Category: Environment

Recently, one of The Deep’s Aquarists travelled to Peru to assist in hands-on conservation tasks to safeguard seabirds and marine mammals, as part of the Punta San Juan Program. Supported by a team of volunteers, the program has been conducting research, monitoring and ensuring the conservation of wildlife in situ for over 30 years.

A Hull-based building services engineering company that is at the forefront of the renewables industry has doubled its turnover to £12million and invested in a new fleet of electric vehicles, as part of its ambition to become a net-zero business.

Lovell is continuing its commitment to the local community with a new partnership with Springhead Primary School in Anlaby, supporting the creation of a brand-new sensory garden for pupils to enjoy.

Eco-cleaning product manufacturer Bio-D’s focus on creating concentrated formulas for its cleaning products has saved over 5.7 tonnes of plastic from being used over the past three years.

Ideal Heating has received close to £1m in funding to extend the training it provides to support the transition from boilers to heat pumps.

Hull-based construction company Hobson & Porter has won a major decarbonisation and stock condition works contract with East Riding of Yorkshire Council, which will see the firm install the latest sustainable technology and refurbish hundreds of homes and buildings each year.

The Oh Yes! Net Zero campaign has published a report detailing its members’ remarkable success stories as it celebrates three years of impact.

A Middleton on the Wolds based family poultry business has invested £850,000 in renewable energy to power its factory.

An award-winning glampsite in East Yorkshire has reduced its carbon footprint thanks to an impressive heat pump installation.

Yorkshire-based eco-cleaning product manufacturer Bio-D has reduced its carbon emissions per single product produced by over 40% in the last three years.

Hull Trains is celebrating securing a gold award at the highly respected Communicate Lens Awards held in London earlier this month alongside popular Yorkshire broadcaster, Jon Mitchell.

The Deep are delighted to welcome local business Elliott Hygiene as the latest Sustainable Palm Oil champion for the Hull and East Yorkshire region.

Two thought leaders have sat down to discuss the impact of cruelty-free approval on the household sector and manufacturing industry, encouraging other companies to join them in the fight against animal testing.

Hull’s Oh Yes! Net Zero campaign has been showcased alongside globally significant climate action initiatives at a major international conference.

Wire Fence provided a charity discount of £183 on gabion cages to Environmental & Management Solutions (EMS), supporting the Orchard Park Postcode Gardener project, which aims to enhance biodiversity and engage the local community in Hull. The gabion structures, assembled by volunteers from Caddick Construction, serve as planters and low walls, providing ideal habitats for wildlife.

Hull-based Bio-D were presented with the accolade by the Lord-Lieutenant for the East Riding of Yorkshire.

Trial of the cutting-edge technology at Yorkshire Water’s Hull treatment site one of two major partnerships launched by Future Humber members Eco Clarity.

The Deep has recently hit an incredible 1,000 observations on iNaturalist, an app which encourages its users to upload and share findings from the natural world. This significant milestone has been accomplished thanks to involvement from members of the public alongside The Deep’s Crew in this worldwide citizen science project.

An army of volunteers from the pioneering open access operator Hull Trains have taken part in a beach clean in the beautiful Yorkshire seaside town of Bridlington.

Leading wind power specialist Boston Energy has moved to a showpiece new head office as the company sets its sights on accelerated growth.

Summerbridge, a leading manufacturer of premium kitchen, bedroom and bathroom doors and cabinets based in Hull, took a significant step in environmental responsibility by converting its waste timber products into valuable fuel to heat its factory. This innovative approach not only reduced waste disposal costs but also underscored Summerbridge’s commitment to sustainability.

A sustainability consultancy that was founded by two co-directors following a chance meeting on LinkedIn, has already secured more than £24million worth of funding for its clients to invest in green energy projects since the start of 2024 and now plans to double the size of its team.

Local housebuilder Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes Yorkshire East are getting youngsters gardening this summer, as they give away thousands of butterfly-friendly seeds at its East Riding of Yorkshire developments.

HDM Energies has announced an innovative partnership with Churchill Living to install rooftop solar panels across their nationwide portfolio of new retirement properties.

RWE and Masdar have achieved a key milestone for the DBS (Dogger Bank South) Offshore Wind Farms as the Development Consent Order (DCO) application has been accepted into the UK Planning Inspectorate examination phase.

