The "Renewable Energy Snapshots" report, published by the European Commission's Joint Research Centre (JRC), shows that renewable energy sources accounted for 62% (17GW) of the new electricity generation capacity inst
BP oil spill could trigger drop in green investment, expert warns
(Mon 14/06)
The BP oil spill will have major long-term implications for UK businesses and consumers, resulting in reduced investment in cleaner energy, leading analysts Saturn Energy said today.... Read more
China & India have greater focus on energy efficiency than Europe & US
(Thu 03/06)
Despite a global recession, investment levels in energy efficiency have remained strong according to the Energy Efficiency Indicator (EEI) released today by Johnson Controls, the global leader in delivering products, ser... Read more
Measuring the global travel chaos of volcano ash cloud
(Sat 24/04)
Eyjafjallajökull and its massive cloud of volcanic ash clearly have had an enormous impact on Europe and its airports, disrupting the mobility of millions and costing airlines more than a billion euros. But what about t... Read more
BSkyB leads carbon reporting as report slams rest of FTSE350
(Mon 19/04)
A vast majority of the carbon and environmental claims made by FTSE350 companies lack credibility and verification, according to a new report from Smart Sustainability, a leading sustainability consultancy.... Read more
Renewables now accounts for 62% of new power capacity in Europe
(Tue 06/07)
The "Renewable Energy Snapshots" report, published by the European Commission's Joint Research Centre (JRC), shows that renewable energy sources accounted for 62% (17GW) of the new electricity generation capacity inst
BP oil spill could trigger drop in green investment, expert warns
(Mon 14/06)
The BP oil spill will have major long-term implications for UK businesses and consumers, resulting in reduced investment in cleaner energy, leading analysts Saturn Energy said today.
China & India have greater focus on energy efficiency than Europe & US
(Thu 03/06)
Despite a global recession, investment levels in energy efficiency have remained strong according to the Energy Efficiency Indicator (EEI) released today by Johnson Controls, the global leader in delivering products, ser
Measuring the global travel chaos of volcano ash cloud
(Sat 24/04)
Eyjafjallajökull and its massive cloud of volcanic ash clearly have had an enormous impact on Europe and its airports, disrupting the mobility of millions and costing airlines more than a billion euros. But what about t
BSkyB leads carbon reporting as report slams rest of FTSE350
(Mon 19/04)
A vast majority of the carbon and environmental claims made by FTSE350 companies lack credibility and verification, according to a new report from Smart Sustainability, a leading sustainability consultancy.
EU emissions drop leaves carbon trading “high and dry”
(Thu 01/04)
New data released by the European Commission reveals that industrial emissions in 2009 fell by a dramatic 11% in a single year putting them below the caps that have been set.
Coca Cola beats Pepsi in sustainable soft drinks' league table
(Tue 30/03)
Coca Cola has beaten its rivals Pepsi in a respected sustainable league table while Red Bull, Powerade and Vitamin Water all flunked with zero scores.
Biodiversity schemes boosts economy of local communities
(Tue 30/03)
Farmers who make the commitment to land management schemes aimed at protecting biodiversity and the natural environment also provide additional income, employment and other social benefits for their local communities, a
Good Energy tops Which? customer survey for electricity suppliers
(Sat 27/03)
Good Energy, one of the UK’s leading renewable energy generators, has been voted best electricity supplier in a customer satisfaction survey conducted by Which?, the independent consumer watchdog.
Skilled engineers are a national resource for UK renewables sector
(Tue 23/03)
The answer to the skills shortage in the off-shore wind energy business is for engineers to transfer from other sectors into the renewables industry, according to one of the UK’s leading specialist recruitment consulta
US spends $2.8 billion on wasted PC power as Ford slashes costs
(Mon 22/03)
Shutting down computers at night has saved Ford Motor Company more than one million dollars and reduced its carbon footprint by up to an estimated 25,000 metric tons.
UK plc spending on climate change to top £3.5bn in 2010
(Thu 25/02)
Large firms in the UK will spend over $5.3 billion (£3.5bn) on climate change and sustainability initiatives in 2010, according to a new report from independent research firm Verdantix.
BASF tops sustainability league table of chemical companies
(Wed 24/02)
Global chemical companies could release at least one billion Euro in cash flow if they increase their sustainability performance.
World class carbon management needs business transformation
(Thu 18/02)
Until CEOs take ownership of carbon management as a business transformation challenge, not a corporate responsibility issue, their firms will fail to achieve absolute reductions in CO₂ emissions, according to a new rep
UK industry must go “beyond carbon”, says influential group
(Mon 01/02)
The UK must adopt an industrial strategy which goes 'beyond carbon' to address critical resource efficiency challenges in all areas of the economy if it is to maintain employment and a competitive, sustainable advantag
