Greater Manchester has set an ambitious target of achieving net carbon neutrality by 2038. This can be achieved through the combined efforts of people working across the region to address global challenges while protecting and enhancing the natural environment. People across the public, private and education sectors in Greater Manchester are playing a leading role in developing low carbon solutions for: smart energy, retrofitting, transport, green innovation, natural environment, aviation, green finance, and green skills/jobs.
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Latest Greener Greater Manchester News
Royal Northern College of Music receives £3.4 million from Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme
The Royal Northern College of Music has been awarded £3.4m to lower its carbon footprint, with new decarbonisation measures set to be introduced, reducing its annual energy usage by up to 41%.
GMLEP white paper sets out future green vision for Greater Manchester
A new white paper from the Greater Manchester Local Enterprise Partnership has been published to answer the big questions around the future of our cities, and their contributions to climate.
New £800,000 business support package launched to help boost sustainable travel
Transport for Greater Manchester has launched a new £800,000 funding package and web portal to help businesses and employers embed sustainable travel behaviours into their workforce.
New report details £207bn Net Zero investment in the North West
Net Zero North West have set out a multi-billion pound prospectus positioning the North West as the UK’s top region for post-Covid green investment.
Northern Roots urban farm and eco-park secures funding from Towns Fund
Plans for a new 160-acre urban farm and eco-park in Oldham have advanced following a successful Government funding bid.
Project announced to transform Castlefield viaduct into a green oasis above the city
Plans have been submitted to transform a city centre disused viaduct into a new skyline park for residents.