East Yorkshire-based wind energy specialist Boston Energy has made two key appointments as the business looks to expand and strengthen its market position.

Hull-based Ideal Heating has launched a heat pumps trial with the local authority in its home city.

Hull and the Humber was hailed as “a beacon for the energy sector” as hundreds of delegates from the offshore wind industry descended on the city.

Humber Freeport has joined a powerful collection of businesses and organisations sharing the region’s decarbonisation story at the UK’s largest net zero conference.

Arco, the UK’s leading safety company, has further demonstrated its responsible approach to sustainability by installing more than 2,300 solar panels on the rooftop of its National Distribution Centre in Hull.

Daniel Rogers, owner and founder of the growing HDM group of companies, has launched HDM Energies which offers businesses, property portfolio owners and local authorities access to solar energy – without any capital expenditure.

Water is an essential resource for businesses, yet many overlook just how much it costs them. With rising water prices and increasing pressure to be environmentally sustainable, reducing water wastage should be a priority for every company. This article explores the hidden financial and environmental costs of water waste and how businesses can take steps to use water more efficiently.

Taking place from 15-31 March, supporting Keep Britain Tidy’s Great British Spring Clean, Lovell in the Eastern region’s very own #LitterHeroes are on a mission to help clean up the nature reserve Clifton Backies in York. 

Green technology is at the forefront of transforming businesses’ operations, offering a sustainable path that benefits both the environment and the bottom line.

Ideal Heating has showcased the critical role it is playing in the UK’s drive to low carbon heating solutions at an event bringing together businesses committed to sustainability.

Hull-based green cleaning company Bio-D has reduced its carbon emissions per single product it creates by 13% in just one year, as the business releases its 2024 Sustainability and Impact Report highlighting its latest environmental achievements. 

HDM Solar, one of the UK’s fastest-growing wholesalers of renewable energy products, has announced a major £10.2m funding boost led by a multi-million pound equity investment from Angel Invest in Berlin and supported by UK-based DF Capital.

A leading Hull business has become a model for local businesses who want to embrace environmental responsibility while reaping financial rewards.

In a remarkable achievement, HDM Solar has won two prestigious awards at the 2023 Clean Energy Awards. The company has been recognised as the Clean Energy Family Business of the Year and the Sustainable Energy Startup of the Year.

Hull City Council will invest a further £150,000 in new electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure to support one of the largest fleets of electric vehicles in the region and more than double capacity at a city centre public car park.

The Chief Financial Officer of holiday homes market leader Willerby has urged businesses to adopt a practical approach to sustainability.

A Director of Ideal Heating has told a major sustainability event that educating and involving employees is vital to the success of the drive to net zero.

Kerry McCarthy, shadow minister for climate change and MP for Bristol East, visited Hull last week to find out about the progress being made by local organisations who are working together to reduce their carbon footprints.

Four of Hull’s most notable businesses and organisations have received national certification for their workplace travel plans which encourage and support their workforces, around 2,530 staff, to walk, cycle and use public transport for their daily commute.

Sustainability is a topic that is very much at the forefront of social consciousness, so aligning it with your business practices can attract potential investors.

Hull-based independent green cleaning company Bio-D has secured a Which? Eco Buy endorsement for its range of environmentally friendly Dishwasher Tablets.

New research has revealed that people who leave the car at home and instead travel from Hull to London on Hull Trains bi-mode Paragon Fleet can save 92% in carbon emissions.

Much-loved sustainable retailer The Refill Jar is on the move to a new and larger home at Beverley’s Flemingate centre.

The Constable family is planning and funding the rejuvenation of the Arboretum at Burton Constable Holiday Park. This is part of their commitment to their natural and cultural heritage, including a programme of tree-planting in ancient woodlands and a project to improve the health of the 250-year-old lakes on the Park.

MS3 Networks, a leading full fibre network operator based in Hull, has announced a partnership with Carbon Neutral Britain, a renowned organisation that allows individuals and businesses to offset their carbon footprints.

Hull-based Ideal Heating has launched its first UK heat pump production line as part of a huge investment in low carbon technologies.

As plans for environmental schemes across the UK continue to stall, green cleaning company Bio-D and national provider of refill solutions LESS are joining forces to help consumers reduce single-use plastic waste.