendly big box solution made from recycled fishing

Leaf Marque farmers tackling climate change crisis by driving improvements in more sustainable farming

Food & Drink
April 29, 2022

LEAF Marque certification offers a coherent framework to achieve more regenerative outcomes at farm level. For more than 30 years, LEAF has been developing

Recycling
April 28, 2022

Sabert launches recyclable and sustainable paper cutlery range

Global food packaging manufacturer Sabert has launched a new range of recyclable paper cutlery, made from FSC® certified paper. “This new recyclable paper cutlery

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