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As some lockdown measures lift in Scotland, we've teamed up with @scottishcanoe to urge people to stay safe on the water by keeping clear of man-made structures at our hydro sites https://www.sserenewables.com/news-and-views/2020/07/sse-renewables-and-the-scottish-canoe-association-urge-people-to-stay-safe-on-the-water-as-lockdown-lifts/ #safety #lockdown #Scotland
We welcome @borisjohnson @rishisunak @beisgovuk @hmtreasury plans for investment to be the route to recovery but #buildingbackbetter must also mean #buildingbackgreener.
Today I have set out a new deal for Britain, to deliver jobs, skills and infrastructure.
Read more here: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/pm-a-new-deal-for-britain
SSE Chief Executive Alistair Phillips-Davies is attending the #COP26 Business Leaders event, looking at the changes needed to advance a green and resilient future. We’ve already committed to harder and faster, science-based targets to cut our emissions 👉 https://bit.ly/31qfHI3
Today the Council for Sustainable Business is hosting a #COP26 Business Leaders event. 🌍
200 🇬🇧 business leaders will discuss the changes required to advance a green and resilient future. 💚
👇 Watch a clip from @AlokSharma_RDG's speech 👇
@DefraGovUK | #SustainableRecovery
Our CEO Alistair Phillips-Davies spoke at the recent @BritishAcademy_ #PurposeSummit alongside @khalafroula @darrenpjones @danlabbad @NgaireWoods watch again ➡️ https://youtu.be/zHNOrR71fs4.
As we approach the end of #EUSEW2020 it is worth looking at our Greenprint 👉https://bit.ly/2NyPOOg and the ways we can stimulate growth and investment to leave a legacy of a cleaner, more resilient economy #GreenRecovery. We look forward to the Clean Energy Transition Report.
Great #EUSEW2020 session on #energytransition towards a #climateneutralEU🇪🇺
Thank you @IEABirol for a forward-looking discussion!
We will release our first ever Clean Energy Transition - Technologies and Innovations Report with the State of the Energy Union report this Autumn.
Our network’s business @ssencommunity has announced two major investment projects across southern England totalling £2.3m
We’re at a pivotal moment in time, with concerted, focused effort we can all contribute towards improving lives. SSE will invest billions in the coming years and play a key role in the UK’s #GreenRecovery
Achieving the UK's climate goals & rebuilding the economy fit together. Actions we recommend will deliver better public health, improved biodiversity & access to nature, cleaner air, more comfortable homes & highly productive, rewarding employment. https://bit.ly/2Vf6D4U
Our colleague Lesley Speedie is at the helm of Blackwood and Kirkmuirhall Resilience Group, helping her community respond and recover to the coronavirus outbreak. today they got a mention from the House of Parliament – well done! https://edm.parliament.uk/early-day-motion/57169/blackwood-and-kirkmuirhill-resilience-group
Read how SSE’s Samantha Cunningham is helping #ShapeTheWorld this #IWED20 @INWED1919
Today is #InternationalWomenInEngineeringDay. In line with this year's theme to #ShapeTheWorld, we caught up with colleagues to find out how they're working to make our planet a better, safer, more innovative and exciting place: https://www.ssethermal.com/news-and-views/2020/06/celebrating-international-women-in-engineering-day/ #INWED2020 #WomenInSTEM
Doubling down on climate action can deal with two crises at once. We need a green recovery from #COVID19.
https://www.sse.com/news-and-views/2020/05/a-greenprint-for-a-cleaner-resilient-economy/
Out today, our new report with @PwC_UK, highlighting the central role the #energy sector can play in powering the post #COVID19 economic recovery: https://bit.ly/316qirM
#PoweringtheRecovery
Just one example of how critical @ssencommunity workers have been ensuring safe and reliable supplies of electricity:
https://www.sse.com/news-and-views/2020/06/hampshire-village-benefits-from-245-000-investment-to-improve-power-supplies/
#coronavirus #keyworker #keepingyougoing #electricity #renewables
Our teams have been ensuring safe and reliable supplies of electricity and supporting communities across the UK and Ireland.
#sseresults #coronavirus #keyworker #keepingyougoing #electricity #renewables
Stirring call to action for a clean, resilient recovery from @SSE CEO Alistair Phillips-Davies - massive commitment to accelerate investment in zero carbon power system, creating jobs and improving the air we breath. https://www.sse.com/news-and-views/2020/06/the-green-recovery-putting-our-money-where-our-mouth-is/
We’ve confirmed £7bn of investment. Here’s what more could be done to spur a #GreenRecovery #netzero #ClimateAction #electricity
As well as confirming our £7bn low carbon investment plans we published our Greenprint for a cleaner, more resilient economy. A plan for Government and businesses to kickstart the green recovery.
#SSEresults #greenrecovery #netzero #climateaction #renewables #electricity
ICYMI: We're investing £7bn for a low carbon future.
“Low-carbon investment can deliver a win-win – fighting both recession and climate change by building a cleaner, more resilient economy.”
#SSEresults #greenrecovery #netzero #climateaction #renewables #electricity
SSE to spend more than £7bn on 'helping to power green recovery' https://www.theguardian.com/business/2020/jun/17/sse-to-spend-more-than-7bn-on-green-recovery-energy-low-carbon-coronavirus?utm_term=Autofeed&CMP=twt_gu&utm_medium&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1592385839
Good businesses must have purpose with profit, that’s why we’re @FairTaxMark accredited and committed to paying our fair share – supporting the society in which we operate.
Today we reveal the results of our annual polling of the UK public. Reveal:
- record levels of concern about tax avoidance
- increased desire to see tougher rules
- support fair tax condtionality for business bailouts
More at https://fairtaxmark.net/the-new-lockdown-mindset-more-brits-call-for-greater-accountability-for-businesses-on-tax-avoidance-and-social-responsibility/ 1/n
If private companies rely on the public sector for survival when things are bad, the least they can do is fund that public sector when times are good. That’s the deal, it’s simple. https://twitter.com/FairTaxMark/status/1273146460314501121
Today we reveal the results of our annual polling of the UK public. Reveal:
- record levels of concern about tax avoidance
- increased desire to see tougher rules
- support fair tax condtionality for business bailouts
More at https://fairtaxmark.net/the-new-lockdown-mindset-more-brits-call-for-greater-accountability-for-businesses-on-tax-avoidance-and-social-responsibility/ 1/n