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Fleets urged to invest in sustainable driving training to reduce operational costs and emissions

  Multi-award-winning online driver profiling and e-driver training provider E-Training World has launched a new training module on sustainable driving to help fleets reduce fuel and operational costs, reduce emissions and protect the planet. Whether your fleet is operating electric, petrol or diesel vehicles, there are positive steps every driver can take to reduce their […]

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Millions of revolutionary bricks to be produced from recycled waste after achieving industry certification

  Scottish cleantech building materials company Kenoteq has marked a watershed moment for sustainable construction with its revolutionary K-BRIQ, made from construction and demolition waste, achieving certification from the British Board of Agrément (BBA), the UK’s leading construction certification body. As one of the world’s most sustainable low-carbon bricks, the K-BRIQ can now be confidently

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Water retailer launches feelgood tariffs

  Scottish businesses are being offered the chance to divert water bill savings towards food banks or nature restoration projects, through new “feelgood” tariffs. Leading water retailer Business Stream has launched the new offering, with plans to expand the programme over the coming months to its customer base in England, helping to raise significant sums

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OnPath Energy’s Scottish onshore wind farms meet annual power needs of over 145,000 homes in 2024

  The growing portfolio of Scottish onshore wind farms owned and operated by renewable energy firm OnPath Energy produced enough electricity last year to meet the annual power needs of more than 145,000 homes – or a city more than twice the size of Aberdeen. Over 422,000 MWh of electricity was generated by OnPath’s Scottish wind

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New Scottish energy transition hub to launch in UAE to boost export sales

  A new Scottish energy transition hub will be launched in Abu Dhabi, the centre of UAE’s energy sector. The hub will support Scottish companies working in the clean energy sector and provide them with direct access to the substantial United Arab Emirates (UAE) market. The hub is the second phase of a dedicated programme

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Creative Women Platform announces its 2025 Flagship Forum

  The internationally renowned Creative Women Platform is proud to announce its highly anticipated annual forum, taking place from 7th to the 9th May 2025 at two of London’s most iconic venues: the House of Commons and Plaisterers’ Hall. This year’s theme, “Gateway to a Sustainable Future,” will shine a spotlight on the critical role women play in driving global sustainability efforts, innovation, and

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UK water stewardship programme launches

  A vital new initiative is providing businesses with the expertise and tools to identify water savings across their sites, helping to achieve financial and environmental efficiencies whilst also tackling the UK’s water demand challenges. With the UK Government anticipating that demand for water will outstrip supply in some regions by 2050, Business Stream and sustainability experts,

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£130m West Lothian battery storage site approved by ECU

 A 200-megawatt battery storage facility in West Lothian has been granted planning consent by the Scottish Government. Submitted in early 2024, the proposals have now been given the green light by the Scottish Government’s Energy Consents Unit (ECU), with the project expected to support around 80 jobs in the local community during construction. When fully

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Guide to retail and foodservice sustainability targets launched to support producers

 The Scotland Food & Drink Partnership’s Net Zero Commitment has launched a comprehensive guide for Scottish producers to help them align with their customers’ sustainability ambitions. The guide, published today, is informed by ongoing engagement with UK national retailers and foodservice companies. Priorities and goals vary between businesses but the research found that Science-Based Targets (SBT)

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Former coal mine seeks new identity as windfarm developer puts locals at the heart of plans

 A leading Scottish renewables developer is inviting a local community to help shape a new wind farm in Cumnock and Doon Valley, starting by giving it a name, inspired by the areas mining history. OnPath Energy has submitted a scoping report for a yet-to-be-named wind farm northeast of New Cumnock and will collaborate with local

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