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EA NET ZERO INCENTIVISES I&C SOLAR POWER


TRANSITION Low carbon innovation specialist EA Net Zero (EA NZ) has launched an asset adoption package to help unlock the enormous potential of solar power generation across Britain’s industrial and commercial (I&C) landscape.


The EA NZ offer enables businesses and publicly funded organisations to install solar PV arrays without any upfront cost and to reduce reliance on costlier energy sources while at the same time enhancing sustainability.


The initiative aligns with the ambition of the UK government’s Solar Taskforce, which has a target to increase solar capacity to 70GW by 2035 as part of wider plans to power up Britain with cleaner, cheaper and more secure energy sources. Central to meeting this objective is the installation of solar PV arrays on business premises and buildings


NORTHWOOD SCOOPS TOP EDI AWARD


Northwood Hygiene Products Ltd, a specialist manufacturer and supplier of away-from-home (AfH) professional paper hygiene and wiping products, has won the inaugural Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Award in the Confederation of Paper industries’ 2024 Paper Industry Gold Awards.


New for 2024, the EDI award recognises a company or individual who has demonstrated exceptional commitment to the promotion of EDI.


Northwood’s winning entry was commended by the judges for its holistic strategy that supports its diverse workforce and had achieved results, including less staff attrition and faster recruitment.


Commenting on the award win, Dawn Roberts, HR Director at Northwood Hygiene, said: “We are absolutely thrilled to have won the EDI award, which recognises everything that we have done as a


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for a monthly rental payment. End users maintain complete control over the power generated, enabling them to enhance their sustainability, reduce consumption costs and potentially sell excess energy back to the grid.


Solar PV is a long-term energy proposition with a lifespan of 20+ years, offering industrial and commercial users protection against future energy price fluctuations and mitigating risks associated with any future green energy compliance costs.


such as warehouses, supermarkets, schools and car parks.


The EA NZ package leans on the expertise of the Energy Assets Group, a multi-utilities infrastructure business and one of Britain’s leading independent energy asset adoption and management companies.


EA NZ will design, install and maintain solar arrays in return


EA NZ was launched by Energy Assets Group in 2023 to help the I&C sector transition to low carbon technologies, with a portfolio comprising a flexible EV charge point offer, machine learning energy efficiency software and a specialist network connections service, in addition to its new solar PV offer.


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business around recruitment and engagement. We’re really proud of our HR strategy – ‘Success Through People’ – which aims to create an inclusive environment where colleagues, workers and our communities feel valued and thrive.


“We are committed to raising awareness and further improving our diversity and representation from local communities to enhance the employee experience and enable our colleagues to be their true selves."


Northwood’s HR strategy aims to reduce attrition, improve its safety record, boost efficiency and strengthen the reputation of the business in the local community.


It has improved labour turnover by more than 65%, led to an 11% increase in female directors and benefitted the financial wellbeing of 121 colleagues.


Last year saw Northwood continue to invest in staff, digital technologies, plant and customer service provision. The company has invested in new digital technologies to improve the employee experience. This included a new employee portal – ‘My Northwood’ - which is designed to empower employees, prioritise their safety, and boost engagement across the organisation.


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