Businesses in Northamptonshire are invited to an enlightening and interactive workshop where you’ll learn how eco-friendly web practices can elevate your website’s performance, grow visitor engagement, and reduce its carbon footprint.Hosted by Poppy Eco Hub and taking place at Vulcan Works in Northampton, this event will provide essential insights for making your website a sustainable, high-performing tool for growth. Why Go Green with Your Website?Sustainability isn’t just a trend; it’s a valuable business strategy. Today’s consumers are drawn to eco-conscious brands, and a green website signals your commitment to the planet. A sustainably built site is faster, more efficient, and delivers...

04 November, 2024

Just how will the people of North Northamptonshire prepare for the effects of climate change and what can be done to reduce our Carbon emissions are the themes of this year’s online climate conference – NNClimate24The North Northamptonshire Council-organised sessions on Thursday, November 21 will be virtual, taking place online to reduce the carbon footprint of the event. They will be broadcast live on YouTube for anyone to watch.The whole-day event, which starts from 9.30am, will be split into three parts:Session 1: Health Effects of Climate Change - adopting a public health approach to tackling climate change with keynote speaker Dr...

16 October, 2024

People are being asked to have their say on the Council’s draft climate change framework.The draft framework will be used to inform the Council’s Climate Change Strategy, and outlines the council’s vision, approach, and key areas of focus to address the effects of climate change over the next six years.The framework identifies six key areas of focus that climate change could impact in North Northamptonshire:Transport Homes and the Built Environment Nature, Food and Farming Energy Green Economy WastePlans for each sector focus on reducing greenhouse gas emissions, building resilience to climate change, and ensuring an equitable transition to a...

16 September, 2024

People are being encouraged to share their views to help West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) develop a climate change strategy for the area.The strategy will detail the actions WNC will take to reduce locally produced greenhouse gas emissions and become better prepared for climate change.The Council has already set the target of achieving Net Zero across West Northants by 2045, five years ahead of the Government’s target.Cllr Rebecca Breese, WNC’s Cabinet Member for Environment, Recycling and Waste said: “We want to hear from local residents, businesses and stakeholders to make sure that the strategy meets the needs of our whole community.“We...

12 August, 2024

Alexina Cassidy, from ActNow Consulting has organised the screening of a new UK documentary feature film called Six Inches of Soil – it tells the story of remarkable farmers, communities, small businesses, chefs and entrepreneurs who are leading the way to transform how our food is produced and consumed. The film follows three new farmers on the first year of their regenerative journey to heal the soil and help transform the food system - Anna Jackson, a Lincolnshire 11th generation arable and sheep farmer; Adrienne Gordon, a Cambridgeshire small-scale vegetable farmer; and Ben Thomas, who rears pasture fed beef cattle...

07 August, 2024

People are being encouraged to share their views on plans to support the increase in electric vehicles (EVs) across West Northants, through developing and expanding the current charging infrastructure.One of the barriers to converting to an electric vehicle is being able to charge at home as well as when out and about. At some stage in the future petrol and diesel cars will no longer be produced so we want to ensure that we have infrastructure in place that works for as many people as possible.West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) is committed to working with partners to achieve net zero across...

01 August, 2024

Northamptonshire membership organisation, NNBN, has joined the Sustainable Business Alliance.Having signed the Northampton Sustainability Accord, become members of the Organisation for Responsible Business, announced as Good Business Charter accredited business and committed to signing the SME Climate Hub pledge in 2022, NNBN have gone one step further and are now encouraging local businesses to consider joining the Sustainable Business Alliance.Founded in 2023, the SBA works with academic and consultancy partners with expertise covering environmental, social and governance topics, to provide training, support and tools for businesses starting on their sustainable journeys and NNBN have opted to join the SBA as...

27 July, 2024

NNBN Member Alexina Cassidy from ActNow Consulting and a member of the Sustainable Business Alliance takes us through an A to Z of sustainability to help you understand more about what's involved and to explain a number of key terms when it comes to sustainability. A to Z of SustainabilityAn inexhaustive list of essential sustainability terms to help organisations understand the fundamentals.Air/Atmosphere Our air is made up of mainly nitrogen (78%) and oxygen (21%). The balance is made up of other gases such as carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, fluorocarbons, neon and hydrogen as well as particles such as soot and microorganisms.Adaptation Adapting...

24 July, 2024

Join this free webinar on August 5th at 2pm from the Sustainable Business Alliance to find out how a materiality assessment can help your business to prioritise action on sustainability.In the rapidly evolving landscape of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) considerations, understanding materiality is crucial for businesses aiming to create sustainable and impactful strategies. Materiality, in the context of ESG, refers to the identification and prioritization of the issues that are most relevant and significant to a business and its stakeholders. Conducting a materiality assessment helps businesses focus on the key areas that will have the greatest impact on their...

23 July, 2024

"The planet that we are on is falling apart at high speed," warned acclaimed author and academic Mike Berners-Lee, highlighting the urgency for businesses to "create the conditions under which humanity can undergo the systemic change it so urgently needs." Speaking at the launch of the Sustainable Business Alliance (SBA) earlier this month, Berners-Lee emphasized the critical role of businesses in addressing the interconnected crises we face, urging leaders to take transformative action towards sustainability and resilience.Also speaking at the event was Adrian Pryce DL, Associate Professor at the University of Northampton and founder of a new sustainability consultancy called...

23 July, 2024

North Northamptonshire Council has launched two grant schemes to help businesses increase energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions.The NNDecarb business grant scheme is offering grants of up to £5,000 to support businesses and funds are to cover up to 50% of project costs for the installation of low carbon and energy efficient measures. Applications for this scheme can be made online via the NNC website.Also available are capital grants of between £5,000 and £50,000 to help businesses become more resilient and support growth, under the NN2NZ Green Transition Grant scheme. A particular target for this scheme is decarbonisation or green...

23 July, 2024