“Carbon chasm” revealed between FTSE 100 efforts and Govt targets
(Thu 07/01)
The 2008 UK Climate Change Act, sets some of the world’s most aggressive national targets by introducing the first ever long-term, legally binding, national framework to tackle dangerous climate change.
‘Unseen’ energy waste could cost small businesses £3bn in 2010
(Wed 30/12)
Small and medium sized business could be set to lose as much as £3 billion in 2010 as a result of inefficient equipment and energy wastage.
Archaic system and complex red tape threaten UK energy security
(Mon 07/12)
The UK’s desperate attempts to achieve energy security by 2015 are hamstrung by an archaic planning system, poor infrastructure and complex and ever-changing legislation, according to a new report.
Academics question ‘green’ initiatives on cutting carbon footprint
(Tue 24/11)
Businesses and other organisations signing up to so-called ‘green’ initiatives may be doing more harm to the planet than good, warns a new book compiled by two academics from the University of Essex.
Homebuilders stay on track with green agenda
(Mon 09/11)
NextGeneration, a ranking of the UK's 25 largest homebuilders, released today, proves that the sector has not let recessionary pressures nudge sustainability activities from the agenda.
Leading corporates focus spend on cleantech
(Thu 05/11)
Despite global economic uncertainty, spending by the world's biggest companies of developing or acquiring cleantech solutions remains strong and is primed to accelerate, according to research.
Cost of creating solar power drops by a third over a decade
(Thu 22/10)
The installed cost of solar photovoltaic (PV) power systems in the US has dropped by nearly a third, according to research by the Department of Energy's Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.
Eco packaging firm Vegware secures 6-figure investment
(Tue 20/10)
Vegware, a successful eco packaging start-up based in Edinburgh, has now closed on a significant investment deal with Bradenham Partners.
£18m investment boost for UK clean-tech sector
(Mon 19/10)
The Carbon Trust is to inject up to £18m in additional funding into the UK clean energy sector, providing a much needed 'shot in the arm' for clean tech start-ups and Britain's move to a low carbon economy. The addit
Vestas announces sharp slump in Q2 profits
(Tue 18/08)
Wind turbine maker Vestas has reported a sharp drop in profits less than a week after it shut its two UK factories with the loss of 425 jobs.
Business turning back on green policies
(Tue 18/08)
Businesses are turning their backs on green policies, with over half claiming they are "no use" in the current economic climate.
AA says eco-driving will cut costs
(Wed 24/06)
The environmental arguments for adopting a greener approach to driving are backed up by economic fact, according to the President of the AA.
Tougher energy consumption rules for office equipment
(Thu 18/06)
Tougher energy consumption rules for office equipment
Transport group delivers its 20-year low carbon vision
(Wed 06/05)
New Automotive Innovation and Growth Team (NAIGT) publishes its first report
Global study hails UK potential for small wind sector
(Fri 01/05)
UK manufacturing industry casts aside economic gloom to become world's largest exporter
