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Passengers help design the bus shelters of tomorrow

Stuart Mitchell

New research is putting passengers at the heart of shaping the future of bus shelter designs.   The report, from independent watchdog Transport Focus and Clear Channel UK, highlights the critical role well-designed bus shelters have in enhancing the passenger experience.   Based on feedback from more than 3,000 bus passengers across Great Britain, the research underscores the need for shelters that prioritise protection, accessibility and comfort, safety and information. Whilst emphasising the importance of involving passengers in the design process for new bus shelters.  Survey results  When asked what they’d…

Meeting UK’s solar targets will be a ‘massive stimulus’ to the economy

Stuart Mitchell

Solar power and battery storage is powering up the UK’s economy. The sectors are expected to almost triple their annual contribution to £5.1bn by 2035, while employing well over 40,000 people, says a new report.[1] Around 20,000 people already work in the sector, providing £321m to the Exchequer, according to a new report by BiGGAR Economics. It was commissioned by Solar Energy UK and launched today at the Solar & Storage Live London conference and exhibition at the Excel Centre, London.[2] Put together, the two sectors are estimated to have…

TfL’s greenhouse gas emission reduction targets and net-zero targets validated

Stuart Mitchell

Transport for London’s (TfL) commitments on climate action have been recognised as the gold standard. This is after the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) validated TfL’s near and long-term emission reduction targets, and net-zero target in line with limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees above pre-industrial levels, meeting the goals of the Paris Agreement. SBTi is a UK based climate-action organisation that provides validated standards, tools and guidance to help companies and organisations like TfL, and thousands of others across the transport, financial and consumer sectors to reduce their carbon…

Cadent reaches 350 Centres for Warmth in poignant milestone

Stuart Mitchell

Cadent, the UK’s largest gas distribution network, has announced the opening of its 350th Centre for Warmth, a nationwide programme set up to support those living in the most vulnerable situations impacted by the cost-of-living crisis. Evolve Nottingham CIC is the latest Centre for Warmth to join the programme, which was launched in 2021 to support low-income households with practical and hands-on advice. Each centre works with Cadent to ensure visitors receive the help they need regarding energy efficiency, including debt and benefits entitlement advice. Investment in the initiative has…

Association of Charitable Foundations and Blackbaud Announce Corporate Partnership to Enhance Social Impact 

Stuart Mitchell

The Association of Charitable Foundations (ACF), the UK’s leading membership association for foundations and independent grant-makers, and Blackbaud, the leading provider of software for powering social impact, are excited to announce a new corporate partnership that will enhance the effectiveness and reach of charitable foundations across the UK. ACF partners with select solutions providers and professional services firms to deliver deep sector insights and specialised technical expertise with its members. This partnership with Blackbaud is built on a shared commitment to enhance value for ACF members. Through collaboration, the partnership will…