Phil Nicholls

ACRA to improve sustainability reporting

ACRA recently launched the Sustainability Reporting Body of Knowledge (SR BOK), coinciding with the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) Preparer Readiness Training. The SR BOK provides a comprehensive framework of essential knowledge areas to guide training providers in developing quality programmes for professionals involved in sustainability reporting. Advancing sustainable development is one of the key …

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Novotel celebrates one year of ocean commitment

Ahead of World Ocean Day (8 June), Novotel proudly marks the first anniversary of its transformative three-year partnership with the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), reaffirming its commitment to protecting the wellbeing and longevity of the ocean with the launch of two new food policies: Novotel’s Sustainable Seafood Principles in partnership with WWF France and the …

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Sainsbury’s Smart Charge powers 60m miles without fossil fuels

Smart Charge, Sainsbury’s ultra-rapid EV charging network, has reached a major milestone by saving the equivalent of 60 million fossil fuel miles on UK roads, resulting in a reduction of 10.71 million kg of CO2 emissions compared to non-electric vehicles. By building the infrastructure to support the switch to cleaner transport, Smart Charge is making …

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ZeroAvia to Build Manufacturing Hub in Scotland 

ZeroAvia announced that it will build a major manufacturing facility for production of its hydrogen-electric powertrains at the Advanced Manufacturing Innovation District Scotland, close to Glasgow Airport in Renfrewshire.   ZeroAvia’s Hydrogen Centre of Excellence will support the company in a range of manufacturing operations relating to powertrain production and testing and will also be the company’s …

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Octopus launches global Zero Bills Standard for energy-bill-free living

Octopus Energy, the UK’s largest energy supplier, has launched the Zero Bills Standard, a pioneering framework designed to fast-track the decarbonisation of homes while guaranteeing zero energy bills for residents. This new global benchmark for sustainable housing provides a stronger, consumer-focused proposition than existing frameworks such as the proposed Future Homes Standard and the Passivhaus Standard. …

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Companies can clear out their old tech with O2 Recycle for Business

Almost 45,000 devices have been saved from waste thanks to O2 Recycle for Business.  Since the scheme’s relaunch in October 2023, companies across the UK have traded in thousands of unwanted smartphones and tablets, earning nearly £330,000.   The tech has been data wiped, and then repaired, refurbished and resold, or recycled – with zero parts going to …

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Singapore Oceanarium’s Research and Learning Centre

Resorts World Sentosa’s (RWS) Singapore Oceanarium is set to launch its state-of-the-art Research and Learning Centre this May 2025. The new centre underscores Singapore Oceanarium’s commitment to becoming the leading hub in Asia for marine biodiversity conservation, marine ecosystem protection and restoration, as well as empowering communities and supporting authorities to drive positive change. As a catalyst for …

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National Wealth Fund backs ScottishPower to boost UK grid upgrades

The National Wealth Fund (NWF) has announced a £600m commitment to help Iberdrola and ScottishPower upgrade the British electricity grid – supporting hundreds of jobs and helping to pave the way for a new era of clean electricity. The investment forms part of a £1.35bn financing package, led by Bank of America as Sole Debt …

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Active Nottingham celebrates major solar energy upgrade

Active Nottingham (part of Nottingham City Council) celebrated a major sustainability upgrade by expanding the solar photovoltaic (PV) panels at Harvey Hadden Sports Village as part of Phase 3 of a Nottingham City Council project. 676 solar PV panels (1,365 square metres) have been added to the rooftop above the swimming pool, generating clean, renewable …

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