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The company has begun implementing emission-reduction measures across its operations

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Scottish whisky distillery in ‘world first’ move to tap into wasted wind power

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The river Spey is one of the world’s more famous salmon fishing rivers

Plans for new hydrogen plant blasted as 'madness'

The programme aligns with the outlet’s Environment and Sustainability Charter, which sets out its commitment to reducing carbon emissions and promoting greener practices.

Local schools join Livingston Designer Outlet’s Tree Buddy programme

The sun sets behind Burbo Bank wind farm and 'Another Place', an art installation by Anthony Gormley, at Crosby Beach on Merseyside

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Better manure management and selective breeding of livestock could reduce methane emissions from agriculture (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

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Orwell Farm crowned Net-Zero Development of the Year

Campaigners take part in a Stop Rosebank emergency protest outside the UK government building in Edinburgh. PIC: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

Exclusive Rosebank approval poised to open floodgates to 13 North Sea projects

Signpost International during one of their recent community activities.

Award-winning chef joins mission to cut food waste

The M1 motorway in Leicestershire near to Leicester Forrest East services (Photo: Rail Photo/Construction Photography/Avalon/Getty Images)

Road Tax hike - what drivers of petrol and diesel cars need to know

Ratcliffe on Soar power station near Nottingham

Researchers call for fresh policy approach on curbing climate change

Rockit, a cleantech initiative from Heriot-Watt University, has unveiled ambitious plans to help seal 100,000 methane-leaking wells within the next decade using new chemical injection technology.

How Scottish rock transformation technology could slow climate crisis

Traffic doesn't always flow freely in Edinburgh.

The 10 most congested UK cities - including Edinburgh

Sarah Baillie is Partner and co-head of the Power sector, Addleshaw Goddard (Picture: Renzo Mazzolini)

Tear down the barriers slowing down UK energy transition - Sarah Baillie

CCL is helping to facilitate Scottish and UK export trade in a much more sustainable fashion (Picture: stock/adobe.com)

Sustainable transportation of goods is now a necessity - Callum Bastock

Sustainable city Gothenburg. Pic: Alamy/PA.

Eight sustainable green travel resolutions for 2024 - Scotland on Sunday Travel

An Etihad Airways advert was among three ads from airlines banned by the Advertising Standards Authority for claiming green credentials.

Three airlines have adverts banned for environmental claims

Extreme weather once defined as natural disasters are now being attributed to climate change due to carbon dioxide emissions

Scotsman Letters: Mitigate climate effects rather than obsess over net zero

Airports like Edinburgh have been running close to capacity for years, says one reader

Scotsman Letters: Domestic air passengers faster, greener journeys via train

First Minister Humza Yousaf was in Peterhead on Tuesday to visit the power station.

'Stop dithering and delaying project'

Scottish farming: There is more common ground than we might think

David Cockburn (CFO) and Callum Bastock (CEO and founder), CCL Logistics & Technology. Picture: Stewart Attwood

Ayrshire tech outfit sets £100 million goal after surge in sales and investment

Scotland's DRS would save 160,000 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions annually in its proposed form, but would lose more than a quarter of these emissions savings if glass is removed from the scheme, according to figures from Zero Waste Scotland. Picture: Warren Media

Would the deposit return recycling scheme slash greenhouse gas emissions?

Companies need to be prepared to handle increasing quantities of data

Meet deluge of data with a vision for transparency - David Caskie

The City of Glasgow College aid it was a "sector leader in sustainability." Picture: Creative Commons

College which spent £250,000 on COP26 sees spike in emissions

The City of Glasgow College aid it was a "sector leader in sustainability." Picture: Creative Commons

College which spent £250,000 on COP26 sees spike in emissions

Fraser Lynes is Managing Director of Cruden Homes

Green homes will drive the reimagination of age-exclusive living - Fraser Lynes

Carol Mitchell, BHF Scotland Regional Manager

Join the Reuse Revolution and help save the planet - Carol Mitchell

Circular economy minister Lorna Slater. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA

Slater confirms Sturgeon letter to PM and has 'confidence' in DRS launch

Students in the Netherlands have built a 3D printed car that is fully electric and removes carbon dioxide from the air.

Students build fully electric car that removes carbon dioxide from air

Land Rover Discovery review: seven-seat pioneer still one of the best

Seeing the sights on foot can help to cut your carbon footprint when travelling (photo: Adobe)

Ten tips for tourists to cut their carbon footprint

The government department led by energy secretary Jacob Rees-Mogg has also been downgraded by assessors over energy efficiency issues. Picture: Oli Scarff/AFP/Getty

Downing Street slammed for 'embarrassing' CO2 emissions in COP presidency year

The multi-role, emergency response and rescue vessel, Cygnus Sentinel, will also support an upcoming drilling campaign on the Cygnus field.

Neptune Energy awards £10m vessel contract to Aberdeen's Sentinel Marine

Mac Mackie, Managing Director at Mackie’s of Scotland with Kathryn Darbandi, Serco’s Managing Director for Caledonian Sleeper.

Mackie’s on track with Caledonian Sleeper partnership
Caledonian Sleeper guests will be welcomed by a sweet treat from Mackie’s of Scotland following a newly-signed partnership between the two brands.

What does the 1.5 degrees global warming target mean for the world? Pictured: The Great Barrier Reef (Getty Images)

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The largest offshore wind installation vessel in the world, the Heerema Sleipnir, was used in the construction project off the Fife coast
Pic: Heerema

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The NEOS plant crushes locally grown rapeseed, most of which is grown within 15 miles of the plant.

Sustainable and local sourcing allows healthy and efficient animal feed systems ...

Scallops are one of the most valuable catches for Scotland

Scallop dredging kit change could reduce damage to environment

Royal Mail staff with the UAV which will be used for island deliveries

Watch: Royal Mail drone flies daily post to Scotland's remotest islands

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The Sir Walter Scott on Loch Katrine, where is hopes to sail again this summer. PIC: Paul Saunders.

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A new report from the Energy Transitions Commission recommends a 'portfolio' of carbon dioxide removal techniques -- including natural and engineered methods -- will be necessary alongside dramatic emissions cut if the world is to have any chance of limiting global warming to the internationally agreed target of 1.5C. Photo: John Giles/PA Wire

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The growth strategy is bolstered with the appointment of Jason Brown as Aker Solutions’ head of renewables in the UK.

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Martin Jarvie is an Architect Associate at BDP

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Take the train rather than flying (photo: Shutterstock)

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