Sainsbury’s to invest £1bn in ‘net zero’ push
Sainsbury's plans to invest £1 billion towards making its operations "net zero" by 2040 - a decade earlier than the UK's legal goal - it has announced.
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Marischal Square defies critics at 75% occupancy
The multiaward-winning Marischal Square developmentin Aberdeen is 75% let just over two years after construction work ended for the £107 million project.
Net zero sacrifices need to have public support to succeed, poll suggests
People are not aware of the changes that will be needed to cut the UK's greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2050, polling suggests.
Major changes to UK land needed to meet climate change targets, advisors warn
A levy on airlines or fossil fuel companies could be introduced to help pay for a huge boost to woodland planting, Government climate advisers have urged.
First UK citizens’ assembly on climate change planned
People from across the country with a range of views on climate change will gather this weekend for a citizens' assembly on how to cut emissions to net zero.
Finalists announced for the 34th Offshore Achievement Awards
The finalists for this year’s Offshore Achievement Awards (OAA) have been announced, with record entries submitted across a number of categories.
Three energy firms pay £10.5m over August power cuts – what can we learn?
Ofgem has published its report on the electricity disruption which occurred on the 09 August 2019 resulting in supply being lost to over one million customers for a total period of 45 minutes.
New team’s lead paramedic is eager to make difference
A former North Sea oil worker is to lead the team of paramedics who will soon take up life-saving missions across the north and north-east.
Energy supplier Bulb aims for 100m customers by 2030
The chief executive of energy challenger Bulb said that growth is front and centre as he tries to reach 100 million households around the world by the end of the decade.
Campaign to help people with soaring energy bills
A major campaign to help individuals and families struggling with their energy bills will be launched across the country today.
Aberdeen Science Centre to reopen in June with ‘massive wow factor’
The head of Aberdeen Science Centre has revealed the building will reopen in June, following a huge revamp which will create “a massive wow factor”.
Local authority body calls for ‘fair’ climate change funding
Local authority body Cosla has called for "fair funding" to help councils tackle climate change.
Property firm’s key role in third of all office deals
Bosses at commercial property consultancy FG Burnett have toasted a successful year, with the firm at the heart of a third of all office deals in Aberdeen during 2019.
UK will ‘lead’ climate action over next 30 years, Leadsom says
Britain will lead the next 30 years of climate action, Andrea Leadsom has claimed, amid opposition warnings over the Government's "stop-start" policies.
Flybe saved from collapse after government calls for air passenger duty review
Flybe's collapse has been averted after the Government told the airline it would review air passenger duty (APD) and shareholders agreed to inject additional investment.
Closing plan for Dounreay nuclear plant ‘unachievable’
Doubts are being cast on the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority’s (NDA) target of having Dounreay’s disappearance completed by 2033.
EU dedicates £850bn to climate change fight
The European Union plans to dedicate a quarter of its budget to tackling climate change and has set up a scheme to shift one trillion euro (£856 billion) in investment towards making the economy more environmentally friendly over the next 10 years.
Ofgem could ‘rip up’ licences of nine energy suppliers
Ofgem has warned it could rip up the licences of nine energy suppliers if they do not join a common system that allows households to take full advantage of their smart meters.
Office move for fledgling firm Sensalytx
Fledgling Aberdeen company Sensalytx has signed a tenancy agreement for new office accommodation at the Innovation Park in Bridge of Don.
Scotland’s climate goals ‘need to be backed with funding’, climate group warns
Scotland's climate change targets need to be backed up by funding for environmental projects in the upcoming budget, according to the Climate Emergency Response Group (CERG).
Seven people banned from oil vessels in Scotland after Extinction Rebellion protest at Dundee rig
Seven people have been banned from all oil vessels in Scotland after they appeared in court accused of scaling a Dundee rig on Monday.
Firms warned to justify excessive executive pay
UK firms are being urged to explain the level of executive pay after new research found top bosses receive about 117 times the annual wage of the average worker.
New company out to take fresh approach to financial planning
Two Aberdeen-based financial advisers have teamed up to launch a new business.
Three energy firms to pay £10.5m over August power cuts
Three companies will pay £10.5 million to the energy watchdog's redress fund over the power cuts in August which left more than one million customers without power and caused travel chaos, regulator Ofgem has said.
New CEO takes over reins at Subsea 7
Subsea 7 has confirmed changes to its executive management team, with John Evans now in place as chief executive.