An entrepreneur whose companies are blazing a trail in hiring apprentices and pursuing net zero urged a leading Labour figure to prioritise both as he welcomed him to the council estate in Hull where he spent much of his childhood.
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Hull business reaps rewards of ‘forward-thinking’ sustainability commitment
A leading Hull business has become a model for local businesses who want to embrace environmental responsibility while reaping financial rewards.
Continue readingHDM Solar cleans up with two Clean Energy Awards
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.
Continue readingThe Royal Mint partners with the University of Hull to implement sustainable packaging of the future research project
The Royal Mint has partnered with the University of Hull to conduct research into sustainable packaging alternatives for acrylic capsules used to display and protect coins.
Continue readingHull secondary schools take part in carbon reduction project
Eleven Hull secondary schools have signed up to a project that will support them to reduce their carbon emissions while helping students learn about environmental sustainability.
Continue readingDrive to reach net zero accelerates with more public and fleet electric vehicle charge points
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.
Continue readingCouncils and bus operators join forces to demonstrate electric buses
Hull City Council, in partnership with East Riding of Yorkshire Council and the region’s two main bus operators, East Yorkshire Buses and Stagecoach, will be holding two public engagement events on Wednesday 29 November 2023 to demonstrate electric buses.
Continue readingChief Financial Officer shares Willerby’s green journey at sustainability summit
The Chief Financial Officer of holiday homes market leader Willerby has urged businesses to adopt a practical approach to sustainability.
Continue readingEmployees hold the key to net zero success, says Ideal Heating Director
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.
Continue readingVisit by shadow climate minister puts spotlight on local net zero progress
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.
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