Day: 9 April 2022

Coalition of civil society groups call for greater action on fuel poverty and to cut fossil fuels in upcoming Energy Independence Plan

Stuart Mitchell

39 organisations spanning fuel poverty, social justice and environmental campaigns have written to the government calling for greater support for vulnerable households and for decarbonisation to help bolster the UKs energy security in the imminent Energy Independence Plan and Spring Statement.  The joint letter, addressed to the Prime Minister, Chancellor and Business Secretary, calls for immediate extra support for households facing huge energy price rises, scaled up measures to reduce our gas use and a shift away from fossil fuels to renewable energy.  Measures called for include targeted support that…

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Delta and Airbus collaborate to pull forward the future of hydrogen fuel

Stuart Mitchell

Hydrogen power has great potential to speed air travel toward net zero carbon emissions, a future that could be accelerated thanks to a new agreement between Delta and Airbus. As part of its Flight to Net ZeroSM plan to scale and advance sustainable technologies, Delta has signed a Memorandum of Understanding to become the first U.S.-based airline to collaborate with Airbus on the research and development of hydrogen-powered aircraft and the ecosystem required to make the transition. “To pull the future of sustainable aviation forward, we need to accelerate the development…

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EY Australia aims to inspire 5000 girls in 2022 to pursue a career in STEM with free mobile app

Stuart Mitchell

EY Australia announces the EY STEM App will be rolled out with local support, following a successful pilot in the US and India. The free app aims to inspire girls 13-18 years of age pursue STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) careers. Expressions of interest are now open for schools and non-profit organisations (working with female students aged 13 -18) wanting to receive access codes to activate the app’s user Rewards and full features, including digital gift vouchers to leading retailers, as well as mentoring opportunities with EY mentors and…

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Guinness embarks on regenerative agriculture pilot as good things are taking root

Stuart Mitchell

Guinness is undertaking one of the most ambitious regenerative agriculture pilots to take place on the island of Ireland. Regenerative agriculture is an approach to farming that works in harmony with the natural environment to put back more than it takes out. This extensive, three-year farm-based programme intends to highlight opportunities for reducing the carbon emissions of barley production. The key outcomes are expected to include: Improvements in soil health and its carbon sequestration potential Enhanced biodiversity Reduction in synthetic fertiliser use Enhanced water quality Improved farmer livelihoods The ambition…

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Move to net zero emissions creates an opportunity to grow UK industrial supply chains – but a comprehensive plan is needed

Stuart Mitchell

The Aldersgate Group launches a new report today arguing that the decarbonisation of the UK’s heavy industrial and manufacturing sectors could drive the growth of low carbon industrial supply chains in the UK, increase these sectors’ contribution to the economy, and make UK industry more resilient to global economic shocks and supply chain disruptions. Based on significant engagement with major businesses across heavy industrial and manufacturing sectors, this report calls on Government to build on its Net Zero and Industrial Decarbonisation Strategies and put in place a comprehensive plan to establish stronger low…

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