Day: 17 June 2023

UK’s first transmission-connected solar farm goes live

Stuart Mitchell

The first photovoltaic (PV) solar array to connect directly to the electricity transmission network in the UK was energised this week as National Grid connected Enso Energy (Enso) and Cero Generation (Cero)’s new 50MW Larks Green solar farm to its Iron Acton substation near Bristol. This follows installation of new switchgear at the site by Cero and Enso in collaboration with National Grid, and the running of a high-voltage cable between the substation and solar farm, which has enabled National Grid to successfully connect the 49.9MW Larks Green solar farm…

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Apple and global suppliers expand renewable energy to 13.7 gigawatts

Stuart Mitchell

Apple has announced its manufacturing partners now support over 13 gigawatts of renewable electricity around the world, a nearly 30 percent increase in the last year. In total, more than 250 suppliers operating across 28 countries are committed to using renewable energy for all Apple production by 2030. This represents more than 85 percent of the company’s direct manufacturing spend and more than 20 gigawatts in commitments. Already carbon neutral for its global corporate emissions, Apple uses innovative tools to support progress toward its ambitious 2030 goal to be carbon…

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Pip & Nut Founder Pippa Murray Joins B Lab UK Board Of Trustees To Further Champion Business As A Force For Good

Stuart Mitchell

 Pip & Nut – the award-winning nut butter brand – is proud to announce the appointment of its founder, Pip Murray, as a Trustee of B Lab UK, a non-profit network transforming the global economy to benefit all people, communities and the planet.  Pip Murray has been a vocal advocate of ethical sourcing and better business practice since she founded Pip & Nut in 2015. The B Lab UK Trustee appointment marks her continued commitment to rigorous standards of social and environmental business performance, transparency and accountability.  In her role as trustee,…

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Swiss digital can printers create exclusive canned water to support UK charity

Stuart Mitchell

Innovative digital can printers, NOMOQ, made a splash at BRWLDN Beer Festival this year when it showcases a one-off can creation for Trust Water. Trust Water is a UK brand where 100% of net profits are donated to The Drinks Trust – a charity dedicated to the drinks and hospitality workforce. Opting for a fully recyclable product, it’s the first-ever canned water for the brand. The limited edition product is the result of an exciting partnership between NOMOQ, The Drinks Trust, Trust Water, Purely Scottish and Phil Macan. The five…

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IPA appoints Laurence Green as Director of Effectiveness

Stuart Mitchell

The IPA has announced the appointment of creative strategist turned business director and agency founder Laurence Green as its new Director of Effectiveness. Green will join from 4 July. Green brings 30 years of experience in the advertising and cultural sector to his new IPA role, having grown and sold two creative agencies: Fallon London to Publicis Groupe and 101 to IPG; served as a Trustee at Somerset House and Chair of the British Independent Film Awards; and been an independent adviser to agencies, brand owners and media owners on…

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