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Project Acorn is the first airside hydrogen refuelling trial ever to take place at a major UK airport. 

Bristol Climate & Nature Partnership has launched a new partnership with Bristol City Centre BID to deliver free climate support to organisations in the area.

The Hydrogen in Aviation Alliance (HIA), which includes Bristol Airport, has released its Milestone Delivery Report on hydrogen-powered aviation in the UK.

Bristol Cargo Bikes for Businesses launches this month to offer local businesses a sustainable solution to freight delivery.

The A3 Weston Flyer, which links Bristol Airport with the town of Weston-super-Mare, saw a rapid increase in passenger numbers in 2023.

Bristol-based Solarsense has installed a huge 348-panel solar array at the Beacon as part of its recent £132 million refurbishment.

A leading UK provider of large-scale solar projects has designed and delivered a 2.8-acre solar installation to Bristol Airport, helping it complete the next phase of its sustainability journey. 

Mendip Activity Centre has been awarded a Bronze Green Tourism Award to recognise their commitment to improving sustainability.

Bristol Airport has won the Sustainable Airport award at this year’s Airport Honour Awards, run by International Airport Review.

An ethos of sourcing locally, championing seasonality, and eradicating food waste has seen The Pasture Restaurant group secure a 3* ‘Food Made Good’ Rating from the Sustainable Restaurant Association (SRA).

The council is calling on those who live in, work in or visit Bath to help shape the future of sustainable transport in the city by responding to a consultation launched this Monday (13 November). 
 

Data published by Climate Emergency UK show that councils in the West of England have scored above average in comparison to others across the country.