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Articles tagged with: Sustainability
Building a more affordable, accessible and sustainable future Partner content
Environment
By IKEA
Building a more affordable, accessible and sustainable future
In February, IKEA joined MPs and Peers across the political divide in Parliament to discuss what the business is doing in the UK to invest for its customers and co-workers, while continuing its transformation to become more accessible, affordable, and sustainable.
HTA sets out challenges and opportunities of sustainability in Parliament Partner content
Environment
By Horticultural Trades Association
HTA sets out challenges and opportunities of sustainability in Parliament
On 27 February, Jennifer Pheasey, HTA’s Director of Public Affairs, joined parliamentarians and stakeholders as speaker at a dinner of the Industry and Parliament Trust (IPT). The topic of the event was ‘Sustainable SMEs: Building a Better Future’ and was chaired by Selaine Saxby MP, with HTA and the Federation of Small Businesses as speakers.
Partner content
Energy
By Policy@Manchester
Can geothermal energy provide a sustainable source of renewable heat in the UK?
With the move towards sustainable, low carbon energy in the UK, alongside a need for long-term energy security, a range of renewable energy sources are under consideration by national and devolved governments in the UK. Some, like wind energy, are well-developed, whilst others have barely entered the public consciousness. One such source is geothermal energy. In this article, Professor Cathy Hollis from The University of Manchester explores the untapped potential of geothermal energy and outlines policy recommendations to expedite this.
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Environment
By Policy@Manchester
Sustainability transitions: catalysing innovation in the foundational economy for a green and just future
The UK is making progress to achieve net zero, with the latest findings indicating that UK emissions in 2021 fell below 2019 levels. These efforts, however, are still identified as insufficient for fulfilling the Paris Agreement. To lead the way towards a green and just future, regional and urban areas are developing ambitious strategies to reduce emissions and improve social conditions. Such approaches will likely be required to address the significant environmental, social and economic pressures that have occurred since 2019. In this article, Usman Aziz, Professor Elvira Uyarra, and Dr Josephine Mylan from The University of Manchester analyse international best practice of sustainability policies in city-regions and the lessons that can be drawn from them.
A big step forwards towards a more circular packaging economy Partner content
Environment
By Coca-Cola Europacific Partners
A big step forwards towards a more circular packaging economy
The first month of the year has already seen significant progress for the sustainability agenda.
Partner content
Environment
By Policy@Manchester
The many facets of sustainable fashion – how to tackle the issue
Do sustainability and fashion go hand in hand? Sustainable fashion and engaging with it, is a complex process – and there is no ‘one fits all’ solution – it requires a collaborative approach from business, consumers and policymakers. Dr Claudia E Henninger from The University of Manchester examines the relationship between fashion and sustainability, and highlights opportunities to engage with sustainable fashion consumption.
Partner content
Energy
By Policy@Manchester
Electrification – technology and people
Reflections on our approach to packaging, recycling and circularity in 2022 Partner content
Environment
By Coca-Cola Europacific Partners
Reflections on our approach to packaging, recycling and circularity in 2022
As the year draws to a close, it’s a good opportunity to reflect on the challenges and achievements over the past year before embarking on what’s to come.
Protecting Wildlife, Protecting Nature: Why Biodiversity is Business as Usual for the Nation’s Fruit Farmers Partner content
Environment
By Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I
Protecting Wildlife, Protecting Nature: Why Biodiversity is Business as Usual for the Nation’s Fruit Farmers
A diverse mix of animals, plants, and microorganisms are part of the healthy ecosystems that provide the air we breathe and the food we eat. A new report sets out the contribution that the UK’s blackcurrant growers are making to ensure that biodiversity is prioritised on their land for generations to come.
Environmental Horticulture – a green growth sector Partner content
Environment
By Horticultural Trades Association
Environmental Horticulture – a green growth sector
For a sector that can make a real impact when it comes to net-zero, look no further than Environmental Horticulture.
On track for a net zero future Partner content
Environment
By Coca-Cola Europacific Partners
On track for a net zero future
CCEP, in partnership with distribution partner Maritime, is making the shift from road to rail as part of their sustainability journey.
