Bristol firms among the winners in top global awards for sustainable and ethical organisations

October 7, 2024
Bristol firms among the winners in top global awards for sustainable and ethical organisations

A Bristol biotech company developing food packaging from seaweed and an ethical bank with its UK headquarters in the city have been recognised as among the best in the world for purpose-driven sustainability and ethical leadership. Kelpi, which has invented a unique compostable material to replace single-use fossil fuel...

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Former PwC director with wealth of experience joins BDO’s Bristol office to bolster its audit team

October 7, 2024
Former PwC director with wealth of experience joins BDO’s Bristol office to bolster its audit team

The South West audit team at accountancy and business advisory firm BDO has been strengthened with the appointment of Paul Nott as a partner in its Bristol office. Paul, pictured, joins from global accountancy group PwC, where he spent 29 years – the past 12 as an audit director...

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Ahead of the Agenda: The Week Ahead

October 6, 2024
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Monday October 7 Final: Beeks Financial Cloud Group Economic announcement: Halifax house price index Tuesday October 8 Final: Abingdon Health Interims: S & U, Angling Direct Trading announcement: Intercede Group Economic announcement: Retail sales Wednesday October 9 Final: Netcall Interim: CMC Markets Trading announcement: Marston’s Thursday October 10 Nothing...

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Latest funding for pioneering Bristol EV battery tech firm puts it on road to becoming global leader

October 4, 2024
Latest funding for pioneering Bristol EV battery tech firm puts it on road to becoming global leader

Bristol battery technology firm Anaphite is poised to disrupt the global electric vehicle market and break China’s near-monopoly on production after raising $13.7m (£10.5m) from a worldwide group of investors. The funding round – Anaphite’s fourth in just three years – will enable it to fully commission a plant...

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Agri-tech software platform created by vertical farming innovator takes seed as standalone business

October 4, 2024
Agri-tech software platform created by vertical farming innovator takes seed as standalone business

LettUs Grow, the Bristol-based vertical and indoor farming pioneer, has spun out part of the business in a move that creates a standalone innovator in the sustainable agri-tech sector. Ostara was created by LettUs Grow, which develops vertical farms to address global food security and sustainability concerns, to boost...

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CEO is on song as start-up’s sound-proofing tech causes a noise to win acclaimed pitching contest

October 4, 2024
CEO is on song as start-up’s sound-proofing tech causes a noise to win acclaimed pitching contest

A Bristol-based start-up that engineers advanced materials for sound and noise management has won a prestigious pitching competition – with its co-founder singing part of his presentation to demonstrate the product’s effectiveness. Metasonixx landed the Best Elevator Pitch at SETsquared Bristol’s acclaimed Tech-Xpo 2024 Showcase – a competition that...

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Top Bristol law firm supports city’s refugee workforce as headline sponsor of The Welcome Party

October 4, 2024
Top Bristol law firm supports city’s refugee workforce as headline sponsor of The Welcome Party

Burges Salmon, the Bristol-headquartered national law firm, has become headline sponsor of The Welcome Party, the flagship event that will celebrate the talents and stories of the city’s refugees and migrants through music, art and storytelling. The move underscores the important role businesses can play in reshaping public perceptions...

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Leasing firm’s electric vehicles help put city-based specialist contractor on road to B Corp status

October 4, 2024
Leasing firm’s electric vehicles help put city-based specialist contractor on road to B Corp status

Bristol-headquartered mechanical, electrical and renewables contractor UES is electrifying its fleet as part of its journey towards coveted B Corp accreditation – with city-based specialist motor leasing firm Vanaways in the driving seat. UES, founded in 1986, provides commercial and industrial heating, plumbing, electrical and renewable services to customers...

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Barcan+Kirby associate awarded coveted Law Society accreditation for his work with children

October 4, 2024
Barcan+Kirby associate awarded coveted Law Society accreditation for his work with children

An associate family solicitor at Bristol law firm Barcan+Kirby has been recognised for his work representing children in law proceedings. Jeremy Fagan, who works in the firm’s care team in its Bedminster office, has received the Children Law Accreditation from the Law Society.  To achieve this recognised quality standard,...

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