--- title: UK News & Insights | Westinghouse | Our People & Culture description: Our People & Culture | What’s next for nuclear energy in the UK? Westinghouse is driving change and making news as a result of our innovation and technology leadership. 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In this new role, Jon will establish Westinghouse’s standalone, global accelerator for our innovative eVinci microreactor technology, with a focus on advanced design, commercialization, manufacturing and deployment. [Read more](https://info.westinghousenuclear.com/uk/news-insights/westinghouse-announces-new-president-of-evinci-microreactor-business) ## [Westinghouse Releases Inaugural Sustainability Report](https://info.westinghousenuclear.com/uk/news-insights/westinghouse-releases-inaugural-sustainability-report) #### Company is committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 Cranberry Township, PA, May 15, 2023 – Westinghouse Electric Company released its inaugural [Sustainability Report](https://www.westinghousenuclear.com/Portals/0/about/Westinghouse%202023%20ESG%20Report.pdf?ver=wco9fQumocInXuIxnbHOKg%3d%3d) today. This report highlights our work to deliver clean energy technology globally, protect the environment, embed sustainability throughout our business and invest in our employees and communities across the world. [Read more](https://info.westinghousenuclear.com/uk/news-insights/westinghouse-releases-inaugural-sustainability-report) ## [Westinghouse Announces Executive Management Appointments](https://info.westinghousenuclear.com/uk/news-insights/westinghouse-announces-executive-management-appointments) Cranberry Township, PA – Feb. 27, 2023 – Westinghouse today announced key changes to its leadership team. This follows the departure of Sam Shakir, President of the Operating Plant Services Business Unit, who decided to pursue opportunities outside of the company. [Read more](https://info.westinghousenuclear.com/uk/news-insights/westinghouse-announces-executive-management-appointments) ## [Westinghouse Brings SMART Metals Recycling and Treatment to the UK](https://info.westinghousenuclear.com/uk/news-insights/westinghouse-uk-metal-recycling) #### Strategic Agreement with Studsvik Expands Capabilities at Springfields Site Cranberry Township, PA, December 1, 2022 – Westinghouse Electric Company today signed a Technology License Agreement with Studsvik to develop a Metals Recycling and Treatment Facility at its Springfields site in Lancashire, UK. 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