Lower Thames Crossing asks leading UK universities to ‘kick the tyres’ of carbon forecasts Partner content
Environment
By UKCRIC
Lower Thames Crossing asks leading UK universities to ‘kick the tyres’ of carbon forecasts
UKCRIC Limited, UKCRIC’s commercial arm for higher technology readiness collaborative projects has been appointed by National Highways to undertake an independent expert review of the Lower Thames Crossing’s carbon forecast.
Partner content
Environment
By Coca-Cola Europacific Partners
Coca-Cola Great Britain extends attached caps to 500 ml bottles to improve recycling and help prevent litter
CCEP launches Coca-Cola Zero Sugar Sustainability Roadshow Partner content
Environment
By Coca-Cola Europacific Partners
CCEP launches Coca-Cola Zero Sugar Sustainability Roadshow
Leading international experts explore strategies in new infrastructure delivery methods Partner content
Environment
By UKCRIC
Leading international experts explore strategies in new infrastructure delivery methods
The Centre for Smart Infrastructure and Construction at Cambridge University (CSIC) and The Cornell Program in Infrastructure Policy (CPIP) at the Cornell Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy, brought together an international multi-disciplinary group for a workshop on Funding, Financing & Emerging Technologies in New York, 11-15 July 2022.
EPSRC funding for low-carbon cements and concretes Partner content
Environment
By UKCRIC
EPSRC funding for low-carbon cements and concretes
Researchers from UKCRIC members Imperial College London and University of Leeds, together with the British Geological Survey have secured £2m of EPSRC funding to develop new low-carbon cements and concretes from locally abundant low-purity clay resources.
How the Quadcopter Challenge is taking on sustainability Partner content
Environment
By Raytheon Technologies
How the Quadcopter Challenge is taking on sustainability
The United Kingdom-wide competition is taking off for its 7th year, against the backdrop of the race to net zero.
Collaboration is key in reaching our sustainability goals Partner content
Environment
By Coca-Cola Europacific Partners
Collaboration is key in reaching our sustainability goals
Jim Fox, Head of Public Affairs at Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) GB, discusses the role businesses have to play in tackling the climate crisis.
Renewable liquid fuel availability to far outweigh potential demand, leading the way for use in UK home heating oil market Partner content
Environment
By OFTEC
Renewable liquid fuel availability to far outweigh potential demand, leading the way for use in UK home heating oil market
A major new report has found that the potential availability of Renewable Liquid Fuels (RLFs) in Europe and North America based on projected feedstocks will far outweigh potential demand by 2030.
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Economy
By Chartered Institute of Building
New CIOB President, Michael Yam, makes sustainable construction number one priority
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Environment
By UKCRIC
Supporting the professional development of doctoral researches in UKCRIC institutions
Collaboration is at the heart of UKCRIC’s mission and skills development is one of UKCRIC’s priority activities. The Doctoral Skills Network was launched in December 2021 to allow UKCRIC to communicate directly with research students and staff, whilst supporting their professional development.
Unlocking Innovation for passenger railways Partner content
Environment
By UKCRIC
Unlocking Innovation for passenger railways
On 15 June, Railway Industry Association hosted its latest Unlocking Innovation event, covering all things to do with passenger railways at University College London’s PEARL (Person Environment Activity Research Laboratory), one of UKCRIC’s laboratories that is based in Dagenham.
Local MP visits Coca-Cola Manufacturing site in Edmonton as it announces £12Million investment Partner content
Environment
By Coca-Cola Europacific Partners
Local MP visits Coca-Cola Manufacturing site in Edmonton as it announces £12Million investment

  • Coca-Cola Europacific Partners’ (CCEP) welcomes Kate Osamor MP to its Edmonton factory as it announces a £12million investment into the site this year

  • The funding coincides with a milestone 70% reduction in carbon emissions since 2010
Partner content
Environment
By Coca-Cola Europacific Partners
CCEP reveals milestone achievements in 2021 Sustainability Report
CCEP has shared the details of its 2021 Sustainability Report, which has officially launched today, alongside details of GB-specific highlights. The report pulls out a number of milestone achievements for CCEP against its This is Forward sustainability strategy.