Climate change

View article How solar energy will help Hull City Council reach net zero

How solar energy will help Hull City Council reach net zero

20th March 2022

Last month, it was announced that Hull City Council have appointed specialists in the renewable energy sector to assess the feasibility of the council’s corporate sites for installation of a number of green energy projects. The council are looking at installing rooftop solar photovoltaics (PV), solar farms, wind turbines and solar canopies across their corporate […]

View article Net Zero: Hull visitor attraction to be a UK leader in energy efficiency

Net Zero: Hull visitor attraction to be a UK leader in energy efficiency

19th March 2022

Last year, Hull City Council made the announcement that a new maritime experience at Hull’s historic North End Shipyard is set to become one of the most energy efficient buildings in the UK’s cultural and heritage sector. Hull City Council is shining a spotlight on projects which will help lead the UK to a Net […]

View article Hull District Heating Project could deliver cheaper and greener energy

Hull District Heating Project could deliver cheaper and greener energy

18th March 2022

A report into the Hull District Heating Project has found that it would be both technically and financially viable. The news comes as the council has this week announced its participation in the new Oh Yes! Net Zero campaign, encouraging local businesses and residents to drive down their emissions and take positive action on climate […]

View article Hull City Council awarded highest level for its green credentials nine years running

Hull City Council awarded highest level for its green credentials nine years running

16th March 2022

Hull City Council have retained their Investors in the Environment (iiE) Green level accreditation for the ninth year running. The accreditation is a national environmental scheme designed to help organisations save money, reduce their impact on the environment and receive endorsement for their green credentials. The council achieved a score of 81% and Green level, […]

View article Can we reach net zero? Oh Yes! Hull City Council joins forces with city partners to help Hull get to net zero

Can we reach net zero? Oh Yes! Hull City Council joins forces with city partners to help Hull get to net zero

14th March 2022

Hull City Council has joined forces with some of the biggest organisations in the area, including Reckitt, the University of Hull and Marketing Humber to support the launch the Oh Yes! Net Zero campaign – marking the start of our city leading the region and the UK to a net zero future. The Oh Yes! […]

View article Solar energy the key to powering Hull’s carbon neutral future

Solar energy the key to powering Hull’s carbon neutral future

22nd February 2022

Hull City Council have appointed specialists in the renewable energy sector to assess the feasibility of the council’s corporate sites for installation of a number of green energy projects. The council are looking at installing rooftop solar photovoltaics (PV), solar farms, wind turbines and solar canopies across their corporate sites. Hull City Council have appointed […]

View article Council approves new set of actions to tackle climate change

Council approves new set of actions to tackle climate change

24th January 2022

Hull City Council have approved a new set of actions for tackling climate change at today’s cabinet meeting. The cabinet approved the Carbon Neutral Pathway and Delivery Plan, which sets a net zero target for Hull of 2045, which builds on the carbon neutral target for 2030 previously agreed by council. There will be additional […]

View article New video launched to tell Hull’s story on tackling climate change

New video launched to tell Hull’s story on tackling climate change

5th January 2022

Hull City Council have launched a new video which shows how Hull and its local businesses are taking action locally to confront climate change. It calls upon even more local businesses and residents to step up and join the fight against climate change. Produced by Reddoor, the short video shows how businesses like manufacturers Eltheringtons […]

View article Vital flood defences at Victoria Pier completed

Vital flood defences at Victoria Pier completed

22nd December 2021

Works to install flood defences in Victoria Pier and Humber Dock Basin have been completed and the frontages will reopen to the public on Thursday 23 December. The £42 million pound Humber: Hull Frontage scheme was funded by the Environment Agency (EA) to provide tidal flooding protection to 130,000 properties in Hull. The EA removed […]

View article Council commended at Green Fleet Awards 2021

Council commended at Green Fleet Awards 2021

2nd December 2021

Hull City Council’s efforts in leading the way on electric vehicles have been recognised at a national awards ceremony. The Green Fleet Awards 2021, held last night at the British Motor Museum in Warwick, highlight the public and private sector vehicle fleet operators leading the way in tackling climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and […]

View article Urgent climate advice given to Yorkshire and Humber leaders

Urgent climate advice given to Yorkshire and Humber leaders

10th November 2021

A climate action plan for Yorkshire and the Humber finds that the region will have used up its share of the global carbon budget consistent with a “good chance” of staying within 1.5 °C of warming – the focus of COP26 currently taking place in Glasgow – within just six years if urgent action is […]

View article Humber unites ahead of COP26 to lead drive to net zero economy

Humber unites ahead of COP26 to lead drive to net zero economy

25th October 2021

Businesses, public sector organisations, schools, colleges and communities from across the Humber have come together to lead the fight against climate change ahead of the COP26 climate change conference. Last week’s five-day Waterline Summit involved 100 speakers at 26 separate events, engaging tens of thousands of people. Covering a wide range of topics, it aimed […]