Day: 12 May 2015

World Bank releases decarbonisation guide

Countries could reduce the cost of decarbonisation by a third by enacting green policies immediately, according to a new report from the World Bank.

Friends of the Earth: Mind your step

Growing global demand for consumer goods is putting key resources - and our economy - under increasing pressure, yet all too often companies are not fully aware of the true extent of their natural resource demands

Have I got brews for you: Report reveals global water footprint of tea and coffee

Britain's favourite drink could be preserving the planet's resources, as new research has revealed that producing a cup of tea uses one fifth the amount of water as a cup of coffee

Fossil fuel giant sets up renewable energy division

Norway's biggest oil producer is establishing a new business encompassing renewable energy and other low-carbon energy solutions.

Co-op launches B2B green power business

The Co-operative Group has established a new business-to-business energy services arm known as Co-operative Power.

Edinburgh University rejects calls to divest from all fossil fuels

Climate change campaigners reacted with disappointment as Edinburgh University announced on Tuesday that it would not fully divest from fossil fuels.

The Carlsberg Circular Community

Today's business models are not fit for purpose if we are to deliver the transformational change needed to create a sustainable future, and firms need to be willing to step out of their 'comfort zone' to drive positive change.

Wyke Farms: Our green journey

This presentation demonstrates how Wyke Farms identified resource risks in its supply chain and made the changes needed to guarantee operational resilience, with practical examples including costs vs pay-back, business drivers, and lessons learned.

Sainsbury’s: The business case for sustainability

Sainsbury's is demonstrating leadership and boosting its environmental credentials when it comes to energy and waste by adopting a closed-loop approach.

Samsung: Risk & resilience in manufacturing

Manufacturing is exposed to resource security and supply chain risk like no other sector. Managing and mitigating risk to ensure business continuity and ultimately operational resilience poses a very real challenge for industry. Here, Samsung explains how it is turning risk into opportunity.

NEF: Improving the use of energy in buildings

Energy management strategies come in all shapes and sizes depending on the organisation. Here, the National Energy Foundation (NEF) explores how to simplify supply chain challenges, change behaviour and make significant energy savings.

Kingfisher: Compliance to Resilience

For companies already driving bottom-line efficiencies and top- line growth through sustainability initiatives, meeting industry standards and complying with government regulations is simply a ‘permission to play'. What happens to an organisation when it goes beyond compliance?

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