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Posted: Tue, 13 May 2025 16:54
Free GRI sustainability report – opportunity for local organisations
The University of Leicester School of Business is offering a unique opportunity for a small number of local organisations to receive a professionally produced sustainability report, aligned with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)...
Posted: Wed, 7 May 2025 09:47
Understanding how to offset carbon for your business
Working towards net zero is increasingly vital for businesses looking to win contracts, attract customers, and build credibility. But travel and transport emissions, particularly for fleets, events, and logistics, remain one of the...
Posted: Tue, 29 Apr 2025 09:27
New recycling rules for workplaces: what your business needs to know
From April 2025, all workplaces in England will be legally required to separate their waste for recycling — including any waste produced by employees, customers and visitors. This new legislation is designed to streamline recycling...
Posted: Fri, 11 Apr 2025 13:15
What our Carbon Literacy Participants think
We recently hosted a fully-funded Carbon Literacy Training tailored specifically for businesses in Leicester and Leicestershire. The one-day, in-person course was packed with practical insights, lively discussions, and inspiring takeaways—designed...
Posted: Wed, 9 Apr 2025 13:42
Get Ready Community Energy, £140,000 to fund community energy project across Leicestershire
A total of £140,000 is available through the 'Get Ready Community Energy' Fund to support initiatives that contribute to the county's transition to a low-carbon future and that benefit local communities.
The funding is part of...
Posted: Wed, 5 Mar 2025 15:02
Green Fox Community Energy Share Offer Hollycroft Primary School
Green Fox is seeking to raise £60,000 to install an 80kWp solar array at Hollycroft Primary School—the first Net Zero primary school in Leicestershire and part of the OWLS Academy Trust.
Posted: Tue, 11 Feb 2025 14:57
The Business Case for Carbon Literacy
Carbon Literacy is "an awareness of the carbon dioxide costs and impacts of everyday activities, and the ability and motivation to reduce emissions, on an individual, community and organisational basis."
Posted: Thu, 6 Feb 2025 13:25
Your chance to nominate Net Zero Heroes
Leicestershire County Council has launched the Net Zero Heroes initiative to celebrate individuals and groups making a difference in the fight against climate change. Residents are invited to nominate those taking positive climate action...
Posted: Fri, 24 Jan 2025 15:46
GreenerFuture Leicestershire Advisory Service Launches with Inspiring Event
GreenerFuture Leicestershire celebrated the launch of its new advisory service with a dynamic and engaging event hosted at the University of Leicester. The event brought together sustainability experts, local businesses, and community...
Posted: Thu, 19 Dec 2024 15:26
Smaller businesses reveal their path to net zero
Many businesses are embracing the UK's goal of being a Net Zero nation by 2050 by embarking on sustainability changes to lower emissions of greenhouse gases.
So what's involved in becoming a net zero business? We spoke to two businesses...
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