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
Manchester Airport announces carbon offsetting scheme for passengers with CarbonClick
Manchester Airports Group has announced it will provide passengers at all three of its airports the ability to offset the carbon emissions from their flights in a new partnership with CarbonClick.
Manchester City Council invests in UK’s largest fleet of electric refuse vehicles
Hammerstone Road Depot is set to get the UK’s largest fleet of electric refuse vehicles, saving an estimated 900 tonnes of carbon emissions every year.
600 tonnes of waste removed with new Reuse shops opened in Greater Manchester
Three new ‘reuse’ shops have been opened by SUEZ recycling and recovery UK in Greater Manchester, aiming to increase reuse in a move towards a circular economy.
Trafford Green Hydrogen project aiming to save 10,000 tonnes of Co2
A new project in Trafford is planning to save 10,000 tonnes of CO2 per year by creating green hydrogen for transport and heating, as part of a wider plan to regenerate a disused site for hydrogen production.
Greater Manchester’s tram network runs off 100% renewable energy
Greater Manchester is home to the UK’s largest light rail network – but what is its secret to being zero emissions?
TalkTalk reduces energy consumption with new innovations
Research undertaken by TalkTalk with the United Nations found that 80% of the emissions cuts needed from the telecoms sector can be met through renewable energy and energy efficiency.
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