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Greater Manchester given the green light for bus reforms to make more affordable, sustainable public transport
Greater Manchester has been given the go-ahead to franchise buses creating a simplified, affordable and sustainable public transport network supporting the vision for a fairer, greener city region. In March 2022, the High Court made a judgment that the Mayor of...
37 Greater Manchester companies help R&D programme cut 3,850 tonnes of CO2
A programme funding and enabling 37 Greater Manchester companies to collaborate with universities to tackle climate change is on target to cut 3,850 tonnes of CO2 emissions. Eco-I North West, a large-scale research and development initiative, supports small and...
Electric vehicle experience in MediaCityUK helps Greater Manchester businesses prepare for net zero
On Thursday 14 July, Electricity North West hosted a free event for businesses across Greater Manchester showcasing a wide range of electric vehicles and offering advice on transitioning to an electric fleet. The Electric Vehicles Experience held at MediaCityUK was an...
Siemens hosts Transform 2022 at Manchester Central to help businesses prepare for a digital and net-zero future
On Tuesday 12 and Wednesday 13 July, Manchester Central hosted Transform 2022, a conference held by Siemens which aims to bring together businesses of all sizes, cutting-edge technology and leading voices to discuss how businesses can better prepare for a digital and...
Innovate Manchester relaunches workshops to tackle business challenges in the city-region
Innovate Manchester has announced the launch of its news series of innovation workshops in Greater Manchester for 2022/2023; calling on Greater Manchester based businesses to come forward with challenges that require support from local SMEs and academia. Launched in...
Green Economy launches to help build a net-zero economy powered by local suppliers
Green Economy, a new service that will play a key role in building a greener, net-zero economy powered by local suppliers, launched on Tuesday 28 June 2022. At a launch event hosted at the KPMG offices in St Peter’s Square, plans to support the UK’s green tech sector...