Grafmarine will have technology assessment and validation from Njord, a global leader in the decarbonisation of the international shipping industry. Based in Manchester and Anglesey, Grafmarine is at the forefront of developing Nanodeck technology for the maritime sector. The company has agreed with Njord to conduct a proof of concept, followed by a pilot installation, which aims to explore the capabilities of solar tiles in the marine sector. Through this partnership, the firm’s solar energy generation and management system, designed to capture, store, and manage clean energy at sea, in port ..read more

First Graphene Limited is pleased to announce a third trial with one of the United Kingdom’s largest cement producers, Breedon Group plc, will test an optimised formulation of the Company’s PureGRAPH-CEM® product under full-scale production conditions. This trial builds on the pioneering work recently conducted in exclusive collaboration with Breedon at its Hope Plant, which confirmed the Company’s ability to produce graphene enhanced cement at an industrial scale.  The third trial incorporates the technical and practical experiences obtained in the first two trials to further optimise t ..read more

Fifth generation, family-owned luxury bed and components manufacturer, Harrison Spinks, has announced a raft of sustainably-focussed initiatives in its Impact Report, including plans to become Nature Net Positive across all operations and decreasing carbon emissions from direct operations by 95% within 10 years. The Yorkshire business, which employs around 500 people and is already one of the UK’s largest growers of hemp, will increase its flax crop from 20 to 120 acres to replace cotton in its mattresses – not only is the crop more suitable for the British climate, there is no requirement fo ..read more

A newly launched high-tech app is helping landowners across the UK carry out woodland surveys with ease. The new Woodland Condition Assessment (WCA) App has been developed jointly by the Field Studies Council, Forestry Commission and Sylva Foundation as part of a project aimed at reducing the complexity and workload for woodland owners and managers.  Resource guides and training to help people get to grips with the new technology and build on their biodiversity identification skills have also been developed. The project has been funded by Defra’s Nature for Climate Fund, which is transf ..read more

The latest data from MCS (Microgeneration Certification Scheme), the UK’s quality mark for small-scale renewable energy, has confirmed that Wales continues to be the UK’s leading nation for renewable energy uptake. As of the end of March 2024, 8.74% of homes in Wales have some form of MCS certified renewable energy installation. In total, more than 117,000 certified installations have now been delivered in Wales, more than in Scotland, England or Northern Ireland. In further positive news, the first three months of 2024 were Wales’ best start to the year for heat pump installations in the Sch ..read more

credit Wilderness International Global financial technology company SumUp continues its industry-leading ESG agenda, today announcing a raft of new actions and pledges, as the company also builds on its initiatives from 2023, encouraging other financial companies to play their role in tackling social issues and mitigating climate change.  The SumUp ESG framework is based on: environment, education, and entrepreneurship. SumUp, who were the first major fintech company to sign up to the 1% for the Planet project in 2022, pledging 1% of future net revenues from its SOLO card readers to envir ..read more

ACCA sets out five key ways for professional accountants to contribute to the sustainability agenda and net zero action New Diploma in Sustainability to be launched later in 2024 by ACCA, giving accreditation to sustainability regulations practices  To celebrate Earth Day 2024, leading global professional accountancy body ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) has identified five ways for professional accountants to make a positive impact in tackling issues such as climate change, social inequality and a widespread lack of trust.  Sustainability and the road to net ..read more

The award winning hotel, Hilton London Heathrow Airport is continuing to put sustainability at the heart of its conferences and events. Paving the way to a net-zero future, the hotel is reducing its environmental impact through a number of eco-friendly initiatives.  Hilton London Heathrow Airport holds numerous conference and events every year and has had a huge focus on how sustainability is incorporated into its offer. With a particular focus on food waste, it sees sustainable touchpoints throughout the hotel and is dedicated to contributing to a more sustainable industry.  The ho ..read more

Concerns about the impact of everyday objects on our health are on the rise, from artificial colors and flavorings to toxic pesticides. In the throes of this growing consumer consciousness, responsible spending is sure to drive change across all areas of the economy, and food and beverage is no exception.   In addition to consumer concerns, changing regulations to protect consumers’ health mean that each actor in the food value chain must meet high legislative demands to ensure that their packaging is food-safe and still preserves the quality, flavor and nutritional value of the foo ..read more

Tregenna Castle Resort credit @TregennaCastleSustainability in Action Tregenna Castle Resort continues its sustainability initiative ‘TREGREENER’ with a Tree Planting Celebration to mark its 250 Year Anniversary. As Tregenna Castle Resort commemorates 250 years of timeless hospitality and scenic beauty, it proudly announces its latest endeavour in sustainability with a Tree Planting Celebration. In alignment with its commitment to environmental stewardship, the resort will be planting an additional 250 trees across its sprawling 72-acre resort. A Symbol of Commitment This initiative, part of t ..read more