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BBC News
2 days ago
- General
- BBC News
Shepreth village hall net zero aims could encourage others
Efforts to turn an old village hall into an eco-friendly and sustainable building could inspire others to do the same, parish councillors March, Shepreth was awarded just over £62,000 from South Cambridgeshire District Council's net-zero villages scheme towards the "complete refurbishment of the village hall to make it net-zero and to act as a 'showcase' for retrofitting of historic buildings".Solar panels were fitted two years ago and now external insulation, new windows and a door have been Fisher, from the parish council, said he hoped residents would be inspired to make similar changes in their own homes. The village hall, built in 1909, is at the centre of the community, holding events and hosting a nursery said: "We want to refurbish the village hall to make it better insulated so it's a better working environment - but most importantly we want to make it an exemplar of the sustainable processes that we can encourage the village and surrounding parishes to adopt, so we end up with better energy conservation, lower fuel bills and a more sustainable future."One of our driving motivations is that whatever we do for the village has to be something that's attractive and accessible for the whole village irrespective of income levels - but whether they do that is an independent choice to have the option of cheaper energy." Ruth White, another councillor, said: "The village hall costs a lot to run and we need to make it more efficient for the users."The nursery school has already said it's more comfortable to use [since the changes]," she said: "The hall needs to be brought into the 21st Century in terms of its sustainable profile."It's an exciting prospect and hopefully in nine or 10 months' time it will be completed."And we are working with other parishes in the area as we want them to use our experience as a foundation stone for their own projects." Follow Cambridgeshire news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
Khaleej Times
07-08-2025
- Business
- Khaleej Times
AMBIPAR and Ajman Bank forge strategic partnership
In a move to contribute towards sustainable transformation of the UAE economy, Ambipar, a global leader in environmental and carbon solutions, and Ajman Bank, one of the UAE's most dynamic financial institutions, are proud to announce a long-term strategic partnership aimed at supporting Ajman Bank's ambitious net-zero and sustainable finance strategy. This alliance represents a shared commitment to the planet, uniting innovation, technology, and purpose around a clear mission: to accelerate the journey towards carbon neutrality, strengthening the role of the financial and environmental sectors in building a lasting green legacy. Together, Ambipar and Ajman Bank will seek areas of collaboration to integrate environmental services, carbon solutions, and innovative financial products, delivering tangible climate impact and market differentiation. Key pillars of the partnership • Net zero strategy & carbon management: Ajman Bank and Ambipar will co-create a robust strategy and roadmap to mitigate and offset Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions, supported by Ambipar's expertise in carbon accounting, reduction planning, and blockchain-based traceability technologies, ensuring full transparency and international credibility. • Sustainable finance & green products: The partnership will explore the launch of new green banking solutions, unprecedented in the regional market, including carbon-neutral credit cards, and green savings accounts, and areas in which customers will have the ability to offset their emissions in real-time via tokenized, high integrity, verified carbon credits generated through forest conservation projects. • Environmental services for operations: With a focus on tangible results, Ambipar and Ajman Bank will explore ways to improve waste management, zero-waste certification, environmental compliance, and emergency response services across its 12 branches. • Sustainability centre of excellence: Ajman Bank's Sustainability Centre of Excellence (SCoE) will pursue partnership with Ambipar to improve its capacity to to empower corporate clients to align their businesses with global sustainability and governance demands, offering decarbonization, ESG reporting, and regulatory compliance solutions. • Community engagement: Ajman Bank with the support of Ambipar will consider adopting the 'Green Path' initiative which will enable its clients to contribute to local tree planting, receive environmental certifications, and actively participate in building a regenerative future in the UAE. 'This collaboration with Ambipar represents a significant milestone for Ajman Bank as it strengthens its commitment to sustainability by actively engaging with global leaders in the field. Through this partnership, the bank reaffirms its dedication to responsible forward-thinking practices and also sets a clear path toward adopting and promoting leading sustainability standards. It underscores our continuous efforts to innovate, lead by example, and contribute to UAE's global sustainability agenda,' said Mustafa Khalfawi, CEO, Ajman Bank. 'This partnership with Ajman Bank represents a powerful step forward in our mission to support the UAE's journey toward net zero. We are honored to be chosen by Ajman Bank as their strategic sustainability partner and bring Ambipar's global expertise to help advance environmental performance across the country's financial and business sectors. Together, we aim to make sustainability not just a goal, but a shared value embedded in everyday operations and decisions,' said Rafael Tello, President, Ambipar Middle East. 'Ambipar's mission is to support the construction of a world with net-zero emissions. Being alongside Ajman Bank on this journey is an honor and a responsibility we proudly embrace. Our commitment is clear: to transform intentions into concrete actions that make a difference for the climate, for business, and for future generations.' A regional first in green innovation This visionary partnership positions Ajman Bank as a first-mover in joining hands with Ambipar in the region, reinforcing its leadership position within the UAE Banking sector. By aligning with Ambipar's verified carbon and environmental services platform, Ajman Bank clients and stakeholders will benefit from world-class tools and transparent, traceable and auditable impact aligned with international climate goals.
