Bee Net Zero

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Resources, case studies and content from Bee Net Zero partners to help your business on the journey to net zero.

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Monday, November 21, 2022

Trafford Council launches first of 100 new EV charging bays in partnership with Be.EV

Trafford launches biggest local authority roll-out of EV charging bays in Greater Manchester following a successful partnership with Be.EV.

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Thursday, November 17, 2022

Key takeaways from the autumn 2022 budget for businesses working towards net zero

The Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, has announced his autumn budget on 17 November 2022 and revealed how the UK plans to navigate a tough economic period. Having promised to create ‘stability, growth and public services’, what does the autumn budget mean for businesses working to achieve net zero?

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Thursday, November 17, 2022

New bike libraries boosting access to cycles in local communities across Greater Manchester

A new scheme that provides bikes to local communities has launched across Greater Manchester, following a £145,000 investment from Bee Net Zero partner Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM).

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Thursday, November 10, 2022

Journey to Net Zero programme helps over 100 Greater Manchester businesses to become greener and more profitable.

Over 100 businesses across Greater Manchester are now navigating their way to being cleaner, greener and more profitable with support from the GC Business Growth Hub’s Journey to Net Zero programme.

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Wednesday, November 9, 2022

New business portal to help Greater Manchester businesses encourage employees and customers to use public transport and active travel

A new online business portal will support Greater Manchester firms in encouraging their workforce and customers to get on board with public transport and walking, cycling and wheeling to help shape the future of the region’s integrated Bee Network.

case studies

Active travel provides parcels by pedal power

Bee Net Zero partner Green Economy spoke to Kirrien Wilson, Managing Director of cycle delivery start-up ZEEM Logistics, about the inspiration behind the business, Clean Air Zones and the future of urban logistics.

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Thursday, November 3, 2022

The Case for Better Insulation

While those operating in the green technology sector are aware of the vital importance energy efficiency plays in the transition to net zero, as we saw in September’s Energy Plan statement, seemingly it is not playing out as a solution to rising fuel bills and the realities of climate change.

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Thursday, November 3, 2022

The good, the bad and the ugly: Switching to renewable electricity

Carl Hirst breaks down the nitty gritty of renewable electricity tariffs, including what to look out for, the right questions to ask your supplier and how to report it in your carbon footprint.

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Thursday, November 3, 2022

Driving change: the evolving electric vehicles market

Technology in the electric vehicle (EV) sector continues to evolve from charge-points to EVs accessible to businesses and consumers. Thalia Czarkowska, Green Economy advisor, explores the barriers that are slowing the rollout of new EV technology and the ethics of materials associated with EVs.

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Thursday, November 3, 2022

How to deal with energy on your way to net zero

Alasdair Dalzel-Job explains how to kick-start your journey to net zero emissions by focusing on energy measures, and why there’s never been a better time to get started.

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Thursday, November 3, 2022

Ten important steps on every organisation’s route to Net Zero

Rebecca Chedd sets out some of the key activities every business needs to consider on their carbon reduction journey, including useful resources SMEs can use at each step.