Day: 27 October 2015

Battle lines forming as EU holds first debate on ETS reform

France, the UK, the Czech Republic and Slovakia are backing a more targeted approach for heavy industries, at risk of closing down or relocating abroad, due to increased pressure to reduce global warming emissions.

Kingfisher and IKEA poised for business model shake-up

EXCLUSIVE: DIY retailer Kingfisher and flat-pack furniture maker IKEA have both indicated a strong desire to move towards the sharing economy and servitisation, as a "natural progression" of their business models.

Manufacturing Commission urges Britain to lead green revolution

Britain's manufacturing industry is in desperate need of a second Industrial Revolution, this time based on stronger energy efficiency policies from Government and an embedded sustainability mindset within big businesses.

Industrial Evolution: Making British manufacturing sustainable

This report, compiled over the course of a nine-month inquiry with input from across business, academia, the public sector and the civil service, sets out how we can start redesigning our industrial system to make it more sustainable, improve our national security, and ultimately enhance our quality of life.

UK and China ink clean energy deal

The UK and Chinese governments have signed an agreement to share knowledge and encourage investment in clean energy technologies in both countries.

Zero-emission EVs to transport delegates during COP21

Nissan and Renault will provide 200 pure electric vehicles (EVs) to transport delegates during the COP21 talks in Paris from 30 November to 11 December.

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