Green/sustainable business

Council maintains its drive to net zero by investing in new fleet of electric vans

October 6, 2023
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Council maintains its drive to net zero by investing in new fleet of electric vans

More electric vehicles have been bought by Bath & North East Somerset Council as it continues to seek to cut carbon emissions and save on fuel costs. The eight fully electric Nissan Townstar vans will be the first to be added to its highway maintenance fleet and used by street works, public right of...

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Bath’s hospitality and retail sectors looking for seasonal boost from city’s sustainable Christmas Market

October 6, 2023
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Bath’s hospitality and retail sectors looking for seasonal boost from city’s sustainable Christmas Market

The iconic Bath Christmas Market returns next month with more than 200 traders already signed up and with sustainability a priority. Most of the stallholders at the market, which opens on 23 November, will be selling a wide range of festive gifts, food and drink – most of them locally sourced – during the...

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Chance for firms to have their say on the future skills that will be needed across the region

October 5, 2023
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Chance for firms to have their say on the future skills that will be needed across the region

Bath area businesses are being urged to share their views on the skills needed by their industry to help build a stronger economy for the West of England. Business West, the organisation behind Bath Chamber of Commerce, will use the feedback from firms to draw up its Local Skills Improvement Plans (LSIPs). Over the...

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Business group urges politicians to press ahead with considering mass transit system for region

September 29, 2023
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Business group urges politicians to press ahead with considering mass transit system for region

The West of England’s political leaders should continue with their plans for an “ambitious and green” mass transit system to help the region fulfil its economic potential, according to its largest business group. Business West, which runs the region’s chambers of commerce, said an efficient transport system was essential for business success as well...

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Founder of UK’s only fashion industry think tank takes up key role at Bath Spa University

September 28, 2023
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Founder of UK’s only fashion industry think tank takes up key role at Bath Spa University

Bath Spa University’s ambition to become a leading centre for sustainable fashion has come a step closer following the appointment of a new professor. The arrival of Tamara Cincik as Professor of Fashion and Sustainability also means Bath Spa will work in partnership with Fashion Roundtable, the UK’s only think tank for the fashion...

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Higher electricity prices help Good Energy power ahead as it continues to widen its offering

September 22, 2023
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Higher electricity prices help Good Energy power ahead as it continues to widen its offering

Profits surged at Good Energy, the 100% renewable electricity supplier and power provider, during the first half of this year as it maintained its transition into an energy services business. But the Chippenham-headquartered group warned this strong performance will be partly offset in the second half of this year by lagging commodity costs and...

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SETsquared’s ground-breaking scale-up programme on track to boost UK economy by £1.3bn

September 22, 2023
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SETsquared’s ground-breaking scale-up programme on track to boost UK economy by £1.3bn

A scheme to support fast-growing firms launched by globally acclaimed business incubator SETsquared is set to contribute around £1.3bn to UK economy, according to new research. University of Bath-supported SETsquared’s Scale-Up Programme, which began in 2018, supports innovative, expanding businesses to raise public and private investment to collaborate on research and development (R&D). More...

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Panel of industry experts to explain benefits of solar finance at free webinar

September 21, 2023
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Panel of industry experts to explain benefits of solar finance at free webinar

Can solar give you energy security? If so, how much does it cost, how can you finance it and what return on investment might you expect? These and other questions are on the agenda at a free webinar on Tuesday 3 October when Bristol-based Solarsense will bring together industry experts for a live panel...

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First corporate sponsor for podcast that promises its listeners ‘inspired stories from inspiring people’

September 21, 2023
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First corporate sponsor for podcast that promises its listeners ‘inspired stories from inspiring people’

A podcast and YouTube show launched just over a year ago by purpose-driven comms consultancy Second Mountain has signed up its first corporate partner to expand its global reach and impact. Good Journeys with Second Mountain, which shares inspiring stories and lessons learned from all walks of life, is being backed by professional leadership development business Resilient...

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‘Best UK university for social inclusion’ accolade for Bath Spa in prestigious guide

September 15, 2023
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‘Best UK university for social inclusion’ accolade for Bath Spa in prestigious guide

Bath Spa University was today named as the University of the Year for Social Inclusion by The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024 while the University of Bath has maintained its place at No 8 in the publication’s prestigious league table. Bath Spa’s accolade recognises its commitment to empowering students from all backgrounds with the opportunity to study and...

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