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Manchester raises the bar with new carbon target

In Buildings, Economy, Energy and Society on 14.11.2018
Contributed by Steve Connor

Manchester City Council has today announced its plan to bring forward its ambition to become a zero carbon city by twelve years, with a revised target of 2038.

Manchester Met John Dalton Building Exterior

Manchester Met represents the North West in European green energy project

In Energy and Society on 01.11.2018
Contributed by Amer Gaffar

Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Joint Undertaking - a €1.4 billion programme supporting green energy research and innovation across Europe - has published a major report, with Manchester Metropolitan University representing the entire North West region of England.

Developing Greater Manchester’s First Natural Capital Investment Plan

In Green & blue spaces and Nature on 17.10.2018
Contributed by Krista Patrick

On 16 January, 2018, the Greater Manchester Low Carbon Hub’s Natural Capital Group (NCG) hosted their annual conference at the Manchester Museum.

GM Fire and Rescue refurbishment works and new build showcase sustainable design

In Buildings and Energy on 15.10.2018
Contributed by Tina Bugliosi

GM Fire and Rescue refurbishment works and new build showcase sustainable design

Due to the changing demands and pressures placed on the property portfolio, including ageing stock and co-location with other services, Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Services (GMFRS) have recently had the opportunity to improve energy efficiency and sustainability of their building stock through the construction of new premises and the refurbishment of existing buildings.

Major brands pledge to make Greater Manchester's green city vision a reality

In Economy and Energy on 15.10.2018
Contributed by Steve Connor

Some of the largest companies in Greater Manchester have pledged to ramp up their environmental commitments following discussions with mayor Andy Burnham.

Survey reveals the growth of the Green Technologies Industries in Greater Manchester

In Economy, Green & blue spaces and Society on 10.10.2018
Contributed by Hannah Weston

A new survey commissioned by GC Business Growth Hub reveals the increasing value of the green technologies and services sector to the North West’s wider economic growth.

Image of solar panels at Westmill Solar Co-operative via Wikimedia Commons

Energised & engaged: Community Energy Conference 2018

In Economy and Energy on 03.07.2018
Contributed by Helen Seagrave

This year’s Community Energy Conference on 23rd June kicked off the largest Community Energy Fortnight to date, with over 150 events taking place across the country celebrating communities who are actively engaging with the energy system.

Greater Manchester Green Summit: Day Summary

In Buildings, Economy, Energy, Food, Green & blue spaces, Living, Society and Waste on 09.05.2018
Contributed by Grace Fleming

Greater Manchester’s ground-breaking Green Summit brought industry and community leaders together to debate and discuss sustainability issues affecting the region, generating bold and ambitious pledges and a powerful sense of optimism regarding the future of our environment.

City of Trees and the RSPB welcome the dawn chorus with the Hallé orchestra

In Culture, Education, Green & blue spaces, Health and Nature on 03.05.2018
Contributed by Hannah Weston

City of Trees, the charity planting 3 million trees across Greater Manchester, worked in partnership with the RSPB and The Hallé this spring to celebrate International Dawn Chorus Day