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Record number of companies join Recolight WEEE scheme in 2020

A record number of companies joined Recolight’s WEEE scheme in 2020, with three more firms switching to the scheme in January 2021.

Schneider Electric announces acceleration of its sustainability initiatives

Schneider Electric is doubling down on its sustainability strategy, with the firm announcing a new plan for the next four years.

Schneider Electric named world’s most sustainable company in new survey

Schneider Electric has been named the world’s most sustainable company in a new survey from Corporate Knights.

Ellis Patents latest to repay furlough cash

Another company in the electrical industry has announced its plan to repay the cash given to them under the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme.

UK Government publishes Construction Playbook to ensure fast and green public construction projects

The Government is moving to ensure public construction projects are faster and greener, with the release of the Construction Playbook.

Knightsbridge donates a percentage of its profits to help the homeless

Knightsbridge has announced that it’s donating a percentage of its profits to help the homeless, with £12,000 going to the charity Signposts.

Lack of EV chargers planned by UK councils, according to new figures

New figures from Centrica have suggested that UK councils currently plan to install a tiny number of EV chargers over the next four years.

At least four gigafactories needed in the UK, claims former Aston Martin boss

The UK needs to construct at least four gigafactories or risk losing its automotive market, the former boss of Aston Martin has warned.

Firms step up mental health support amid continued Covid-19 uncertainty

Covid-19 has caused many ancillary issues than just infection from the virus, with firms in the industry boosting mental health support.

Industry bands together to urge abolition of Reverse Charge VAT legislation

SELECT has joined forces with more than 40 contractor and trade association members to urge the abolition of the Reverse Charge VAT.

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