EVENTS
2023
7 May
woodstockhomes.co.uk Making a house a homeWoodstock Homes is a family-owned developer building high-quality homes across Southwest England and Wales. As part of the Woodstock Group, with Woodstock Strategic and Woodstock Partnerships, the company strives to build energy-efficient, sustainable homes offering the best in contemporary living. Managing Director James Hutchinson discussed sustainability strategy, in conversation with
7 May
whyteandmackay.com Scotland’s world-class whiskyWhyte & Mackay has been a prominent player within the Scottish economy since it first opened its doors more than 180 years ago. Today, the company operates out of five distilleries, producing The Dalmore, Fettercairn, Jura, Tamnavulin and Whyte and Mackay whiskies. Sustainability Manager Rachael Clark and Sustainability Lead Kate Dranginis laid
7 May
www.sapphiretextiles.com.pk Shaping Tomorrow’s Textiles: Sapphire Textile Mills Leading the Future of Sustainable ManufacturingSapphire Textile Mills (STM) is not only a trusted name in high-quality textile manufacturing, but also a forward-looking enterprise driven by sustainability, innovation, and impact. With a strong global presence, STM serves customers across Europe, Asia, North America, and Australia, offering a broad
7 May
www.axiomametering.com Measuring successA pioneer of ultrasound technology in the Baltic States, Axioma Metering develops and manufactures ultrasonic water, heat metering and data management devices. The company uses technology to create a more secure and sustainable world. CEO Ignas Vosylius discussed environmental goals. Report by Antonia Cole.
7 May
dellugo.co.uk Unrivalled fresh pastaThe longest established fresh pasta and noodle company in the UK, Ugo Foods Group has been supplying its products since 1929. The company is constantly innovating Italian-inspired dishes with premium fresh ingredients. Head of CSR Freddie Ugo discussed sustainability and the company’s new waste solution. Report by Antonia Cole.
7 May
www.thepilotgroup.co.uk Industrial heating solutions making smarter savings The Pilot Group’s energy control solution is specifically designed to control and optimise heating systems, providing significant energy savings for existing equipment. Hannah Barnett spoke to Pilot Group Product Manager Jordan Cooper, Pilot Group Sales Lead Phoebe Baker and Finance Manager Sean Cloudsdale to learn more.
7 May
www.unitedsts.com Steel corrosion solutions which keep innovatingUnited Special Technical Services (USTS) has established itself as a pioneer in providing high-performance thermoplastic lining solutions in the oil and gas, water, mining, and industrial sectors. Through strategic global technical partnerships, the company supports customers to address corrosion and abrasion challenges across various steel asset, such as pipelines,
9 May
UK Deposit Management Organisation Ltd (UK DMO) has been announced as the operator of the new Deposit Return Schemes for single-use plastic and metal drinks containers in England, Northern Ireland and Scotland. The appointment has been made by the UK Government and DAERA. In Scotland, Scottish Ministers have also decided that UK DMO should be
9 May
POSCO Holdings successfully issued global green bonds in two tranches on April 28 in the overseas bond market, with $400 million in 5-year bonds and $300 million in 10-year bonds. This marks the first time POSCO Holdings has issued global bonds since transitioning to a holding company structure. Green bonds are an ESG bond used
9 May
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
9 May
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
16 May
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
16 May
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
16 May
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.
16 May
New measures to help the UK take off as a world leader in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), supporting the growth in the industry and jobs across the country, were introduced in Parliament. With decarbonisation key to accelerating expansion plans, the government has also announced an additional £400,000 of funding for producers so that new clean fuels can
23 May
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
23 May
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
23 May
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
23 May
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
29 May
RGE and TotalEnergies, through their equally-owned joint venture Singa Renewables (Singa), have entered into a Co-Investment Agreement to develop, build and operate a solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant with battery energy storage system (BESS) in Riau Province, Indonesia. The utility-scale project will be constructed in phases. The Co-Investment Agreement between RGE and TotalEnergies was officially
29 May
This latest fundraising comes on the heels of the first operation carried out with existing investors, which enabled Solveo Energies to become an Independent Power Producer (IPP) by internalising all the skills required to carry out its projects from start to finish. Since then, Solveo Energies has secured the support of major partners such as SNCF,
