Tyndall Centre Manchester creates plans for zero carbon concerts

Tyndall Centre Manchester scientists are creating a plan for concerts and tours to have zero emissions, or as close to zero as possible. Massive Attack, who has been working with Extinction Rebellion, approached the scientists to find solutions for the music industry’s live performances. This comes a week after Coldplay announced they would pause touring until concerts and tours become environmentally beneficial. “Today we’re announcing the commissioning of the renowned Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research to map the full carbon footprint of typical tour cycles, and to look specifically at the three key areas where…

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UKGBC hits its Manchester growth target to support Mayor’s green city agenda

The UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) has completed the first stage of its plan, announced in March, to significantly boost its presence in the Greater Manchester region. The establishment of the UKGBC Local Network in Manchester comes hot on the heels of Metro Mayor Andy Burnham’s commitment to make Manchester one of the leading green cities in Europe. Earlier this year, UKGBC acted as the buildings lead for the Greater Manchester Green Summit, providing insight on the unique challenges and opportunities for green buildings in the region. The UKGBC team…

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Havas Life Manchester Unveils Powerful Pop-Up Plant Installation

Havas Life Manchester has unveiled a giant, pop-up plant installation – in the heart of one of Manchester’s busiest shopping streets.   The striking botanical installationwas devised to help raise awareness of “HIV Has Changed” – a new national HIV awareness campaign developed byspecialist HIV pharmaceutical company, ViiV Healthcare.  The installation was in place between 7th-10th September. Spelling out the letters “HIV,” Havas Life Manchester worked with Urban Planters to create a 12ft, living, thriving plant structure on Manchester’s bustling New Cathedral Street – a powerful visual demonstration of how the…

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EMN Thoughts are with Manchester

I was, and am, in 2 minds as to whether or not to post this, I try to keep this page to marketing stories, but this one felt a bit closer to home than many of these attacks we have sadly become so used to, so please indulge me and give your thought to those in Manchester. A tragedy in Manchester last night, senseless and barbaric. Ethical Marketing News thoughts are with those affected in any way from this. I am a huge music lover and I cannot imagine what…

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