Day: 17 March 2016

IRENA: Doubling renewable energy by 2030 will put world on track for Paris goals

An international accelerated push to double the share of renewables in the global energy mix by 2030 would lead to annual savings of $4.2trn and limit temperature rise to the crucial 2C target established at the Paris climate change conference, new research has claimed.

On wings of waste: Plane fuelled by recycled plastic wins Attenborough’s approval

A plan to fly across America in a plane powered by recycled plastic has been welcomed by legendary broadcaster and naturalist Sir David Attenborough as a "sign of hope in a very depressing world".

Businesses ‘dared’ to embrace circular economy as ING prepares for new era of green finance

EXCLUSIVE: Companies should be ready and willing to shake up their business models in favour of the circular economy, with Dutch multinational banking group ING indicating a strong desire to provide more financial support for the low-carbon movement.

Coca-Cola calls on policymakers to take circular economy ‘leap of faith’

Soft drinks giant Coca-Cola has called on global governments and regulators to ignite a 'cultural shift' towards closed-loop business models - a transition that will only be possible if policymakers take a 'leap of faith' to back the circular economy.

Data collection for agricultural supply chains set for streamlined upgrade

A host of big brand food producers including Mondelez, PepsiCo and Marks & Spencer will have their agricultural supply chain data collection and management streamlined through a new platform partnership between Sedex and the Sustainable Agricultural Initiative (SAI).

Heathrow unveils online platform to tackle freight fleet emissions

Heathrow's pledge to become the most sustainable airport hub in the world has been bolstered by a new emissions reduction blueprint that puts an emphasis on tackling freight emissions through an online data portal.

Last chance to register for edie’s ESOS webinar – TODAY at 11am

Join us at 11am today (17 March) for a free webinar exploring the business benefits of the Government's Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS).

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