Neil Perry

Neil Perry is Content Director for Outlook Publishing.
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Electric Freightway : Electric HGVs Could Save 1,000 Tonnes of Carbon Per Truck by 2034

A single electric heavy goods vehicle (eHGV) could save around 1,000 tonnes of carbon emissions by 2034 compared with a diesel equivalent, according to the final report from the Electric Freightway programme published by Hitachi ZeroCarbon and GRIDSERVE.

Ellen MacArthur Foundation: Why Paper-Based Packaging is Vital to Tackle Plastic Pollution

A report from the Ellen MacArthur Foundation highlights the potential role of paper-based materials in addressing the growing environmental impact of flexible plastic packaging. The study calls for rapid innovation and industry collaboration to develop paper-based alternatives that can be responsibly designed and scaled.

Zero Emissions Truck and Van Grants and Depot Charging Scheme : £1 Billion in Funding to Electrify UK Fleets

UK businesses can now access £1 billion in government funding to adopt electric trucks and vans and install depot charging infrastructure. The Zero Emissions Truck and Van grants and the Depot Charging Scheme aim to cut fleet costs, reduce emissions, and strengthen resilience against fuel price volatility, supporting the UK logistics sector’s move toward net zero.

Rolls-Royce Invest £19.3m in Rotherham UK Facility to Boost Turbine Blade Production

A £2m grant from the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority has helped unlock a £19.3m investment by Rolls‑Royce to expand advanced manufacturing capability at its turbine blade facility in Rotherham.

LoganAir, Royal Mail & BETA Technologies : UK’s First Electric Flight Demo Launches Across Scotland

The UK’s first real-world electric aircraft demonstrations have launched across Scotland, as Loganair, Royal Mail and BETA Technologies test how electric aviation could support essential mail deliveries to remote communities.

How Starbucks is Growing Access to Cup Recycling

Starbucks is growing the number of cups that are suitable for curb-side recycling to reduce waste and support sustainability efforts. 

Behind the Kearney and Beroe AI Partnership to Reshape Procurement Decision-Making

Global consulting firm Kearney and procurement intelligence specialist Beroe have announced a strategic partnership aimed at helping enterprises strengthen procurement decision-making in increasingly volatile global markets and supply chains.

The Three Core Principles Behind Diageo’s New Climate Transition Plan

Global beverage producer Diageo has unveiled a new Climate Transition Plan (CTP) outlining how the company intends to reduce emissions across its operations and value chain while preparing the business for a low-carbon and climate-resilient future.

STG Logistics: Why Tariffs are Forcing a Supply Chain Reset

Tariff disruptions in 2025 triggered widespread supply chain changes, with companies accelerating sourcing diversification and redesigning logistics networks, according to new research from STG Logistics.