Tag: SSE

SSE increases low-carbon ambition with new Science Based carbon targets

Stuart Mitchell

SSE plc has set a new series of comprehensive carbon targets, aligned to the 2016 Paris Agreement, and validated by the Science Based Target initiative, which will see SSE strive to cut emissions further and faster.   They are designed to ensure that SSE has a credible and verified target that shows a clear line of sight towards a well-below 2°C global warming trajectory.  Under the new series of targets: SSE aims to reduce its direct Scope 1 GHG emissions by 60% to 120g CO2e/kWh by 2030 from a 2018 base year (300g CO2e/kWh), stretching its previous target to reduce carbon intensity by 50% to 150g CO2e/kWh; SSE also commits to cut…

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Community businesses can access up to £10,000 and a free learning programme

Stuart Mitchell

The Community Business Trade Up Programme, run by the School for Social Entrepreneurs (SSE), in partnership with Power to Change, will open for applications from Tuesday, 17 September until Wednesday, 27 November 2019. The programme supports the leaders of community businesses with: a fully funded learning programme (12 learning days, spread over nine months) a Match Trading™ grant of up to £10,000 a community of supportive peers The learning programme will help the leaders of community businesses to develop the skills, strengths and networks they need to increase their impact,…

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