Zawya
07-08-2025
- Business
- Zawya
AMBIPAR and Ajman Bank forge strategic partnership toward a joint sustainability journey
Ajman, UAE – In a move to contribute towards sustainable transformation of the UAE economy, Ambipar, a global leader in environmental and carbon solutions, and Ajman Bank, one of the UAE's most dynamic financial institutions, are proud to announce a long-term strategic partnership aimed at supporting Ajman Bank's ambitious net-zero and sustainable finance strategy. This alliance represents much more than a collaboration: it is a shared commitment to the planet, uniting innovation, technology, and purpose around a clear mission: to accelerate the journey towards carbon neutrality, strengthening the role of the financial and environmental sectors in building a lasting green legacy. Together, Ambipar and Ajman Bank will seek areas of collaboration to integrate environmental services, carbon solutions, and innovative financial products, delivering tangible climate impact and market differentiation. Key Pillars of the Partnership Net Zero Strategy & Carbon Management: Ajman Bank and Ambipar will co-create a robust strategy and roadmap to mitigate and offset Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions, supported by Ambipar's expertise in carbon accounting, reduction planning, and blockchain-based traceability technologies, ensuring full transparency and international credibility. Sustainable Finance & Green Products: The partnership will explore the launch of new green banking solutions, unprecedented in the regional market, including carbon-neutral credit cards, and green savings accounts, and areas in which customers will have the ability to offset their emissions in real-time via tokenized, high integrity, verified carbon credits generated through forest conservation projects. Environmental Services for Operations: With a focus on tangible results, Ambipar and Ajman Bank will explore ways to improve waste management, zero-waste certification, environmental compliance, and emergency response services across its 12 branches. Sustainability Centre of Excellence: Ajman Bank's Sustainability Centre of Excellence (SCoE) will pursue partnership with Ambipar to improve its capacity to to empower corporate clients to align their businesses with global sustainability and governance demands, offering decarbonization, ESG reporting, and regulatory compliance solutions. Community Engagement: Ajman Bank with the support of Ambipar will consider adopting the 'Green Path' initiative which will enable its clients to contribute to local tree planting, receive environmental certifications, and actively participate in building a regenerative future in the UAE. 'This collaboration with Ambipar represents a significant milestone for Ajman Bank as it strengthens its commitment to sustainability by actively engaging with global leaders in the field. Through this partnership, the bank reaffirms its dedication to responsible forward-thinking practices and also sets a clear path toward adopting and promoting leading sustainability standards. It underscores our continuous efforts to innovate, lead by example, and contribute to UAE's global sustainability agenda' - Mustafa Khalfawi, CEO, Ajman Bank 'This partnership with Ajman Bank represents a powerful step forward in our mission to support the UAE's journey toward net zero. We are honored to be chosen by Ajman Bank as their strategic sustainability partner and bring Ambipar's global expertise to help advance environmental performance across the country's financial and business sectors. Together, we aim to make sustainability not just a goal, but a shared value embedded in everyday operations and decisions.' - Rafael Tello, President, Ambipar Middle East 'Ambipar's mission is to support the construction of a world with net-zero emissions. Being alongside Ajman Bank on this journey is an honor and a responsibility we proudly embrace. Our commitment is clear: to transform intentions into concrete actions that make a difference for the climate, for business, and for future generations.' A Regional First in Green Innovation This visionary partnership positions Ajman Bank as a first-mover in joining hands with Ambipar in the region, reinforcing its leadership position within the UAE Banking sector. By aligning with Ambipar's verified carbon and environmental services platform, Ajman Bank clients and stakeholders will benefit from world-class tools and transparent, traceable and auditable impact aligned with international climate goals. The signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) took place on the 4th of August 2025, during a joint event at Ajman Bank's headquarters, symbolizing a shared commitment to sustainable development in the UAE and beyond. -Ends- About AMBIPAR Ambipar is a global leader in environmental solutions and invests and operates decarbonization, circular economy, energy transition and environmental regeneration projects. It was founded in 1995 and operates in Brazil and 41 countries with a broad portfolio of environmental services, especially for waste recovery and responses to environmental emergencies, based on the principles of sustainability. A pioneer in various products and services, it is a benchmark in the market by Research, Development, and Innovation (RD&I), with more than 100 circular economy solutions, over 25 patents, and more than 50 national and international innovation awards. With mor than 23 thousand employees around the world and over 600 operational bases, the company has shares listed on B3 and The New York Stock Exchange. Its performance is also recognized by Standard & Poor's, which classified Ambipar's shares as green stocks on the B3, the Brazilian stock exchange. For more information, visit: About Ajman Bank Ajman Bank is one of the leading Islamic banks in the UAE, dedicated to delivering innovative financial services rooted in sustainability, ethics, and customer value. The Bank chairs the UAE Banks Federation Second ESG Committee and is actively shaping the future of sustainable finance in the region. For media inquiries or further information, please contact: Rafael Tello, President, Ambipar Middle East | Zohaib Ali Zahid, Head of Enterprise Project Management Office and ESG, Ajman Bank |
