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Sustainability
Sustainability is key in a world where we must work in harmony with our natural resources in order to thrive. Here you will find content relating to sustainability, how to attain it, and why it is so important.
Pedal and Post to expand to Reading as research shows cargo...
If delivery companies switched to using cargo bikes instead of diesel vans for the first and last mile of deliveries, it would save the NHS and other government services over £4bn by reducing the costs of congestion and air pollution, according to new analysis published today.
The Nicholsons Green Award – Open for Entries
This year we are delighted to once again sponsor the Green Award as part of the Oxfordshire Business Awards.
What are the top energy-consuming office devices?
Energy costs are an inescapable expense for all businesses and wasted energy can quickly add up, costing UK companies thousands of pounds annually. According to the Energy Saving Trust, an average small or medium sized business could reduce energy bills by up to 25% through making improvements to energy efficiency. As you might expect, some […]
Oxford Brookes’ green credentials recognised with shortlistings for two national awards
Oxford Brookes University has been shortlisted for two national awards after implementing an innovative heating system on its Headington campus, which will reduce carbon emissions by 20%.
“Enistic, getting leading UK organisations to Net Zero before 2030”
Enistic specialises in helping non-residential sectors organisations to reduce their carbon emissions and promote green practices.
How to Reduce Plastic and Create a More Sustainable Office Washroom
Plastic has become an intrinsic part of the global economy due to its low cost and functional versatility. According to reports, plastic production has increased twentyfold over the last fifty years but with around 8 billion tons of plastic waste ending up in the world’s oceans every day, it is estimated that they will contain […]
Oxford Brookes University shows sustainability credentials with rise in People &...
Oxford Brookes University has moved up 35 places in the annual People & Planet University League, which ranks UK universities on their environmental and ethical performance.
Data-driven energy saving at NHS Supply Chain Maidstone
Energy efficiency in the NHS Supply Chain is not only beneficial for the environment but essential to operational delivery.
Local Farmers Join Forces with our Estate
The North East Cotswold Farmer Cluster to Help Reduce Flooding and Boost Biodiversity at a Scale Never Seen Before
Oxford North launches phase 2 public consultation to deliver amenities, landscaping...
Oxford North Ventures, the joint venture company of Thomas White Oxford, the development company of St John’s College, Cadillac Fairview and Stanhope, has launched a four-week public consultation on enhancements to phase 1a and new designs for phase 2 to deliver Oxford North, the new £700 million innovation district in Oxford, UK.
‘One year on from ‘Billion Tonne Drop’-themed conference, Oxfordshire has an...
On Tuesday 9 November 2021, OxLEP hosted an official COP26 roadshow event on the Presidency’s ‘Science and Innovation’ Day, titled ‘’The Billion Tonne Drop – How Oxfordshire leads the global charge to address the climate emergency’.
Unipart Logistics wins a major logistics contract with Airbus
Unipart Logistics has won a multi-year contract to provide in-plant logistics services to Airbus.
Oxfordshire’s green champions unite to host inaugural OX to ZERO conference
OxLEP joined forces with the leading Oxfordshire voices of the University of Oxford, Harwell Campus and the Culham Science Centre-based UKAEA to host the first-ever OX to ZERO conference (1 September).