Themes
Smart Energy
Innovations in technology are giving the power of local energy production to Greater Manchester, allowing the region to make its own decisions on energy infrastructure to create a network that delivers low carbon, affordable energy to residents and businesses.
Transport
From investment in cycling and walking infrastructure to public transport reform and research into more sustainable forms of travel utilising advanced materials, Greater Manchester is serious about discovering greener ways to manage transport and travel.
Retrofitting
A new Retrofitting Task Force made up of the best minds in energy, education and infrastructure has been established with the goal of upgrading around 60,000 homes across Greater Manchester every year. Measures including renewable energy and heating will reduce fuel poverty, and creates a market of skills and jobs worth around £5bn.
Natural Environment
Work is underway to protect and improve the natural environment across Greater Manchester, with exciting developments including the City of Trees initiative and Local Nature Recovery Strategy.
Green Innovation
From hydrogen as a new form of energy to graphene as a conductor for electric vehicle batteries, Greater Manchester’s institutions are leading the way with innovative research on the next generation of ideas to power a future green economy.
Green Finance
The Greater Manchester Environment Fund (GMEF), the UK’s first regional environmental impact fund, aims to generate over £100m of funding and investment to align with projects that benefit the environment around Greater Manchester.
Green Skills/Jobs
The Low Carbon Environmental Goods and Services sector is thriving in Greater Manchester, with over 45,000 people employed, and annual sales of £6.7bn. To meet demands for retrofitting and green projects, new skills will be needed to drive the region’s carbon net zero economy of the future.
New destinations added to Manchester’s free bus service
Transport For Greater Manchester has confirmed a number of changes to the city centre’s free bus service will take...
The University of Manchester partners with National Grid to accelerate three net zero innovation projects
The University of Manchester is a partner in three projects, to be delivered by National Grid, as part of the second...
The Recycle for Greater Manchester Community Fund is now open
Local groups and voluntary organisations can now apply for funding to help cut waste and promote sustainability thanks...
Installers appointed for ECO4 Local Authority Flexible Eligibility Scheme
Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has announced the three qualified installers appointed to deliver...
Manchester’s Energy Innovation Agency receives funding to accelerate decarbonisation of buildings
An exciting project to create net zero solutions for commercial and public sector buildings has received a share of a...
Round three of the Greater Manchester Green Spaces Fund is now open
Following its first two successful rounds, round three of the £2.6m Greater Manchester Green Spaces Fund is now open...
Thousands of Greater Manchester households set to benefit from £97 million social housing decarbonisation improvements
Over 5,000 social homes across Greater Manchester are to receive energy efficiency improvements after the city-region...
Work on major new Rochdale solar farm begins
Plans for a brand new solar farm in Heywood are powering ahead, with work beginning on site. The 10 hectare site, at...
31 community-led projects across Greater Manchester boosted by Green Spaces Fund
Almost £800,000 has been awarded to community-led schemes throughout Greater Manchester – all of which will improve or...
Manchester Bee Cup Creates a Buzz for the City’s Sustainability
The iconic Manchester bee is to be emblazoned on certified plastic-free takeaway cups throughout the city,...
Businesses and community groups encouraged to take part in the GM Walking Festival 2023
In celebration of National Walking Month of May, The GM Walking Festival 2023 is an opportunity for people to walk...
New orchard planted in Stockport to support biodiversity
Stockport Council has planted a new orchard at Marbury Road Playing Fields in Heaton Chapel. A total of 75 new fruit...