Phil Nicholls

Co-op announces further backing for British farmers with a new £820K fund to support sustainable farming efforts, building on the retailer’s long-term investment in UK agriculture. This significant investment by the convenience retailer will see farmers directly rewarded for their efforts in reducing carbon emissions and promoting nature on their farms across beef, lamb and …

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Heathrow has announced an increase in its pioneering carbon cutting scheme for a fourth year. In 2025, £86m will be available to airlines through the airport’s SAF incentive scheme, targeting 3% of aviation fuel used at Heathrow to be SAF – amounting to 187,000 tonnes. Heathrow continues to lead on SAF use in the UK, …

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This ambitious series of planting projects has been funded and supported by England’s Community Forests’ Trees for Climate programme, part of the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs’ (Defra) Nature for Climate Fund. Thanks to £7.1 million in funding, a total of 20 planting projects will be completed on land across England, the majority …

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Blackburn with Darwen Council have announced the passing of plans to expand a Perspex International site in Darwen – part of almost £40m of new investment supported by the Town Deal. The new Polymerisation Hall and Energy Centre at Perspex International’s Chapels Park site will mean the firm can streamline its processes and make its …

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Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) has, through its flagship fund CI IV, taken Financial Investment Decision (FID) and issued Notice to Proceed (NTP) to commence construction of two further Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects in Scotland. Coalburn 2 is situated in South Lanarkshire, adjacent to CIP’s existing Coalburn 1 BESS project, and Devilla is situated …

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BT Group has announced the UK’s largest ever commercial Electric Vehicle (EV) fleet order, with around 3,500 new EVs being ordered, supporting the upgrade of the nation’s largest broadband and mobile networks. The order will mean BT Group has the largest fleet of EVs in the UK, with nearly 8,000, by the time the company’s …

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Virospack, a leading company in the cosmetic packaging sector since 1956, unveiled its new website, designed to offer a more intuitive and comprehensive user experience. This renovation is part of a broader company strategy to solidify its market position and reinforce its commitment to innovation and quality. Since its inception, Virospack has specialised in the …

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Mars, Incorporated, a global leader in pet care products and services, confectionery, snacking and food and the maker of some of the world’s most-loved brands, has announced major collaborations to scale regenerative agriculture practices across its pet nutrition business in Europe.  Multiyear collaborations have begun with suppliers including Cargill and ADM, and technical experts Biospheres, Horta, …

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In a groundbreaking advancement for sustainable river transport, Uber Boat by Thames Clippers has announced that the UK’s first fully electric zero-emission cross-river passenger ferry, Orbit Clipper will launch in March 2025. Currently under construction at Wight Shipyard Co in East Cowes, Isle of Wight, this innovative vessel will provide an accessible, green and fast route across …

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ScottishPower Renewables and Peel Ports Great Yarmouth have signed a reservation agreement for the Norfolk site to be used as the pre-assembly port for the green energy company’s £4 billion East Anglia TWO offshore windfarm. The pre-assembly and load-out of the wind turbines for ScottishPower Renewables £4 billion East Anglia TWO offshore windfarm is set …

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