Green/sustainable business

Gender diversity is key to unlocking the power of hydrogen through innovation, concludes sector report

January 6, 2025
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Gender diversity is key to unlocking the power of hydrogen through innovation, concludes sector report

The West of England’s burgeoning hydrogen sector needs to embrace gender diversity more if it is to continue to grow while helping in the fight against climate change. By doing this it will also encourage more innovation and challenge established thinking as it assists in accelerating the transition to...

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Bristol young people’s charity gets £25k festive donation from Bevan Brittan for second year in a row

December 31, 2024
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Bristol young people’s charity gets £25k festive donation from Bevan Brittan for second year in a row

The Bristol office of national law firm Bevan Brittan has delivered a much-needed festive funding boost for the second consecutive year to a city-based charity supporting young people. In 2023 the firm’s Bristol staff decided to make 1625 Independent People their office charity – and set about staging a range...

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The natural world comes indoors for Ecosurety’s new HQ – complete with rainforest and savanna zones

December 18, 2024
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The natural world comes indoors for Ecosurety’s new HQ – complete with rainforest and savanna zones

Bristol waste management company Ecosurety has unveiled its new, state-of-the-art city centre base showcasing the latest in sustainable design and technology. The 7,000 sq ft office, the latest in Bristol to be created by Bath-based workplace design and build company Interaction, features innovative ‘biomes’ that draw inspiration from the...

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Bishop Fleming advises on South West construction consultancy’s sale to global sustainability group

December 17, 2024
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Bishop Fleming advises on South West construction consultancy’s sale to global sustainability group

Regional construction consultancy firm Kendall Kingscott has been acquired by international environmental, engineering and technical group RSK in a deal handled by the Bristol office of accountancy firm Bishop Fleming. Established in 1962, Kendall Kingscott is one of the leading inter-disciplinary construction consultancies across the South and South West, with...

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Firms warned over festive increase in potential dangers linked to lithium battery disposal

December 12, 2024
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Firms warned over festive increase in potential dangers linked to lithium battery disposal

Waste management and recycling specialist Grundon is urging businesses to take extra care when disposing of lithium batteries, particularly those in disposal vapes, following a spate of potentially dangerous incidents. The firm, which works with businesses across Bristol from its depot in St Philip’s, has managed dozens of cases of...

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Innovative Bristol social housing scheme gives glimpse of how city can combat its homes crisis

December 5, 2024
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Innovative Bristol social housing scheme gives glimpse of how city can combat its homes crisis

Work on a pioneering pilot project that could help ease Bristol’s housing shortage has reached its final stage of construction. The innovative Gap House concept, which has been developed in the city, is being used to turn a disused council-owned garage plot in Horfield into much-needed affordable housing, pictured. Designed...

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Solarsense helps wildlife trust slash its energy bills with roof panels while staying close to nature

December 5, 2024
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Solarsense helps wildlife trust slash its energy bills with roof panels while staying close to nature

A nature charity caring for more than 1,000 hectares is looking to reduce its energy bills by around a quarter after adding solar PV panels to its head office and visitor centre. Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust called in Clevedon-based Solarsense to complete the work after admitting that at first it...

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Hat-trick of landmark international deals completed by cross-firm teams at Burges Salmon

December 5, 2024
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Hat-trick of landmark international deals completed by cross-firm teams at Burges Salmon

Legal teams from Burges Salmon, the Bristol-headquartered national law firm, have advised on three major cross-border deals spanning the learning tech and renewable energy sectors. The firm’s corporate and M&A team worked with UK-based learning technology company Think Learning on its acquisition by Totara Learning Group, a global leader...

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The Welcome Party shines a powerful light on the contribution of refugees and migrants to Bristol

November 29, 2024
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The Welcome Party shines a powerful light on the contribution of refugees and migrants to Bristol

Bristol-headquartered national law firm Burges Salmon has said it is “extremely proud” to have supported The Welcome Party, the recent event that celebrated the contributions and success stories of refugees, asylum seekers and migrants in the city’s workforce. Staged by ACH, the Bristol social enterprise focused on integration and...

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Bristol air-taxi firm lands new funding agreement as it looks to take pioneering project to next level

November 29, 2024
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Bristol air-taxi firm lands new funding agreement as it looks to take pioneering project to next level

Vertical Aerospace, the Bristol firm developing an innovative electric-powered ‘flying taxi’, has delayed its into service by two years as it agrees a multi million pound refinancing. The move means the firm can continue the test programme for its revolutionary vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) VX4 aircraft, with a...

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Another expansion plan unveiled by Bristol Airport as it looks to handle 3m more passengers a year by 2040

November 29, 2024
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Another expansion plan unveiled by Bristol Airport as it looks to handle 3m more passengers a year by 2040

Bristol Airport has unveiled a new masterplan to increase its capacity from 12m passengers a year to 15m while adding direct flights to the East Coast of America and the Middle East. Airport bosses insist the current restriction on passenger numbers – set just two years ago – is...

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University-business partnership will aim to power West of England’s economic growth and devolution

November 20, 2024
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University-business partnership will aim to power West of England’s economic growth and devolution

Pioneering ways of meeting the West of England’s economic challenges while building on its strengths are to be explored by a new data and research project. The Brunel Centre, which will officially launch next year, will bring together businesses and universities with policymakers to support regional growth and industrial strategy.  It...

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First Tech4Good South West ‘champions’ recognised for using technology to benefit society

November 20, 2024
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First Tech4Good South West ‘champions’ recognised for using technology to benefit society

Four individuals who are using technology to drive positive change and generate social impact have been chosen as the first cohort of ‘champions’ for Tech4Good South West, the not-for-profit organisation on a mission to strengthen links between society and technology. The four were selected by a panel of experts and...

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