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Aggregate Industries UK launch new strategy for nature positivity by 2030

Stuart Mitchell

Recognising that the business’ operations have the potential to significantly affect nature, Aggregate Industries understands the responsibility and critical role it must play in delivering a nature positive future. Furthermore, it acknowledges that the nature and climate crisis are intrinsically linked and nature based solutions will play a vital role in reducing the impact of climate change. By launching its nature strategy the company looks to accelerate action and build upon a strong foundation, which includes investing £24m in restoration activity over the last five years. Other fundamental drivers for…

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Ofgem announce new approach to Strategic Innovation Fund to drive progress to net zero by 2030

Stuart Mitchell

Ofgem has announced the introduction of a new process which gives innovators more opportunities to apply or re-apply to the Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF) and gain funding quicker than ever before.  SIF projects support efforts to end the era of high energy bills, excessive carbon emissions and energy insecurity by accelerating the transition to clean, homegrown energy. The changes, which follow extensive engagement with stakeholders, will make the SIF more flexible and create more opportunities to apply for funding. More than £95 million was announced for ten trailblazing projects through…

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ADM and Farmers Business Network® Launch Gradable Joint Venture to Accelerate Adoption of Regenerative and Sustainable Ag Practices

Stuart Mitchell

Farmers Business Network (FBN ® ) and ADM recently announced that they have launched a joint venture, Gradable, creating a new company to expand the Gradable technology platform and enable more farmers and buyers to confidently pursue and derive value from grain produced using sustainable and regenerative practices. First introduced in 2020, the Gradable platform tracks sustainable and regenerative agricultural practices and outcomes, making it easier for farmers to earn financial rewards. For grain buyers, Gradable provides reliable farm-level data, allowing them to easily identify and purchase grain that helps…

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Green hydrogen electrolyser developments in the pipeline for Wales & West Utilities

Stuart Mitchell

Wales & West Utilities (WWU) has announced it will lead a project to further develop an electrolyser, which can produce green hydrogen from highly contaminated industrial wastewater sources. Working with HydroStar and Cardiff University, the new technology will be used for water high in micro plastic and heavy metal pollution, which would normally be unsuitable for the process. Green hydrogen production typically requires highly purified water, which is expensive and puts high demands on the energy and water system, as well as needing energy intensive water purification plants. The pollutant…

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British Gas joins major consortium aspiring to decarbonise up to 1,000 social housing homes

Stuart Mitchell

British Gas has joined a consortium, alongside NatWest, Places for People, Sero and Tallarna, aimed at revolutionising the retrofitting of social housing. The trial, which will be desktop piloted on 1,000 homes owned by Places for People, will see a new financial model look to quantify the environmental, financial and health benefits for residents while acting as a real-world testbed for reducing the upfront cost of net zero for landlords.  The approach will potentially bring energy savings to social housing residents and reduce the upfront cost barrier by exploring alternative…

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