Green/sustainable business

Autumn Statement 2015: Follow Bristol Business News for the best coverage and analysis

November 20, 2015
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Autumn Statement 2015: Follow Bristol Business News for the best coverage and analysis

Chancellor George Osborne will deliver his much-anticipated Autumn Statement next Wednesday – and once again Bristol Business News will be the number one media outlet for authoritative live news, analysis and comment. Our team of experienced business journalists will highlight the key measures that are likely to impact on...

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Bristol Business News photo gallery: Love the Future of Fashion

November 13, 2015
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Bristol Business News photo gallery: Love the Future of Fashion

Love the Future of Fashion, staged in The Lantern, Colston Hall, challenged the idea of consuming for consuming’s sake. Offering gorgeous alternatives to fashion as we know it it also served as a after party for TEDxBristol, which took place earlier in the day in the main auditorium. It...

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Grassroots £5m solar energy project to give Bristol lead in green power

November 13, 2015
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Grassroots £5m solar energy project to give Bristol lead in green power

Bristol Energy Cooperative has launched a £5m fundraising campaign for its largest portfolio of solar projects so far. The projects will include two community solar farms and installations on 20 more community building across the Bristol city-region. The co-op has used the money raised in its previous share offers...

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Businesses firmly back devolution of powers – and funding – from Westminster

November 13, 2015
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Businesses firmly back devolution of powers – and funding – from Westminster

Devolving power over transport, housing and taxes from Westminster to the West of England would boost the economy and help Bristol firms thrive, according to survey results released today. Some 69% of the region’s business leaders backed the idea of giving responsibility for these services to local authorities. Fifty-three...

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Innovative social platform Neighbourly to energise OVO’s community links

November 13, 2015
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Innovative social platform Neighbourly to energise OVO’s community links

OVO, the Bristol-based energy supplier, is to boost its community links by becoming the latest business to join the social platform run from the city by pioneering firm Neighbourly. The highly innovative platform links community projects with companies that want to make a difference. Neighbourly will now help OVO...

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National award nominations at the double for fast-growing Blue Badge Company

November 13, 2015
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National award nominations at the double for fast-growing Blue Badge Company

Blue Badge Company, the Bristol firm that designs and makes a range of stylish living aids, has been shortlisted for its first national awards. Director Ellen Green has been selected in two categories of the Great British Entrepreneur Awards in recognition of the firm’s products, which are transforming the...

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Fairtrade Business Awards 2016 launched to showcase Bristol’s responsible firms

November 13, 2015
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Fairtrade Business Awards 2016 launched to showcase Bristol’s responsible firms

Firms that support fair and ethical business practices are being urged to enter a unique business awards scheme. Now in their fourth year, the highly successful South West Fairtrade Business Awards champion firms that put ethical responsibilities at the heart of their business.  Last year 76 businesses from across...

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Bristol Business News Gallery: Launch of Go Green 2016 Awards

November 6, 2015
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Bristol Business News Gallery: Launch of Go Green 2016 Awards

More than 80 businessmen and women gathered for the launch of the Go Green 2016 Awards at Avery’s Wine Cellars, which will celebrate the green achievements of Bristol businesses during the city’s year as European Green Capital. All photos by Jon Craig joncraig.co.uk

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Bristol’s first awards to champion firms that go the extra ‘green’ mile

November 6, 2015
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Bristol’s first awards to champion firms that go the extra ‘green’ mile

The green achievements of Bristol businesses during the city’s year as European Green Capital are to be showcased and celebrated in a unique awards scheme. The prestigious Go Green 2016 Awards will recognise those businesses that have made significant improvements to their green credentials this year. And as the...

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Bristol’s innovative tech start-up scene praised by London venture capital investor

November 6, 2015
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Bristol’s innovative tech start-up scene praised by London venture capital investor

A London-based venture capital firm is highlighting Bristol as one of Europe’s most attractive places for investment in start-up companies. Since its launch just over a year ago, Downing Ventures has invested almost a third of its entire portfolio in start-ups based in the Bristol area. Its investments include...

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Support group for Bristol’s local food producers to be launched

November 6, 2015
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Support group for Bristol’s local food producers to be launched

A membership scheme to support Bristol’s burgeoning local food scene will be officially launched later this month at the first-ever Bristol Food Producers’ Gathering. The event will be open to all those who wish to work together to support local, sustainable food production in the city and surrounding region....

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Expert forum will shed light on ‘green and clean’ investment

November 6, 2015
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Expert forum will shed light on ‘green and clean’ investment

Expert advice on investing in a green and clean way will be on offer at a seminar in Bristol next week – the latest in a series of events looking at ethical investments in the city. Stockbrokers Beaufort Securities’ Bristol office is staging the Bristol Green Investment Forum with...

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Potential main contractors hear about Bristol’s international arena project ahead of bid deadline

November 4, 2015
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Potential main contractors hear about Bristol’s international arena project ahead of bid deadline

Five major construction firms have expressed an interest in becoming the lead contractor for Bristol’s long-awaited arena. The firms – BAM Construction, Bouygues UK, Sir Robert McAlpine, Laing O’Rourke and Buckingham Group Contracting – were invited to a bidders’ day and site visit on Monday to find out more...

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