‘Road to Hydrogen’: Sainsbury’s and Electra complete hydro-powered truck trial
January 17, 2023
Sainsbury’s announces successful completion of refrigerated hydrogen-powered truck trial as part of ‘Road to Hydrogen’ scheme.
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Absolut innovation: Drinks brand makes bottles with hydrogen energy
January 12, 2023
Absolut Vodka starts making its drinks bottles by using part hydrogen energy to power glass furnaces, as it targets carbon reduction.
Ray of sun: Ikea makes waves with solar-powered cargo bike for delivery
December 14, 2022
After tests in the Netherlands, Ikea franchisor Inter Ikea Systems says it can scale use of a solar-powered cargo bike for delivery.
‘Fit for the future’: EV charging coming to M&S stores across UK
December 9, 2022
EV charging points are set to arrive at 70 Marks & Spencer stores across the UK following the installation at two pilot sites.
Energy efficiency: Waitrose installs electric heat pumps in shops as energy bills rise
November 23, 2022
Waitrose installs electric heat pumps powered by renewable energy in its shops to combat rising energy prices.
‘Re-Fuel Danone’: Food company expands use of renewable energy
November 18, 2022
Danone announces ‘Re-Fuel Danone’, describing it as a programme to drive energy efficiency, resilience, and decarbonisation.
Eco build: Elvis & Kresse completes HQ powered by renewable energy
November 7, 2022
Luxury accessories B Corp retailer, Elvis & Kresse, completes construction of new HQ in Kent which is run on renewable energy.
Charge for charging: Tariffs added to Tesco EV charging network
October 25, 2022
The previously free-to-use Tesco EV charging network in the UK now requires consumers to pay for electricity.
‘Challenging area to decarbonise’: Amazon makes €1bn greener transport pledge
October 11, 2022
Amazon to invest more than €1 billion over the next five years to further electrify and decarbonise its transportation network in Europe.