Almost a third of online shoppers want their purchases to be sent in more environmentally friendly packaging and they’re prepared to pay more for it – that’s the main finding of Macfarlane Packaging’s Annual Unboxing Survey, the results of which are published today.
A smart partnership: Arcus, T-Systems and Arthur D Little combine forces to accelerate smart city deployment
Arcus Infrastructure Partners (“Arcus”), an infrastructure fund with a focus on European infrastructure investment, Deutsche Telekom’s ICT subsidiary T-Systems and management consulting firm Arthur D. Little have formed a strategic partnership to fast-track the rollout of smart city services and infrastructure throughout Europe. The partners jointly offer cities an end-to-end solution from concept development to full-scale deployment including the provision of financing, technology and operations of smart city projects.
Abbeyfield House in Coatbridge celebrates new look house and successful partnership
Abbeyfield Scotland, the charity that provides independent living with support for people across Scotland, held a celebration at their house in Coatbridge this week to mark the completion of an interiors upgrade project and its partnership with North Lanarkshire Council’s Enhanced Living Services Scotland programme.
Fishers hosts local MSP for “work experience” day
North East Fife MSP Willie Rennie swapped the rough and tumble of politics for the tumble driers at Fishers’ laundry in Cupar today as he experienced for himself what it’s like to work for a day with Scotland’s largest commercial laundry. After a 6.00am start, Willie spent time checking in laundry and helping to sort it prior to the washing …
Swan Group announce Shelter Scotland as its charity partner
Swan Group, which specialises in the development and delivery of affordable housing, has today (22/10/19) announced Shelter Scotland as their first charity partner. Shelter Scotland, which campaigns for and helps people struggling with bad housing or homelessness through advice, support and legal services has just received £5,000 from Swan Group after a recent fundraising drive.
Wildlife study finds habitat created by the Port of Tilbury is now a site of national importance for invertebrates
A wildlife area created six years ago to offset losses of habitat from the development of the London Distribution Park (LDP) at Tilbury, has proved so successful it has been ranked by one of Britain’s foremost entomological consultants as of national importance for insects and other invertebrates.
Swan Group secure £50m growth capital facility
Swan Group, which focuses on delivering high-quality, affordable homes across the UK, has successfully secured a growth capital investment facility with the help of Conduit Finance to accelerate their growth.
Pontoon launch marks milestone in Tilbury2 development
A floating pontoon used to discharge freight ferry vessels at the new Tilbury2 development at Port of Tilbury has been launched, marking a major milestone in the creation of a new multi-million pound port for London.
A picture is worth a thousand words
A strong image can bring a story to life or become the story itself At Spreng Thomson we work alongside a number of trusted and highly skilled photographers who really understand our clients and capture their businesses so well. Although the image suggests a location with a warmer climate – or indeed another planet – it was taken in Scotland. …
Work begins to transform one of Glasgow’s most loved buildings
McLellan Works, the new project to redevelop one of Glasgow’s most recognisable buildings, is underway. Following recent planning permission, Breckenridge House on Sauchiehall Street will be transformed into a leading, creative workspace for the city.
The HALO appoints Morrison Construction as Phase 1 contractor
The HALO Urban Regeneration Company, today (Monday 16th September) announces Morrison Construction as its main contractor for Phase 1 of the HALO development in Kilmarnock – its Enterprise and Innovation Hub. After a comprehensive procurement process, Morrison Construction was awarded the multi-million pound contract which will see Scotland’s leading contractor start work at the HALO site by the end of …
Edinburgh to host prestigious European cruise event in 2020 for first time
Capital Cruising has won a bid to host the prestigious Cruise Europe Conference for the first time in Edinburgh next year. The annual three-day event, which will be held in venues across the Capital in March 2020 including a gala dinner in the Museum of Scotland, is the largest and best attended cruise event in Europe with over 150 executives flying into Edinburgh from around the world.