sustainability

Date set for NBRA Greener Awards

The NBRA has confirmed that the Greener Bodyshop Awards will take place on Thursday, 20 October at West Midlands Safari Park. The awards were introduced in 2019 in recognition of […]

Europcar broadens EV options

Europcar Mobility Group UK has increased the number of electric vehicles on offer within its mobility solutions. The latest additions include an order for several hundred Tesla Model 3 for […]

AkzoNobel confirms CNR collaboration

AkzoNobel has announced a new coloration with Carbon Neutral Repair (CNR), a leading consultancy in carbon neutrality. The partnership will support bodyshops to better understand and manage the impact that […]

EV hire demand still minimal

A quarter (26%) of customers would like to hire an electric car, although concerns around charging remain a dissuading factor. This is according to a survey carried out by Opinium, […]

2030 ban too soon, say drivers

A new survey has found that 60% of UK drivers think 2030 is too early to stop selling petrol and diesel cars. The survey of 2,000 drivers carried out by […]

BCF wins gold award from Cycling UK

The British Coatings Federation (BCF) has achieved gold status in Cycling UK’s Cycle Friendly Employer Awards. The Cycling Friendly Employer accreditation is an internationally recognised benchmark for active travel culture […]

ADAS launches new green solution

RSK Group company ADAS has launched a new service to help businesses meet their environmental targets. ADAS Natural Solutions will bring together various in-house services to deliver a bespoke solution […]

Volvo commits to fossil-free steel

Volvo Cars has become the first car maker to sign up to the SteelZero initiative, which aims to increase demand for fossil-free steel and accelerate a transition to carbon neutrality […]

Copart strives toward Greenest Fleet on the Street

Copart has received delivery of 20 new DAF 3-car transporters as it strives to operate the ‘Greenest Fleet on the Street’. In line with the rest of the company’s 250-strong transport […]

Poor infrastructure slowing EV switch

More than half of van owners say they are discouraged from switching to an electric van due to a lack of chargepoint infrastructure. This is according to new research by […]

BCF launches new VOC initiative

From this month, paint manufactures will be able to promote their sustainability to credentials to customers after the launch of a new scheme. The British Coatings Federation has introduced the […]

iRG adopts R-M’s sustainable system

Innovative Repair Group (iRG) has announced a partnership with R-M Automotive Refinish, BASF’s premium refinish brand, that it believes will help it meet its sustainability targets. Following a successful trial, […]