Month: January 2024

Five Guys UK headlines bumper round of new members to join Zero Carbon Forum

Stuart Mitchell

Leading burger restaurant chain Five Guys UK is among ten new members to join Zero Carbon Forum, the leading not for profit organisation in Brewing and Hospitality that is enabling members to reach net zero at pace.  The global chain will sit alongside more than 60 operators across Brewing and Hospitality who are pooling resources and sharing learnings to accelerate emission reduction and adapt to the impacts of climate change. All have pledged to work collaboratively, as one united force, to reach sustainability targets faster and more cost effectively than acting alone, and…

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bp announces partnership with The Prince’s Trust to provide retail employment for young people from disadvantaged backgrounds

Stuart Mitchell

bp has entered into a partnership with The Prince’s Trust that will help up to 50 disadvantaged young people get into paid work across four programmes in the next year. A comprehensive ‘Get into Retail’ programme, designed by bp and The Prince’s Trust, will give participants valuable work experience, complemented by employability training. Sonya Adams, VP mobility and convenience retail for bp in the UK commented:  “We believe in the transformative power of opportunity. Partnering with The Prince’s Trust to launch ‘Get into Retail’ reflects our commitment to empowering disadvantaged…

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New entrepreneur network brings start-ups and leading cement producers together in pursuit of net zero goal

Stuart Mitchell

The GCCA has recently launched the third programme in its Innovandi brand, the Innovandi Entrepreneur Network. The network brings together start-ups that are developing technologies relevant to decarbonisation across the cement and concrete value chain and enables them to network with GCCA members. Concrete is the second most used substance on earth after water and is vital for much of our modern infrastructure. In 2021, the world’s leading producers, representing 80% of global production outside of China (as well as a number of leading Chinese manufacturers) became the first ‘heavy’…

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Newcastle’s embraces sustainability with its first Living Roof

Stuart Mitchell

Newcastle’s first Living Roof now sits on Stamfordham Road, helping to boost biodiversity and make the city greener, in partnership with Clear Channel UK.   It’s constructed from sustainable materials and is comprised of a mix of wildflowers and sedum plants, which are ideal food sources and habitats for bees and other pollinating insects. The shelters, also known as Bee Bus Stops, also benefit the environment by absorbing rainwater and aiding in filtering particulates from the air. Not only are they designed to support biodiversity, but they’re also beneficial in…

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Atos launches sustainable digital workplace suite to help organizations reach CSR goals

Stuart Mitchell

Atos recently announced the launch of a new global offering designed to help enterprises reach their CSR goals. With 57% of enterprise IT’s carbon footprint attributable to workplace devices*, this service offering represents a major step forward in providing clients with access to new sustainable IT solutions. Since the 2021 announcement of Atos’ partnership with the BSI Kitemark™ certified startup Circular Computing at COP26, Atos has expanded its portfolio and set up a comprehensive suite of more than 20 “Tech for Good” services and solutions, encompassing social value and accessibility…

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