Global companies need to improve focus on water risk, report warns
(Wed 16/11)
Big companies are failing to recognise and act on water-related risks, according to new analysis released today.
Generation gap found in shoppers willing to pay more to go green
(Wed 09/11)
A green generation gap is developing after a survey found shoppers in their 20s and 30s are far happier than those in their 40s and 50s to pay a premium for food and drink products boasting a low carbon footprint.
Manchester United tops UK Government's carbon reduction league table
(Tue 08/11)
Manchester United Football Club has come joint top of the league table under the Government's new flagship Carbon Reduction Commitment programme.
Chain hotels beat independent rivals to go green
(Tue 25/10)
Chain hotels are doing a better job of going green than their independent competitors, according to a new analysis by Washington State University researchers.
European Union biodiesel production slumps in 2011
(Fri 21/10)
The European Biodiesel Board is reporting that the European Union biodiesel industry production forecasts are noting a 2011 decrease in output, the first since data has been gathered, down from 2010 figures of 9.57 milli
Research reveals future list of lucrative recycled metals
(Wed 19/10)
A new report has identified the metals believed to show the most promise for recovery and recycling over the next decade.
Consumers remain wary of green claims from motor-makers
(Mon 17/10)
Motor manufacturers selling eco-friendly models may be missing out on sales by prioritising marketing messages about environmental benefits over cost savings, according to new research.
Over half of UK business leaders want low-carbon scheme scraped
(Thu 13/10)
Business leaders are concerned that current UK energy regulations will not raise the investment needed to ensure the country’s low carbon future, and are calling on the government to either simplify or scrap some exist
Companies must increase emission cuts to help meet carbon budgets
(Thu 13/10)
Companies must set more ambitious greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets if the UK is to meet its Carbon Budgets, according to the 2011 edition of the FTSE 350 annual Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) report, pub
Investment in British ethical funds reaches record high of £11.3bn
(Wed 12/10)
The amount of money invested in Britain's green and ethical retail funds has reached a record high of £11.3 billion, according to figures released today by EIRIS, the non-profit sustainable investment research firm.
Consumer electronics firms lead CSR ratings, research finds
(Tue 11/10)
Consumer electronics companies lead the global ratings on issues of corporate social responsibility, according to a new study.
Carbon markets still a "fraudster's playground", report claims
(Mon 10/10)
Finance sector lobbyists are pushing the European Commission to block tighter regulation of the EU’s carbon market, a new report from Corporate Europe Observatory and Carbon Trade Watch, published today, reveals.
Smart meter roll-out will open up the energy market, study finds
(Tue 04/10)
The Government’s drive to install for smart meters in all consumer houses by 2020 means that energy companies need a shift in strategy if they are to see off competition from potential new entrants such as retailers, t
US small wind power sector to double in size to $634 million
(Sat 01/10)
Power generation from small wind turbines is an increasingly important part of the broader US market for renewable distributed energy generation.
Energy companies failing to support consumers with smart meters
(Wed 21/09)
The UK’s energy providers are falling short in providing energy efficiency initiatives that meet consumer demands and failing to educate on the money-saving benefits of the smart meter rollout, according to a new study
