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Mixed response to government’s net zero plans
- 20/10/2021
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The government has announced its net zero strategy, which includes substantial investment in the automotive industry to support an accelerated switch to electric vehicles. As part of the drive to establish a zero carbon economy by 2050, the government will invest £620m in grants for electric vehicles and street [...] -
BASF signs environmental pact
- 20/10/2021
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
BASF’s Automotive Refinish division has teamed up with ECA Business Energy to help it achieve carbon neutral growth until 2030 as part of its mission to achieve net zero status by 2050. ECA Business Energy has worked hand in hand with over 400 bodyshops since 2009 and since 2020 has also been supporting them to [...] -
AGM Services secures PAS2060
- 06/10/2021
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
AGM Services has announced that is has achieved carbon neutral status in accordance with PAS2060. One of the leaders in the spraybooth sector, AGM Services partnered with ECA Business Energy to achieve the accreditation. As part of the process of achieving PAS2060, AGM Services calculated its total carbon output [...] -
Synetiq investment confirms green investment
- 04/10/2021
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Synetiq has announced a 60k investment in its Doncaster site to enhance its environmental credentials. A new twin-overhead electric crane system has been installed, which eliminates any requirement for diesel-powered equipment during engine preparation. The company says this is the next step on ‘Our Road [...] -
Free carbon training course announced
- 28/09/2021
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Vehicle salvage and dismantling company Synetiq is hosting a free online accredited carbon literacy training course on 1 November. The course includes sustainability-based training highlighting the changes that need to be made to combat climate change. Attendees will be asked to complete an evaluation following the [...] -
First free Net Zero webinar confirmed
- 15/09/2021
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The newly-formed Net Zero Network will host its first free webinar addressing the requirements for implementing a net zero strategy and achieve PAS 2060 carbon neutral certification at 10.30am on Tuesday, 21 September. The webinar is aimed at repair business owners and managers and key questions that will be [...] -
New partnership creates one-stop EV charging shop
- 19/08/2021
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
IDES Electrical Services in partnership with The Car Charging Shop is now providing all EV solutions to ECA Business Energy. ECA Business Energy provides carbon neutral solutions and planning for the future. The three organisations offer a full, turnkey solution to their clients; ranging from free, nationwide [...] -
ChipsAway site secures PAS2060
- 02/08/2021
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
ChipsAway has announced its first of its 200-strong franchise to achieve carbon neutral status. The Telford & Wolverhampton Car Care Centre secured the PAS 2060 Carbon Neutrality certification from ECA Business Energy following an extensive assessment of its operations, and after it agreed to achieve a further [...] -
‘A carbon-neutral business is the future’
- 28/05/2021
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Fix Auto Penzance has become the UK’s first franchise partner to be classed as operating as fully carbon neutral. Owner Stuart Cameron and his team have managed to achieve the goal of being completely carbon neutral after employing the company ECA Business Energy to help steer the business through the platitude [...] -
Green steel in car construction by 2025
- 26/05/2021
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Mercedes-Benz AG will use carbon-free steel in the production of its cars from 2025 onwards. This is part of its commitment to achieve a carbon-neutral fleet by 2039. It has taken an equity stake in Swedish start-up H2 Green Steel (H2GS) and is retooling its supply chain to focus on the prevention and reduction [...]