The West of England is a pioneer in the fight against climate change. Our region's carbon emissions are 18% lower per person than the national average, and business emissions have dropped by 49% in the last decade. As a hotbed of green innovation, Bristol & Bath is at the forefront of developing and deploying zero-carbon energy solutions, driving the global transition to a sustainable future.
We work with a range of partners across the world, the UK and the region to help provide further support for your business. With our strong capabilities in R&D across the aerospace and advanced engineering, digital and tech, coupled with our dynamic and collaborative ecosystems, our region is ready to lead the global transition to clean energy.
IAAPS is driving the development of ultra-low emission vehicle technologies. By bridging the gap between academia and industry, our region is creating groundbreaking innovations that will shape the global automotive landscape. This focus on rapid research and development will accelerate the transition to zero-carbon vehicles.
The West of England is a green energy leader, with cutting-edge waste-to-energy facilities, operated by GENeco, Viridor, and Suez Environment's Severnside plan, and strong investments in biogas and electric buses. First Group's move to a zero-emission fleet by 2020 reinforced the region's position in sustainable transport.
The two new reactors at HPC mark the beginning of a significant programme of investment in nuclear power across the UK. In the West of England this includes:
Hinkley Point C (HPC) nuclear power station is the first new nuclear power station in the UK for a generation.
We can tell you more about the world-leading clean tech and energy sectors making a home in the region, and offer you unique guidance, connections, and support if you're considering getting set up here.
We're here to unlock your business potential in Bristol & Bath.