EU emissions drop leaves carbon trading “high and dry”
(Thu 01 Apr 2010 18:14)
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 Mar 2010 22:09)
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 Mar 2010 20:15)
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
Gulf states face crippling shortage of resources, report claims
(Tue 30 Mar 2010 13:35)
The regional economic slowdown has temporarily reduced the risk of power cuts and water shortages, but the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states need to move fast to improve the management of power, water and food resour
Forum finds unique political unity on green agenda
(Mon 29 Mar 2010 20:18)
The UK's spending plans on renewable energy and the modernising of the nation's energy infrastructure has created a unique common ground between all three major parties, according to the European Future Energy Forum.
Good Energy tops Which? customer survey for electricity suppliers
(Sat 27 Mar 2010 10:43)
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.
At-a-glance: Low carbon details of today's UK Budget
(Wed 24 Mar 2010 18:47)
Investment in low carbon technologies was at the heart of the Budget delivered by the Chancellor today.
Skilled engineers are a national resource for UK renewables sector
(Tue 23 Mar 2010 16:04)
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 Mar 2010 21:05)
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.
Industry welcomes Tories' 12-point energy plan to green Britain
(Fri 19 Mar 2010 19:33)
In the run up to the UK General Election, the Conservative Party has launched plans for the largest overhaul of British energy policy since the early 1980s.
Methane tsunami warning as frozen seabed starts breaking up
(Wed 17 Mar 2010 23:50)
An international team of researchers has discovered a section of the Arctic Ocean seabed holding extensive stores of frozen methane is displaying signs of instability and widespread greenhouse gas leaks.
European call for green pharma framework
(Sun 14 Mar 2010 13:39)
A recent report raises awareness of the impact of pharmaceuticals in the environment. Experts from science, industry and the state sector have drawn up a series of proposals for actions that need to be taken at the Europ
UK plc spending on climate change to top £3.5bn in 2010
(Thu 25 Feb 2010 10:52)
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 Feb 2010 19:11)
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 Feb 2010 00:35)
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
Project launched to study home energy efficiency
(Mon 15 Feb 2010 20:12)
Home energy management firm PassivSystems is to lead an innovative study into residential energy technologies, launched by the Energy Technologies Institute (ETI).
Co-op stores flunk in freezer greenhouse gas league
(Mon 01 Feb 2010 22:29)
The Co-operative Group’s green and ethical credentials have been called into question in a new survey examining the impact of supermarket fridges and freezers on global warming.
UK industry must go “beyond carbon”, says influential group
(Mon 01 Feb 2010 00:14)
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
Business chief urges firms to cut £3bn energy wastage with Carbon Trust
(Sat 30 Jan 2010 19:16)
Rising energy prices and higher taxes are the biggest worries facing British businesses in 2010 after the state of the economy, according to new research released by the Carbon Trust.
Business car fleets continue to slash emissions
(Sat 30 Jan 2010 16:25)
Britain’s business car fleets continued to make progress in reducing their carbon emissions last year, according to the latest figures from the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA).
