Green/sustainable business

Brexit: Bristol’s innovation and creativity will keep us at the heart of Europe, says Mayor Rees

June 24, 2016
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Brexit: Bristol’s innovation and creativity will keep us at the heart of Europe, says Mayor Rees

Mayor of Bristol Marvin Rees today insisted that collaboration and creativity would be key to ensuring Bristol’s economy does not suffer as a result of the UK leaving the EU. Speaking after an emergency meeting with business leaders, community groups and his cabinet, Mr Rees said Bristol’s innovation, creativity...

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Burges Salmon energy team powers ahead by advising M&S on solar scheme

June 24, 2016
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Burges Salmon energy team powers ahead by advising M&S on solar scheme

Energy sector experts from Bristol law firm Burges Salmon have advised retail group Marks & Spencer on a new community energy scheme. M&S Energy Society, a joint collaboration between M&S and community energy organisation Energy4All, is designed to generate renewable electricity from solar panels installed on M&S stores across...

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Brexit: Bristol firms hammered by stock market fall-out

June 24, 2016
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Brexit: Bristol firms hammered by stock market fall-out

Millions of pounds were wiped off the value of Bristol firms quoted on the London Stock Exchange today as they became caught up in the Brexit share price collapse. Manufacturers were hard hit with shares in global innovator Renishaw slumping by more than 5%. The Wotton-under-Edge precision engineering firm,...

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Brexit: National business reaction

June 24, 2016
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Brexit: National business reaction

Business organisation the CBI, which had lobbied hard for the UK to remain in the EU, called for “strong and calm leadership” from the Government to ensure economic stability as Brexit kicks in. Director-general Carolyn Fairbairn described the vote as a “momentous turning point” in the country’s history. “The...

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Brexit: Bristol business leaders call for urgent Govt action to protect firms

June 24, 2016
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Brexit: Bristol business leaders call for urgent Govt action to protect firms

Business West, the region’s largest business organisation, called on the government to immediately commit to negotiate the best deal possible for British firms outside the EU following the referendum result. Failing to do that could risk jeopardising new investment from the many overseas firms that have chosen to base...

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Support for remaining in EU growing among West bosses, survey reveals

June 15, 2016
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Support for remaining in EU growing among West bosses, survey reveals

Bosses running West of England firms are almost three times more likely to vote in favour of remaining in the EU than leave – with the gap between the two views widening over the past three months. The latest snap survey by Business West – the region’s largest business...

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The LAST WORD: Savita Custead, director, Bristol and Bath Festival of Nature

June 10, 2016
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The LAST WORD: Savita Custead, director, Bristol and Bath Festival of Nature

Each week Bristol Business News gives a prominent member of the city’s business community the last word on its weekly e-bulletin. This week Savita Custead, director of Bristol and Bath Festival of Nature – which starts this weekend – answers our 10 questions. What was the LAST: Film you...

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‘Vision, determination and leadership’ earn Bristol bosses coveted Director of the Year awards

June 10, 2016
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‘Vision, determination and leadership’ earn Bristol bosses coveted Director of the Year awards

Three bosses running businesses in the Bristol area have won Director of the Year awards in the prestigious annual event staged by the IoD. Mark Crutchley, director of Circadian Trust, a social enterprise that delivers sport and leisure facilities in partnership with South Gloucestershire Council, won the Third Sector...

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Bristol Water starts search for new chief after CEO announces his departure

June 10, 2016
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Bristol Water starts search for new chief after CEO announces his departure

Luis Garcia is to step down as Bristol Water CEO after seven years in the job to rejoin international utility group Suez in a senior role. Luis, pictured, has devoted his entire career to the water industry, most of it working for subsidiaries of Suez. The French-headquartered group owns...

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Trio of Bristol firms vying to land coveted title of region’s happiest workplace

June 10, 2016
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Trio of Bristol firms vying to land coveted title of region’s happiest workplace

Three very different Bristol organisations are among the finalists in a unique competition to find the region’s happiest workplace. Representing the city on the shortlist are Rethink Recruitment, Paper and Shiner. They will now line up against two other firms – one each from Swindon and Bath – in...

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LEP employer skills survey goes live to help shape Bristol’s future workforce

June 10, 2016
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LEP employer skills survey goes live to help shape Bristol’s future workforce

The views of employers in Bristol and across the West of England are being sought on recruitment experiences, skills gaps and more to influence the area’s future skills strategy. The West of England Local Enterprise Partnership’s (LEP) Annual Employer Skills Survey, is aligned to its vision to develop a...

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Series of supper events will offer taste of Bristol’s cultural diversity through its food

June 3, 2016
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Series of supper events will offer taste of Bristol’s cultural diversity through its food

91 ways, the pioneering project celebrating Bristol’s cultural diversity through the food of its various communities, and the city’s Peace Cafes are launching a series of supper clubs next week. The first will be A Taste of Iran when Iranian-born, Bristol-based cook Zahra will prepare delicious, authentic dishes from...

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Engine Shed and Regen SW partnership aims to power city’s low carbon sector

June 3, 2016
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Engine Shed and Regen SW partnership aims to power city’s low carbon sector

Bristol innovation hub Engine Shed and Regen SW, the regional agency promoting renewable energy and energy efficiency, have teamed up to support the city’s renewable sector. The partnership aims to support the rapid development of the low carbon industry in Bristol. While the city has a number of firms...

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