Day: 7 December 2015

COP21 Monday review: Energy pledges hit the headlines

A packed first day of week two at COP21 saw businesses, nations and organisations take aim at the cause of two thirds of global emissions - energy generation.

Companies pledge support to vulnerable supply chains through Fairtrade Carbon Credits scheme

Logistics company DHL and retailer Marks & Spencer are among a host of businesses backing a new Fairtrade initiative which offsets 'unavoidable' emissions by supporting rural supply chains.

A rising tide on the corporate agenda – Overcoming the world’s water challenges together

Global Solar Council launched at COP21

A new international trade body has been launched for the solar industry today (7 December) at COP21 in Paris.

A tale of two cities

Is it really possible to make a business plan for zero carbon?

BMW and Coca-Cola join latest wave of RE100 pledges

Carmaker BMW and soft drinks producer Coca Cola Enterprises are among the latest companies pledging to source all of their electricity from renewable energy sources as they join The Climate Group's RE100 initiative.

153 corporations unveil new low-carbon action plans

More than 150 companies have unveiled low-carbon plans which they say can collectively deliver 65% of the emissions reduction needed to limit global warming to two degrees.

Businesses putting off low-carbon innovation in hope of policy ‘silver bullet’

European industrial firms are overlooking the importance of innovation in curbing emissions, a new study from the EU's innovation agency has found.

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