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
More than 1,000 people to learn retrofitting skills to help city-region achieve net zero future
A new Retrofit Skills Hub will train and upskill over a thousand people in retrofitting homes and public buildings to meet Greater Manchester’s to be carbon neutral by 2038.
New technology offers boost to cycling and walking infrastrucutre investment
Video sensors will measure the success of walking and cycling schemes, allowing future infrastructure to grow and inform long-term active travel plans.
Plans for UK’s largest hydrogen fuel hub move forward
Plans for the UK’s largest hydrogen fuel hub have advanced, with an application to build a commercial hub due to open in 2023.
New video outlines Greater Manchester’s Local Energy Market plans
A new video animation has been released by Greater Manchester Combined Authority to explain its plans for a new local energy market.
Science and Industry Museum awarded £4.3m for major decarbonisation project
The Science and Industry museum has been awarded £4.3m to decarbonise its site, which is home to Europe’s largest collection of working steam engines.
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%.
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