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Innovate Manchester recently announced the launch of its news series of innovation workshops, calling on Greater Manchester based businesses to come forward with challenges that require support from local SMEs and academia.

In March, OakNorth Bank, an SME-focused neobank which has been operating from Manchester since its launch in September 2015, published its 2021 annual report, which for the first time, included its ESG Report. We sat down with the OakNorth Bank team to learn a bit more about what they’re doing with regards to sustainability, and see what learnings other businesses across Greater Manchester can gain from their experiences so far.

Six ways Manchester is investing in our planet 

#EarthDay2022#InvestinourPlanet 

1. Manchester’s accelerated Carbon Neutral Target  

2. Real investment into green projects  

3. Innovation in Advanced Materials

4. Sustainable buildings

5. Green Finance

6. Inner-city transport

7. Making business green

Manchester offers access to world-leading research facilities, state-of-the-art science parks and dedicated “living labs” which provide businesses with controlled and real-world environments to test and trial new low carbon innovations.  

To find out how Manchester can help you innovate and invest in a greener future, talk to our sector specialist David Hilton: 

Head of Business Development – Manufacturing and Advanced Materials david.hilton@midas.org.uk