Day: 22 April 2015

Environment & Energy Awards 2015: Winners revealed

AkzoNobel, B&Q and Sainsbury's were among the big winners at the 16th annual Environment & Energy Awards 2015, announced at glittering awards ceremony in Birmingham last night (22 April).

Earth Day: scientists say 75% of known fossil fuel reserves must stay in ground

Three-quarters of known fossil fuel reserves must be kept in the ground if humanity is to avoid the worst effects of climate change, a group of leading scientists and economists have said in a statement timed to coincide with Earth Day.

Majority of UK consumers would install rooftop solar, survey finds

As many as 60% of UK consumers would consider installing solar panels for the first time in the next five years.

Sainsbury’s makes clear business case for sustainability

EXCLUSIVE: Behaviour change, on-site generation and smarter systems have helped Sainsbury's reduce its absolute energy consumption by 17% since 2005, whilst growing the business by 46% over the same period.

Clean energy investment drops in first quarter

Global investment in clean energy fell 5% in the first quarter of 2014, according to figures released on Tuesday by financial services firm Clean Energy Pipeline.

McDonald’s to eliminate deforestation

Fast-food giant McDonald's has announced a commitment to ending deforestation across its global commodities supply chain.

Action inspires action. Stay ahead of the curve with sustainability and energy newsletters from edie