Sustainability Digest #3
Featuring Oxford Bus Company, Influential, Energy Solutions Oxfordshire, Your E-Car and many more.
Bus operators back Walk to Work Day to boost health
Oxford Bus Company and Thames Travel are encouraging motorists to consider a minor change in their travel habits to help make a difference on Walk to Work Day.
Successful funding bid set to bring 159 electric buses to Oxfordshire
A fleet of 159 state of the art electric buses is set to serve Oxford and its surrounding areas after a bid for government funding was approved.
Taking Care of Every Journey: Oxford Bus Company’s Sustainability Report
The bus industry has continued to face significant challenges as we bounce back from the pandemic. While keeping our colleagues and customers safe has remained a key priority, we have strongly focused on diversification to ensure we rebuild better from the impact of the pandemic.
Carbon Monsters – 7th April, 10am-1pm
Oxfordshire businesses, join us online and find practical solutions to support your first steps towards Net Zero and tackle your ‘Carbon Monster’ – 10am-1pm, 7 April 2022.
Ben Fleetwood’s EV Market March Update
“Did you hear the one about the cargo ship carrying 4,000 luxury vehicles sinking in the Atlantic?”
New funding to help businesses cut energy bills and carbon emissions
New funding has been announced to help businesses improve energy efficiency and fight energy waste in commercial buildings in Oxfordshire.
DPD welcomes Britain’s first Zero Emission Zone pilot
Leading delivery company DPD has welcomed Britain’s first Zero Emission Zone (ZEZ) pilot, launched in Oxford, saying it will bring long term benefits to the city, it’s residents and the wider environment.
Bramble Energy’s £35 million Series B financing round
The corporate team at Penningtons Manches Cooper has advised Bramble Energy on the completion of their £35 million Series B financing round.
Blenheim’s Tree Planting Scheme a ‘Shining Example’ Says Forestry Commission
Blenheim Estate’s commitment to create nine new woodlands and plant more than 270,000 trees has been hailed as a ‘shining example’ by the Forestry Commission.
Five European Companies Selected by Toyota Startup Accelerator Bootcamp to Progress...
Five winning startups have been selected from nine finalist companies in the fields of Mobility for All and Sustainability at the second edition of Toyota Motor Europe (TME)’s Toyota Startup Accelerator bootcamp.
Toyota Electrified Models Power Sales Growth and Record Market Share in...
Toyota has posted a strong performance across the board in new vehicle sales in 2021, overcoming trading challenges experienced throughout the motor industry.
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