Sustainability Digest #2
In this second edition of the Sustainability Digest we catch up with the latest news regarding climate change, responsible business, electric vehicles and more. Featuring B4 members such as Blenheim Palace, Versantus, Owen Mumford and many more.
Blenheim Palace Lake Dredge
As many of you are aware we had planned to dredge the Queen Pool at Blenheim in 2020, however this was put on hold due to the pandemic. The time has allowed us to do work on the lake which now means we can dredge the lake as a wet dredge, rather than the previously […]
Combatting Climate Change: Blenheim’s biggest battle
We are taking up the battle against Climate Change, to ensure that we not only preserve Blenheim for future generations, but also the planet.
Greener websites: taking the green initiative in digital
Like all businesses, we’re working hard to reduce our environmental impact. The time for ‘business as usual’ is behind us, and at Versantus we want to help our customers reduce the carbon footprint of their digital assets. Of course there’s a moral obligation to look after our planet, but, if you rely heavily on digital channels to do business, there’s a financial benefit too.
Owen Mumford announces 14M investment in new, state-of-the-art, BREAM-certified premises
Owen Mumford, a global leader in the design, manufacture and advancement of medical devices, today announced that work has started on the build of a brand-new, state-of-the-art production facility in Witney, Oxfordshire, UK.
The latest wave of electric vehicle chargers coming to county’s car...
The roll-out of hundreds of electric vehicle (EV) charging points in council-owned car parks in Oxfordshire has begun.
Nominations open for Oxfordshire’s Climate Action Heroes Awards
People and community groups at the forefront of climate action in Oxfordshire are to be recognised by the High Sheriff of Oxfordshire, Imam Monawar Hussain.
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Blenheim Palace named Sustainable Tourism Provider of the Year at UKinbound’s...
UKinbound, the UK’s leading travel trade association that represents the interests of the UK’s inbound tourism industry (international visitors) – which generated over £31 billion for the UK economy last year – awarded Blenheim Palace the accolade of Sustainable Tourism Provider of the Year at its Awards for Excellence ceremony on Thursday 26 September.
Engineering Excellence Sponsors return to Cherwell Business Awards
High Spec Composites Ltd are very proud to be returning sponsors of the Engineering Excellence category in the Cherwell Business Awards 2024. The Engineering Excellence Award is open to businesses of all sizes who are engineering and manufacturing quality products or components within the Cherwell District.
Art and design students team up with top sustainable fashion designers...
Oxford Brookes University students gained real life fashion industry experience by creating and building a set for two top British designers as part of London Fashion Week 2024.
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Lord-Lieutenant of Oxfordshire urges local businesses to continue collaborating
Blenheim Palace was the stunning setting for B4’s fifth annual Platinum Dinner in the awe-inspiring Saloon as Marjorie Glasgow BEM, His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Oxfordshire, attended as B4’s guest of honour, courtesy of local charity, Oxfordshire Community Foundation (OCF).
Gala Dinner for Ukraine at Blenheim Palace
On Saturday evening, invited guests and dignitaries convened at Blenheim Palace for a wonderful fundraising event aimed at supporting Ukrainian students to help them access intensive, short-term bootcamps in innovation and entrepreneurship.