Rotork, the Bath-headquartered global advanced engineering group, has become the first UK firm in its sector to have its ambitious greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets been officially verified. Earlier this year the group, which makes flow control equipment for the global oil, gas, water and chemical industries and is Bath's largest manufacturer, pledged to the...
Two world-leading Bath architecture businesses are working with an international design team to develop a first-of-its-kind sustainable development in Africa. FCBStudios and Grant Associates are helping masterplan the pilot phase for Green City Kigali, a sustainable and affordable scheme in Rwanda. The 600-hectare city extension will integrate green building and design, efficient and renewable...
Bath micro businesses will be given a chance to trade at this year’s Christmas Market by hiring smaller ‘carts’ rather than the traditional chalets. Twenty firms will be able to book the carts for three or four days at the market, which returns for the first time in two years on 24 November. Bath...
The independent committee that acts as a ‘critical friend’ to Bristol Airport on key issues affecting its stakeholders has a new chair. David Hall, a Somerset County Councillor for more than 13 years, takes over from Barry Hamblin as chair of the Airport Consultative Committee (ACC), which represents stakeholders’ interests, including local authorities in...
A campaign to help businesses across the West of England reduce their reliance on dirty fossil fuels and embrace a greener future through simple, practical steps has been launched in Bath. Action Net Zero’s Beacon of Hope initiative will reach out to firms, as well as communities and individuals, to offer them practical advice,...
Ben Veal, the founding director of specialist public relations consultancy Second Mountain Comms, has been named as the region’s top PR practitioner for the second consecutive year. Ben, pictured, launched Second Mountain in Bath two years ago during the first Covid-19 lockdown. Since then, his focus has been in supporting purpose-led companies and charities....
Business innovation and creativity along with major regeneration schemes such as Bath Quays and the Milsom Quarter will help secure a strong future for Bath and North East Somerset, according to a new vision for the area. The new ‘place prospectus’ shows how better places and a carbon neutral economy can be created in...
Time Finance, the Bath-headquartered alternative funder, has launched a tree planting scheme to support a greener future and broaden its commitment to sustainability as it continues to expand. Under the initiative, called #OneTreeAtATime, the firm will plant a tree for every new employee it recruits, ensuring the growth of the business has a positive...
Solar energy and battery storage developer Luminous Energy has appointed a new chief investment officer as it approaches its 10th anniversary. Guy Lavarack, pictured, is an experienced investor and developer of energy and infrastructure projects with more than a decade in the renewable energy sector. In his new role at Corsham-based Luminous he will be responsible for raising finance for Luminous’ solar energy and battery storage projects to enable it to build out,...
The full speaker line-up has been announced for the biggest TEDxBath so far. Taking place in The Forum tomorrow, Saturday 15 October, the event is expected to attract up to 1,600 attendees to hear speakers ranging in age from 12 to 82 deliver changing perspectives through mind-opening talks. Organisers say the aim is to...
