Net Zero Plans

By Jon Burnell

Net Zero refers to achieving a balance between the amount of greenhouse gas emissions produced and the amount removed from the atmosphere. Recognising that there will be some emissions but that these need to be fully offset, predominantly through natural carbon sinks such as oceans and forests. When the amount of carbon emissions produced are … Continued

Meet the e-scooter company primed to take over London

By Jon Burnell

Founded in 2018 by Paul Hodgins, Ginger aims to modernise “last mile” transport with small, clean, low speed electric vehicles including e-scooters and e-bikes. In July, Ginger began a partnership with Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen and the Combined Authority, with 100 e-Scooters being trialled as a new and sustainable mode of transport. The company … Continued

Environmental case study – JC Atkinson

By Jon Burnell

In 2020, Newable acquired JCA and we’re proud that the largest independent manufacturer of coffins and caskets to the UK funeral market are now part of the Newable family. This acquisition was driven by a proactive decision by Newable to invest in environmentally focused business, to which JCA is a market leader, alongside their business … Continued

Raising Aspirations – Mentoring young people across London

By Jon Burnell

The programme is scheduled to run for three months and consists of an introduction with the mentee followed by 30-minute virtual sessions, ideally at fortnightly intervals. Urban Synergy was founded in 2007 to help improve and support exceptional young talented people who, due to socio-economic circumstances, were underachieving. The charity works closely with students, schools, … Continued

Newable’s alignment to the 10 QCA Codes

By Jon Burnell

To maintain this high standard of governance, the Group Board has adopted the Quoted Companies Alliance (“QCA”) Corporate Governance Code. We have set out below our approach in relation to complying with each of the ten principles of the QCA Code. 1. Establish a strategy and business model which promotes long-term value for shareholders. Newable’s … Continued

Thriving despite a crisis

By Jon Burnell

Created by Rebecca Thomas ten years ago, Bonbon leads the way in the movement for design-led balloon creations combining unique products through a creative design aesthetic ensuring a natural defensive niche against competing products. Gone are the days of basic balloons; and there’s no need to head to Clintons for your birthday balloons any more. … Continued

Black History Month – Role Model Hero

By Jon Burnell

The series was created because Urban Synergy knows and understands how important positive role models are to lift young people and allow them to dream big. Having a variety of Role Models really exposes young people to the various career pathways available to them and how to access them. Read Lyca’s interview here.

Business leaders team up to create a more ethnically diverse city

By Jon Burnell

UK registered charity, created in 2007, Urban Synergy is an award-winning early intervention mentoring charity that helps over 1,000 young people each year between 10-18 years of age reach their full potential, through outcome-focused mentoring programmes and inspirational seminars. This diverse Corporate Advisory Board will enable the charity to grow successfully by bringing new expertise and experience as well as … Continued

Effective Practices for Sustaining Mental Wellbeing

By Jon Burnell

This environment could lead to ‘worst case scenario’ projections about what is happening and how it might impact us. When you think about it, your entire experience of life is created in your mind. Environmental information streams in through your senses and your brain filters, computes and organises that information to make meaning of the … Continued

Backing British Businesses – K&M McLoughlin

By Jon Burnell

One of the largest painting and decorating companies in London, K&M have vast experience of working across London and the Southeast on properties, from Grade I listed to modern multiple occupancy buildings in the social housing and private rental markets. K&M are also leaders in the construction industry’s positive impact story, with their very own … Continued