Day: 9 October 2015

Environment Agency extends ESOS deadline

Businesses that fail to meet the December deadline to comply with the Government's new Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS) may be granted a reprieve until at least the end of January, the Environment Agency (EA) has confirmed.

M&S to donate surplus food to charities

Marks & Spencer (M&S) has today (9 October) announced the launch of a nationwide food redistribution scheme which will see 150 of the supermarket's biggest stores pass surplus food onto a host of local charities.

Lego and Dong inaugurate giant offshore wind farm

A 78-turbine, 312MW offshore wind project part-owned by Lego and Dong energy has been officially inaugurated in Germany today (9 October).

Subsidy grace period could allow for another 3GW of onshore wind

The Government has confimed it will grant a 'grace period' after the closure of the Renewables Obligation subsidy in April that could allow another 2.9GW of onshore wind energy capacity to be built in the UK.

10 steps to take following the Modern Slavery Act 2015

Modern Slavery Act 2015: key legal requirements

The Modern Slavery Act came into force on March 26, 2015. It is designed to address the problem of human trafficking and slavery in the 21st century. Clause 54 sets out provisions regarding supply chain transparency.

GE to ‘transform energy sector’ with $1bn cleantech start-up

American conglomerate General Electric (GE) has launched a new clean energy start-up, grouping together its LED, solar, energy storage and electric vehicle businesses.

Dell embraces circular economy with carbon fibre recycling

American computer firm Dell has ramped up its commitment to the circular economy by launching a series of innovative recycling schemes and joining Ellen MacArthur's Circular Economy 100 programme.

Lord Smith replaced by Tory MP as UK Water Partnership chairman

Lord Chris Smith is stepping down as chairman of the newfound UK Water Partnership (UKWP) less than six months after its launch.

Sustainability stats: This week in numbers

It's been a mixed bag of sustainability news this week. As we approach Halloween and loom closer to the crucial Paris talks, it is the spectre of climate change that seems to be lurking in the darkness.

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