Author name: Phil Nicholls

Customers using Sainsbury’s ultra-rapid EV charging service Smart Charge will now be able to collect Nectar points, making it the first EV charging service in the UK to offer a national loyalty scheme. All Smart Charge customers with active Nectar accounts will be able to charge their electric vehicle and collect Nectar points from the […]

Chivas Brothers, the Pernod Ricard business dedicated to Scotch whisky and makers of Chivas Regal and Aberlour, announced a new agriculture programme supporting sustainable farming practices among Scottish barley growers represented by Bairds Malt and Scotgrain. The pilot programme is a collaboration between Chivas Brothers, Bairds Malt, malt producer for the brewing and distilling industry

Highview Power has secured the backing of the UK Infrastructure Bank and the energy industry leader Centrica with a £300 million investment for the first commercial-scale liquid air energy storage (LAES) plant in the UK. The £300 million funding round was led by the UK Infrastructure Bank (UKIB) and the British multinational energy and services

Amcor Capsules – the market leader specialising in the design and manufacture of capsules, closures and eco-responsible foils for still wines, sparkling wines and spirits – is preparing to launch ESSENTIELLE, a plastic-free foil made of aluminium and paper, in October 2024. With more than 280 years of history, Moët & Chandon, owned by LVMH,

Ahead of schedule and in partnership with some of the most iconic FMCG brands in the world, DS Smith has replaced more than one billion pieces of plastic, 16 months in advance of its 2025 target. This marks a key sustainability milestone for one of the leading international suppliers of more sustainable packaging solutions. As

Virospack partners with Rezemo and BrightSideUp to deliver more sustainable packaging and upcycling solutions. Discussing sustainable packaging involves focusing on non-polluting materials, efficient production models, comprehensive recycling and ultimately, reducing the environmental footprint. Today’s cosmetics consumers demand sustainability that goes beyond skin surface-level considerations. While sustainability may appear to be a recent trend, at Virospack,

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) announced the availability of its Final Environmental Assessment (Final EA) of an offshore wind research lease in the Gulf of Maine.  “Floating wind technology can make offshore wind a reality in the Gulf of Maine,” said BOEM Director Elizabeth Klein. “BOEM will continue to work in partnership with

The LYCRA Company, a global leader in developing innovative and sustainable fibre and technology solutions for the apparel and personal care industries, is a 2024 thought leadership partner of the United Nations Fashion and Lifestyle Network and will be participating in the third annual meeting on June 3 at the United Nations (UN) Headquarters in

Tetra Pak unveiled its ‘Factory Sustainable Solutions’ offering a new factory-wide approach to energy, water and cleaning-in-place (CIP) optimisation. A new offer within Tetra Pak’s broader sustainability portfolio, the ‘Factory Sustainable Solutions’ business offers Food and Beverage (F&B) producers a tailored blend of state-of-the-art technologies and leading plant integration capabilities. It seeks to support F&B

Energy and marine consultancy ABL is working in a consortium with the world leading vessel owner and operator, Bibby Marine, and the UK’s leading technology innovation and research centre for offshore renewable energy, the Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult, to provide technical and operational consultancy for the development of zero-emission offshore charging to power wind