Kevin Lambert explains the rising awareness of ‘corporate greenwash’ and why businesses need to be accurate, clear and transparent when promoting their environmental credentials. #GreenIntelligence ow.ly/siRD50FlXkz

GC Business Growth Hub is inviting businesses that have procured green technologies or services, from solar PV or insulation to green infrastructure or recycling, to take part in a short survey. #GreenIntelligence green-growth.org.uk/article/survey…

A consortium of commercial property owners and managers have launched a free online toolkit providing best practice resources and ‘how to’ advice on responsible building management. #GreenIntelligence green-growth.org.uk/article/toolki…

Bruntwood, which manages over 100 properties mainly in Manchester, has agreed a £276m loan linked to its sustainability performance and has begun trialling EV charging points across its portfolio. #GreenIntelligence green-growth.org.uk/article/proper…

The UK is missing out on £13m per year in critical raw materials from waste electricals. Businesses that produce, use or recycle electricals are being urged to take part in a survey to explore the issue. #GreenIntelligence green-growth.org.uk/article/survey…

The government’s proposed Green Gas Levy, which will raise funds to subsidise the ‘greening’ of the gas grid, will launch later this year with a flat rate fee added to business and domestic gas bills. #GreenIntelligence green-growth.org.uk/article/new-ga…

Cameras and signs are being installed across Greater Manchester ahead of the city region’s Clean Air Zone launch on 30 May 2022, with financial support for businesses due to launch in November. bit.ly/2Y5cYUS

Journey to Net Zero – a fully-funded online programme exclusively for SMEs in Greater Manchester who are at that early stage of getting on the path to net zero. bit.ly/39VIrf2

A call for more green start-ups - Many of the solutions we need do not even exist yet, leaving an ‘innovation gap’ that needs to be plugged by people with bright ideas. bit.ly/3kXHZDd

Read our latest blog! Breaking down the nitty gritty of renewable electricity tariffs, including what to look out for, the right questions to ask your supplier and how to report it in your carbon footprint. bit.ly/2Y7Huhv

Greater Manchester’s fourth annual Green Summit on 18 October, hosted by Andy Burnham, will showcase climate action within the city region and what is needed to hit its carbon neutral target. bit.ly/3kUhYES

Google has announced a free training programme to help SMEs reduce their emissions through practical, digitally-focused solutions such as cloud-enabled technology and sourcing clean energy. grow.google/intl/uk/sustai…

Greater Manchester’s annual Green Summit in October provided an update on progress towards the city region’s carbon neutral target, including the launch of a new net zero support hub for businesses - Bee Net Zero. green-growth.org.uk/article/bee-ne…

Greater Manchester has secured one of the largest support packages outside of London for its incoming Clean Air Zone, with £120m available to help organisations upgrade to cleaner vehicles. green-growth.org.uk/article/clean-…

Culture and climate change: In Conversation with MAST. green-growth.org.uk/article/cultur…

The government’s long-awaited Heat and Buildings Strategy, which sets out its vision to cut emissions in homes and workplaces, includes £450m to help homeowners replace their boilers with heat pumps. green-growth.org.uk/article/boiler…

Skills Bootcamp to provide hundreds with retrofit training; More than 200 unemployed people or those changing careers will receive training in retrofitting skills as part of a new programme to help Greater Manchester reach its carbon neutral target. green-growth.org.uk/article/skills…

Claire Scott explains what is meant by climate change targets that are ‘science-based’, why they’re important and how SMEs can follow a science-based pathway in their own carbon reduction plans. Take a look! green-growth.org.uk/article/introd…

♻️ Did you know that through our services we’ve saved over 2m tonnes of carbon? Our #GreenTech Head, Amy House discusses how we’re helping businesses to embark on their #NetZero journey. Learn more: ow.ly/y8oC50INkOS #InvestInOurPlanet #EarthDay2022