Day: 10 June 2015

Kingfisher collaborates to innovate for Net Positive progress

A collaborative approach to responsible sourcing, packaging and the circular economy has taken DIY giant Kingfisher to new heights in the second year of its Net Positive sustainability plan.

BP: ‘two sides to the renewables story’

Renewables were the fastest growing form of energy in 2014, but the sector's progress can be viewed as a "glass half-full' or half-empty", according to BP's chief economist.

Greener vehicles could save firms £20bn

Corporate fleet managers across Europe could cut millions of tonnes of CO2 and save £20bn a year by taking advantage of available green technologies and efficiency techniques.

Solar developers turned off by rollercoaster policies

The UK solar sector has seemingly become a victim of its own success, with big developers and investors now claiming they will not be making use of the Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme for large projects over the next year.

Blue chips urge Cameron to embrace green economy

Eighty of the UK's largest businesses have sent an open letter to David Cameron urging him to tackle climate change and support a low-carbon UK economy.

Carillion sustainability efforts net £27m profit

UK construction giant Carillion added £27.2m to its bottom line in 2014 thanks to sustainability efforts, according to the firm's latest CSR report.

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