Year: 2024

Securing Wales’ green future, Trydan Gwyrdd Cymru is launched

Stuart Mitchell

The Economy Secretary Jeremy Miles officially launched the publicly-owned renewable energy developer for Wales, Trydan Gwyrdd Cymru recently. The company has been established to accelerate the development of renewable energy projects, particularly onshore wind, on the wider Welsh public estate and maximise their value for the people of Wales. The Trydan Gwyrdd team, based in Merthyr Tydfil, will be working alongside Natural Resources Wales to develop wind farms on the woodland estate. They will begin engaging with communities near initial sites at the earliest opportunity. At the launch in Bryncynon,…

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Ørsted invests in battery energy storage system co-located with Hornsea 3 Offshore Wind Farm

Stuart Mitchell

Ørsted has taken final investment decision on a battery energy storage system, which will provide stability to the UK energy supply and reduce price volatility. The Tesla battery energy storage system will be installed on the same site as the onshore converter station for Ørsted’s Hornsea 3 Offshore Wind Farm in Swardeston, near Norwich, Norfolk, in the eastern part of England. The battery’s location on the same land as the onshore converter station minimises disruption to those living and working nearby.  The storage system has a capacity of 600 MWh…

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MrBeast and Mark Rober’s #TeamSeas Campaign Wraps, with Ocean Conservancy and Partners Removing 34+ Million Pounds of Trash Worldwide

Stuart Mitchell

Ocean Conservancy has announced that it has removed 34,080,191 pounds of trash from the ocean, beaches and rivers, in partnership with fellow environmental NGO The Ocean Cleanup, as part of YouTubers MrBeast and Mark Rober’s #TeamSeas campaign. Launched in October 2021, the campaign raised $30M in just 65 days from over 400,000 individual donors to support three years of cleanup efforts around the world. More than 40,000 channels across every social platform shared #TeamSeas content, including several hundred of the internet’s top creators, like Marques Brownlee, AzzyLand, Sofia Nygaard, Dhar…

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Papercycle Shortlisted for Stationers’ Innovation Excellence Awards 2024

Stuart Mitchell

Papercycle, the leading recyclability assessment and certification service for fibre-based products and materials developed by the Confederation of Paper Industries (CPI) has been shortlisted for the prestigious Stationers’ Innovation Excellence Awards 2024. In just one year since its launch, our dedication to promoting sustainability and innovation in the paper and packaging industry has earned us recognition in two key categories: Business Process and Start-Ups. Our team has consistently embraced new challenges and opportunities, creating a credible and comprehensive assessment tool while remaining at the forefront of innovation. The Stationers’ Innovation…

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Driving Green: New XPO Logistics Program Brings EVs to UK Colleagues

Stuart Mitchell

XPO, a leading provider of innovative and sustainable end-to-end logistics solutions across Europe, today announced the launch of its UK Electric Vehicle (EV) and Hybrid Salary Sacrifice Scheme. This exciting program not only provides employees with new transportation options but also offers significant financial and environmental benefits. By participating, colleagues can save on income tax and National Insurance Contributions (NICs) while contributing to XPO Logistics’ sustainability goals. This initiative underscores XPO’s commitment to enriching employee benefits and advancing environmental stewardship. Salary Sacrifice Scheme: Key Details A salary sacrifice scheme is…

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