Day: 29 September 2015

Brazil and South Africa headline flurry of INDC submissions

Brazil and South Africa are among the latest wave of countries that have submitted their national climate action plans to the UN ahead of December's Paris Climate Summit.

New energy efficiency labels come into force

Newly installed heating and hot water systems are now required to display an energy efficiency label rating under new EU legislation.

Treasury suggests scrapping Carbon Reduction Commitment

The UK Government has opened a consultation that aims to boost investment in energy efficiency by streamlining carbon reporting and tax requirements for businesses.

End perverse fossil fuel subsidies, says Corporate Leader Group

The Prince of Wales's Corporate Leaders Group on Climate Change (CLG), which represents EU business leaders from the likes of Aviva, Kingfisher and Unilever, has thrown its weight behind calls for an end to fossil fuel subsidies.

Hydrogen coalition launches EU-wide EV project

Hydrogen mobility innovators from across Europe have formed a new coalition to deploy 200 fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEV); 125 extended-range electric vans and 29 Hydrogen Refuelling Stations (HRS) in 10 EU countries.

No butts: TerraCycle launches UK-wide cigarette recycling scheme

A new initiative that will provide a means to recycle discarded cigarette butts along with associated smokers' waste has been launched in the UK this week - the first of its kind for the nation's recycling industry.

172 businesses, regions and cities now have major decarbonisation targets

One hundred and seventy two major companies, cities and regions have now committed to 100% renewable energy or reducing emissions by 80-100%, new data has revealed.

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