Electric retail hub: Dobbies opens first Gridserve charging area
July 10, 2023
A Gridserve charging area for electric vehicles opens at Dobbies Swindon – the first of more than ten sites planned across the UK.
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Custom fit: Amazon rolls out first wave of Rivian electric delivery vans in Europe
July 7, 2023
Amazon begins roll out of Rivian electric delivery vans in Europe – with 300 vehicles hitting the roads in Germany.
Call for zero-emission trucks support: Currys, Nestlé, Nike sign letter to EU
June 26, 2023
Companies write open letter to the EU, calling on greater climate targets to push wide scale development of zero-emission trucks.
Electric delivery fleets: Asda fulfilling online orders with e-vehicles
June 23, 2023
Asda is using electric delivery vehicles at three UK stores, as part of plans to remove diesel transportation from its online service.
Frozen food and the sun: Iceland and Octopus Energy strike solar power deal
June 5, 2023
The solar farm supporting the Iceland and Octopus Energy power deal is set to become operational in the fourth quarter of 2023.
‘Using the Manchester rain’: Trafford Centre maps out sustainability and social impact strategy
May 22, 2023
North-west-based shopping centre Trafford Centre maps out its ‘For our Future’ sustainability and social impact strategy.
EVs in retail: N Brown introduces electric company cars
April 18, 2023
Manchester-based retail group N Brown introduces electric company cars to its fleet as part of greener retailing drive.
US focus: Chipotle unveils new energy efficient restaurant design
April 14, 2023
US-based Mexican food chain Chipotle has unveiled a new energy efficient restaurant design, which it says uses 100% renewable energy from wind power and solar. The
The Greggs Pledge: ‘Eco shop’ concept influencing wider Greggs estate
April 13, 2023
Greggs’ annual sustainability report The Greggs Pledge details how its ‘eco shop’ concept is influencing the wider store estate.