Day: 15 July 2015

Real change requires collaboration: a multi-stakeholder approach to meeting climate change commitments

Indonesia is now at a crucial juncture in achieving its aims to halt deforestation, cut greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and tackle climate change.

What makes a Sustainability Leader? Case study: JD Wetherspoon & DHL

With deadline day for entry to edie's 2015 Sustainability Leaders Awards fast approaching, we take a closer look at the collaboration between pub chain JD Wetherspoon and logistics firm DHL Supply Chain which took home last year's Waste & Resource Management award.

National Grid: UK likely to miss decarbonisation targets

The UK hits its decarbonisation targets in only one of four 'credible future scenarios' envisioned by the National Grid.

Record investment in independent renewables tops £400m

Independent renewable energy received record levels of investment in 2014, totalling £417m, according to a new report from SmartestEnergy.

‘Rigorous regulation’ needed to make fracking safe, says Task Force

The Task Force on Shale Gas has called on the Government to allow the drilling of boreholes without full planning consent, in a report released today (15 July).

EU decarbonisation policies could cost UK steel £300m a year

The EU emissions trading scheme (ETS) could cost the UK steel sector more than £300m a year by 2030, according to a new report from the industry.

Sustainability Leaders Awards 2015: Meet the judges…

With deadline day fast approaching for one of the most prestigious award schemes in the sustainability sector, we take a closer look at this year's judging panel for the Sustainability Leaders Awards.

Insurance industry ‘essential policy instrument’ to help those at climate risk

The insurance industry must be utilized to protect citizens at risk from climate change, a new report from the University of Cambridge's Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL) has claimed.

Veolia closes the loop on Southwark’s plastic bags

Previously unrecycled plastic bags are being turned into refuse sacks thanks to an innovative new process from waste-disposal firm Veolia.

Amazon commits to 208MW wind farm in largest renewables venture yet

Amazon is to construct a 208MW wind farm which will become the first utility-scale wind farm in the US state of North Carolina.

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