Green/sustainable business

Bristol tech pioneers sweep the board as The SPARKies annual awards put the city on the spotlight

July 12, 2024
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Bristol tech pioneers sweep the board as The SPARKies annual awards put the city on the spotlight

Bristol’s top tech talent has again won big at the West of England’s most prestigious awards scheme for the sector. Firms and individuals from the city triumphed in 12 of the 17 categories of The SPARKies, the annual awards that champion the best of the region’s tech and digital...

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Welcome for ‘reset in relationship’ between government and regions with promise of new powers

July 12, 2024
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Welcome for ‘reset in relationship’ between government and regions with promise of new powers

The new government’s pledge to devolve more powers from Whitehall to the West of England offers “a really exciting opportunity” for the region, according to the organisation behind Bristol Chamber of Commerce. Business West, the region’s largest business organisation, said the move could trigger more jobs, homes and infrastructure...

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Bristol playground firm draws on the natural world to create historic zoo’s innovative kids’ experience

July 11, 2024
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Bristol playground firm draws on the natural world to create historic zoo’s innovative kids’ experience

TouchWood Play, the Bristol firm behind ‘purposeful playgrounds’, has created a nature-inspired kids’ immersive experience at an historic UK zoo. Called The Hangout, the playground at Paignton Zoo caters to a wide age range – from toddlers to older children, including families with special educational needs (SEN).  The space...

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Boost for burgeoning life sciences sector in Bristol as city’s expertise is harnessed for new partnership

July 10, 2024
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Boost for burgeoning life sciences sector in Bristol as city’s expertise is harnessed for new partnership

Bristol’s burgeoning life sciences ecosystem is to be strengthened through a new partnership that brings together some of the major players in the sector across the region. South West Life Sciences has been set up and is being led by the University of Bristol’s Translational Research Hub.  It aims...

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Labour’s pre-election backing for innovation incentives could now deliver boost for Bristol businesses

July 5, 2024
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Labour’s pre-election backing for innovation incentives could now deliver boost for Bristol businesses

Bristol’s status as a hotbed for innovation could be strengthened if the new Labour government sticks to commitments over support for research and development made ahead of the General Election, according to a city-based accountant. Sam Wood, pictured, a tax specialist at Albert Goodman, said Labour had pledged to...

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Bristol gender equality pioneer urges new government to act over challenges faced by women at work

July 5, 2024
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Bristol gender equality pioneer urges new government to act over challenges faced by women at work

Bristol can play a key role in helping the new government meet its ambitions to improve working conditions for women and create better businesses, according to the organisation aiming to make the city England’s best for gender equality. Sandra Gordon, pictured, director of Bristol Women in Business Charter, said:...

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Period of major economic growth forecast for the region following General Election, survey says

July 5, 2024
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Period of major economic growth forecast for the region following General Election, survey says

Nearly half of South West businesses believe the General Election will lead to significant economic expansion in the region over the next six months, a new survey has revealed. Research commissioned by accountancy firm Monahans, which has seven offices in the region, shows 47% of business owners are confident...

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Business West urges new Labour government to invest in region so it can meet its full economic potential

July 5, 2024
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Business West urges new Labour government to invest in region so it can meet its full economic potential

The organisation behind Bristol Chamber of Commerce has called on the newly elected government to ensure the West of England’s potential is fully harnessed, including investing in its growth sectors such as green energy. Business West welcomed Labour’s commitment to an “enduring partnership” with business to deliver the economic...

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Bristol Business News photo gallery: Launch of Noble Deeds contest at Be Better Bristol event

July 4, 2024
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Bristol Business News photo gallery: Launch of Noble Deeds contest at Be Better Bristol event

Noble Deeds, the scheme providing pro bono digital performance marketing support to West of England charities and not-for-profit organisations, has returned for its third year. Staged by the Bristol office of US-owned agency Noble Performs, the package this year will include SEO, analytics and paid social worth £25,000 to the...

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Mixed-use scheme on Bristol’s largest brownfield redevelopment to include largescale office space

July 4, 2024
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Mixed-use scheme on Bristol’s largest brownfield redevelopment to include largescale office space

Bristol property development and architecture firm Studio Hive has released new details about its plans for a major mixed-use scheme at the heart of the city’s Temple Quarter Enterprise Zone. The 12-acre urban regeneration project on Silverthorne Lane behind Bristol Temple Meads railway station will include offices, homes and...

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Bristol office’s ‘reuse over rebuild’ approach wins it regeneration title at Michelmores Property Awards

June 28, 2024
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Bristol office’s ‘reuse over rebuild’ approach wins it regeneration title at Michelmores Property Awards

A pioneering project to transform a 1980s Bristol office development into contemporary commercial workspace has won an inaugural regional property award. The Neighbourhood North scheme, pictured, which has replaced the former Quayside development on Temple Way, last night topped the Regeneration Project of the Year category at Michelmores Property...

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Bristol legal heavyweights claim two of the top three places again in global clean energy league table

June 28, 2024
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Bristol legal heavyweights claim two of the top three places again in global clean energy league table

A global ranking of the world’s most-active advisers on clean energy deals has again showcased the key role played by Bristol law firms in the sector. Energy teams from two of the city’s largest law firms have appeared in the top three for several years, reflecting their standing as...

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Bristol businesses in running for awards dubbed the ‘Grammys of Entrepreneurship’

June 28, 2024
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Bristol businesses in running for awards dubbed the ‘Grammys of Entrepreneurship’

Two Bristol firms have been shortlisted in a prestigious national awards scheme that recognises the achievements of the UK’s most dynamic and innovative businesses. Fundraising and investment company Fundsurfer and Boardroom Advisors, the business management consultancy, will line up against firms from across the UK in the 2024 Allica...

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