A third of farmers to invest in renewable energy, survey finds
(Tue 30/08)
More than a third of farmers are expecting to invest in renewable energy with many installing green power this year, according to a new survey.
UK bogs to rise in value as its carbon importance becomes clear
(Thu 28/07)
The price tag of Britain’s bogs could be set to soar, making them just as valuable as prime farmland after a review by scientists at Bangor University highlighted the growing importance of peatlands in carbon trading m
Green certified companies may still create as much pollution
(Sun 17/07)
Companies with environmental standard ISO 14001 certification may emit just as much air pollution as non-certified companies, according to a recent study.
EU carbon prices sink to lowest since recession
(Tue 28/06)
Prices in the EU's emissions trading system have plunged to the lowest levels since a recession-led sell off in March 2009, as European infighting over climate change goals drains the market of demand.
Big polluters set to earn billions from surplus carbon permits
(Mon 20/06)
New research by Sandbag Climate Campaign has revealed the top ten companies profiting from Europe’s Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS), all of whom are prominent members of trade associations actively lobbying to prevent t
Sustainable business market will reach tipping point in 2013
(Thu 19/05)
The global sustainable business market will reach a tipping point in 2013 triggering rapid market expansion, according to new research findings from independent analyst firm Verdantix.
Carbon capture could boost Scottish economy by £3 billion
(Thu 19/05)
The three proposed Scottish carbon capture and storage demonstration projects could be worth £3 billion to the national economy and generate 5,000 new jobs in construction and operation, according to new research releas
Emissions linked to European carbon trading scheme on the rise
(Tue 17/05)
Emissions of greenhouse gases from businesses participating in the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) increased by over 3% last year, according to the information provided by Member State registries.
Seaports unprepared for climate change threat, report warns
(Mon 16/05)
The majority of seaports around the world are unprepared for the potentially damaging impacts of climate change in the coming century, according to a new Stanford University study.
Majority of 500 biggest companies incorrectly reports green data
(Mon 09/05)
Study of over 500 FTSE companies reveals that only a minority of companies are providing environmental statistics in line with Government guidance.
Study ranks Europe's 300 biggest companies on carbon emissions
(Tue 26/04)
Europe's 300 biggest companies have for the first time been ranked according to their Greenhouse Gas emissions.
Report highlights huge gaps in sustainability reports
(Wed 20/04)
Leading companies are failing to have sustainability statements independently verified, according to a new report by consultants at Carbon Smart.
Most global companies plan to increase cleantech budgets
(Tue 05/04)
Three-quarters of large international corporates plan to increase or significantly increase cleantech budgets between 2012 and 2014, according to Ernst & Young's second annual global survey of cleantech adoption.
Water shortage becoming growth risk for business, says report
(Mon 04/04)
The shortage of freshwater is not only becoming more and more of an ecological risk, but it also is rapidly becoming a major business growth risk, according to a new study by WWF and German development bank DEG.
Majority of UK homeowners want to install renewable energy
(Fri 01/04)
One year on from the launch of the UK’s Feed-in Tariff (FIT), new research reveals the majority of UK homeowners are open to solar technology and are aware of the positive benefits of the FIT payback scheme.
