Day: 15 May 2015

Shipping industry torpedoes emissions reduction targets

The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) has shelved plans to place an emissions cap on the world's shipping fleet.

Cameron heaps praise on ‘world-leading’ Green Investment Bank

Prime Minister David Cameron has underlined his support for the UK Green Investment Bank during a visit to the organisation's headquarters in Edinburgh earlier today (15 May).

ESOS opportunity will empower energy managers, says Northern Rail

EXCLUSIVE: Implementing energy-saving initiatives highlighted by the Government's Energy Savings Opportunities Scheme (ESOS) should be a 'no-brainer' for businesses, according to the energy and environment manager at Northern Rail.

Car sharing service parks up in London

The sharing economy is set to make headway in London's transport system with the introduction of car sharing scheme City Car Club into the Royal Borough of Greenwich.

Boris banks on social supermarkets to reduce food waste

London could be set for a wave of 'social supermarkets' that reduce food waste by selling surplus stock at much lower prices than the high street, thanks to £300,000 of new funding from Mayor Boris Johnson.

China leads decarbonisation charge ahead of Paris

China has cut coal consumption by 8% and CO2 emissions by 5% in the first four months of 2015.

Sustainability stats: This week in numbers

It's been another packed week of sustainability news, with global reports, new green policies and big business pledges all featuring in our latest gallery round-up.

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