Al Bawaba
07-08-2025
- Business
- Al Bawaba
AMBIPAR and Ajman Bank Forge Strategic Partnership Toward a Joint Sustainability Journey
In a move to contribute towards sustainable transformation of the UAE economy, Ambipar, a global leader in environmental and carbon solutions, and Ajman Bank, one of the UAE's most dynamic financial institutions, are proud to announce a long-term strategic partnership aimed at supporting Ajman Bank's ambitious net-zero and sustainable finance alliance represents much more than a collaboration: it is a shared commitment to the planet, uniting innovation, technology, and purpose around a clear mission: to accelerate the journey towards carbon neutrality, strengthening the role of the financial and environmental sectors in building a lasting green legacy. Together, Ambipar and Ajman Bank will seek areas of collaboration to integrate environmental services, carbon solutions, and innovative financial products, delivering tangible climate impact and market Pillars of the Partnership• Net Zero Strategy & Carbon Management: Ajman Bank and Ambipar will co-create a robust strategy and roadmap to mitigate and offset Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions, supported by Ambipar's expertise in carbon accounting, reduction planning, and blockchain-based traceability technologies, ensuring full transparency and international credibility.• Sustainable Finance & Green Products: The partnership will explore the launch of new green banking solutions, unprecedented in the regional market, including carbon-neutral credit cards, and green savings accounts, and areas in which customers will have the ability to offset their emissions in real-time via tokenized, high integrity, verified carbon credits generated through forest conservation projects.• Environmental Services for Operations: With a focus on tangible results, Ambipar and Ajman Bank will explore ways to improve waste management, zero-waste certification, environmental compliance, and emergency response services across its 12 branches. • Sustainability Centre of Excellence: Ajman Bank's Sustainability Centre of Excellence (SCoE) will pursue partnership with Ambipar to improve its capacity to to empower corporate clients to align their businesses with global sustainability and governance demands, offering decarbonization, ESG reporting, and regulatory compliance solutions. • Community Engagement: Ajman Bank with the support of Ambipar will consider adopting the 'Green Path' initiative which will enable its clients to contribute to local tree planting, receive environmental certifications, and actively participate in building a regenerative future in the UAE.'This collaboration with Ambipar represents a significant milestone for Ajman Bank as it strengthens its commitment to sustainability by actively engaging with global leaders in the field. Through this partnership, the bank reaffirms its dedication to responsible forward-thinking practices and also sets a clear path toward adopting and promoting leading sustainability standards. It underscores our continuous efforts to innovate, lead by example, and contribute to UAE's global sustainability agenda' - Mustafa Khalfawi, CEO, Ajman Bank 'This partnership with Ajman Bank represents a powerful step forward in our mission to support the UAE's journey toward net zero. We are honored to be chosen by Ajman Bank as their strategic sustainability partner and bring Ambipar's global expertise to help advance environmental performance across the country's financial and business sectors. Together, we aim to make sustainability not just a goal, but a shared value embedded in everyday operations and decisions.'- Rafael Tello, President, Ambipar Middle East'Ambipar's mission is to support the construction of a world with net-zero emissions. Being alongside Ajman Bank on this journey is an honor and a responsibility we proudly embrace. Our commitment is clear: to transform intentions into concrete actions that make a difference for the climate, for business, and for future generations.'A Regional First in Green InnovationThis visionary partnership positions Ajman Bank as a first-mover in joining hands with Ambipar in the region, reinforcing its leadership position within the UAE Banking sector. By aligning with Ambipar's verified carbon and environmental services platform, Ajman Bank clients and stakeholders will benefit from world-class tools and transparent, traceable and auditable impact aligned with international climate goals. The signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) took place on the 4th of August 2025, during a joint event at Ajman Bank's headquarters, symbolizing a shared commitment to sustainable development in the UAE and beyond. © 2000 - 2025 Al Bawaba ( Signal PressWire is the world's largest independent Middle East PR distribution service.
