EVENTS
2023
3 December
TJ Books is a world-class book manufacturer with a reputation for putting customers first. Based in Padstow, Cornwall, the company is known for the quality of its products and the excellence of its staff. Amelia Douglas, Sales Director, and Robert Irwin, QHSE Manager, explained more to Hannah Barnett.
3 December
A supplier of beds and mattresses into the contract sector for major holiday park operators, student accommodation providers, hotels and more, Wow Sleep offers the perfect sleeping solutions. Purchasing and Sustainability Manager Leanne Dodd discussed the company’s recent expansion and sustainable practices, in conversation with Antonia Cole.
3 December
Czero Inc. is an engineering services firm that partners with cleantech companies providing early-stage, concept-to-prototype research and development support. CEO Guy Babbitt highlighted how the company is making strides in energy-related technology.
3 December
Nonwovenn is the world’s leading nonwoven fabric-tech company. For over 20 years, the company has introduced to the world the finest grade technical textiles in the durable sector of nonwovens. The company is driven by the principle of doing good to do well. Member of the Management Board and Director of Sustainability Prabhat Mishra discussed
6 December
Tosca has partnered with Avery Dennison, a global materials science company, to support its transition to reusable plastic pallets and reduce CO2 emissions across its European supply chain. By adopting Tosca’s innovative pooling model, the collaboration has delivered significant operational efficiencies while cutting nearly 500 tons of CO2 in just one year. This partnership highlights
6 December
Lloyd’s List Intelligence (LLI), a leading provider of maritime data, insights, and analytics, and Siglar Carbon, a pioneer in maritime emissions performance analytics, announced a strategic partnership to drive greater awareness of vessel emissions performance across the maritime industry aligned to EU ETS and Fuel EU market frameworks. This collaboration will combine LLI’s deep understanding of
6 December
A groundbreaking ‘Zero Bills’ partnership between Octopus Energy, the UK’s largest power supplier, and Vistry Group, the nation’s biggest housebuilder, is set to revolutionise the housing market by eliminating household energy bills. The collaboration combines Vistry’s extensive expertise in building high-quality homes with Octopus Energy’s innovative ‘Zero Bills’ initiative, which uses cutting-edge technology and sustainable
13 December
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
13 December
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
13 December
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,
9 January
The world's leading trade fair for construction machinery will once again be held at the Messe München centre in Munich from the 7th to the 13th of April 2025. From the digital construction site to alternative drives and tomorrow's construction methods, the most important topics will be discussed, and innovative solutions will be presented. Inside
10 January
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
10 January
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
10 January
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
13 January
United European Car Carriers (UECC) has performed the first-ever ship refuelling operation in Spain with a truck-borne shipment of liquefied biomethane (LBM) to widen access to supplies of the sustainable fuel and bolster the country’s circular economy. In the landmark event at the Port of Vigo overseen by the president of the port, LBM supplied by
17 January
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
17 January
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
17 January
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,
24 January
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
24 January
Workers across the UK will be supported with government-backed training programmes so they can benefit from thousands of new job opportunities in the clean energy sector, as part of the government’s Plan for Change and clean energy superpower mission. Aberdeen, Cheshire, Lincolnshire and Pembrokeshire have all been identified as key growth regions for clean energy,
24 January
Global nature intelligence company, NatureMetrics, announced it has raised $25m in Series B funding to rapidly scale its biodiversity monitoring solution. The funding round is led by Just Climate, alongside EDF Pulse Ventures and the Monaco ReOcean Fund, with participation from existing investors 2150, BNP Paribas, Ananda Impact Ventures and SWEN Blue Ocean. With biodiversity