Al Bawaba
23-07-2025
- Business
- Al Bawaba
Union Coop and Positive Zero Launch one of the Middle East's Largest Retail Solar Energy Projects
Union Coop (UNIONCOOP:DFM), the largest consumer cooperative in the UAE, in partnership with Positive Zero, a leading provider of decentralized clean energy solutions, has launched one of the Middle East's largest solar energy projects in the retail sector. The long-term agreement will see the installation of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems on roofs and parking areas across Union Coop locations, aimed at significantly reducing carbon emissions and supporting the UAE's net-zero agreement was signed at Union Coop's headquarters in Al Warqa City Mall, Dubai in the presence of Mr. Mohamed Al Hashemi, CEO of Union Coop; Mr. Mohammed Abdulghaffar Hussain, Chairman of Positive Zero; Mr. Ahmed Al Zarooni, Chief Real Estate Officer of Union Coop; Mr. David Auriau, CEO of Positive Zero; and Mr. Laurent Longuet, CEO of Positive Zero's Generation business, along with other distinguished attendees. Scheduled for completion by mid-2026, the project will cover up to 30 Union Coop sites across Dubai and the Umm Al Quwain Coop headquarters (managed by Union Coop). With an installed capacity of 17.3 megawatts, the system is expected to produce approximately 29.23 gigawatt-hours of clean electricity annually—enough to power over 4,000 initiative will reduce carbon emissions by up to 21,650 tons each year, the equivalent environmental benefit of planting approximately 325,000 trees. It aligns with the UAE Net Zero 2050 Strategic Initiative and the UAE Energy Strategy 2050, which aims to raise clean energy's share to 30% of the national energy mix by on the milestone, Mohamed Al Hashemi, CEO of Union Coop, said: "Today marks a landmark moment in Union Coop's journey to become a leader in sustainability. By integrating clean energy solutions into our daily operations, we reaffirm our commitment to supporting the UAE's vision for a net-zero future by 2050. Union Coop aims to serve as a role model in the retail sector by adopting innovative practices that reduce carbon emissions and create lasting environmental impact.""Our responsibility as a cooperative goes beyond serving the people, as we are equally committed to protecting the environment and embedding sustainable practices that ensure a brighter future for generations to come."For his part, Mohammed Abdulghaffar Hussain, Chairman of Positive Zero, added: 'Union Coop has an important heritage, serving the UAE community for decades. This project represents one of the largest retail chain solar agreements ever signed in the Middle East and Positive Zero's most extensive generation undertaking for the retail sector in the UAE to date. We look forward to a long, successful partnership with Union Coop and delivering major environmental benefits from this renewable energy mission.'Echoing similar sentiments, David Auriau, CEO of Positive Zero, stated: 'Union Coop is making a major step forward in its sustainability journey with this distributed solar project. Our teams are already working together on the first phase, and by this time next year, we expect clean, renewable energy to be powering all agreed sites. Collaboratively, we will drive greater operational, economic and environmental sustainability and identify the potential for further clean energy innovations.' Union Coop continues to champion sustainability through impactful initiatives, including banning single-use plastic bags, adopting eco-friendly packaging, and collaborating with public and private sectors to reduce supply chain emissions.
