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Day: 20 April 2015

Labour launches Green Manifesto separating itself from political mix

Labour has today (20 April) launched a 'green manifesto' outlining a wealth of agenda on environmental issues ahead of the General Election next month.

How to achieve a truly circular economy

The concept of a circular economy is quickly becoming widely accepted in the business world. But, as Interface's European president and CEO Rob Boogaard argues, there is still more conversation around the topic than action.

Circular economy

The importance and benefits of corporate social responsibility

Global mining firm Vedanta has taken a new approach to corporate responsibility: it now claims to embed sustainable values across all of its activities; working with local communities, organisations and NGOs to design programmes that improve their quality of life.

Energy

Ecotricity criticises Cameron over ‘green policy u-turn’

A film consisting of promotional footage of David Cameron with a flaming seat to his trousers and set to Blondie's 1988 hit 'Liar Liar' has been unveiled by green energy company Ecotricity on YouTube today.

Renewables investors face rising volatility

The market for investors in renewable energy is about to become a lot more volatile as Governments around Europe wind down subsidy support.

Accor targets sustainability gains despite business growth

Leading hotel operator Accor has reported moderate progress against its Planet 21 sustainability commitment, calling its 2014 results 'encouraging'.

State of Sustainability 2015: Survey reveals untapped potential

A majority of businesses are already reaping savings from sustainability initiatives, but only 21% think they are "fully leveraging" these plans.

Sustainability Live 2015: Show opens today!

The big week has arrived! The UK's leading hub for energy and sustainability solutions returns to the NEC Birmingham today (21 April), with a host of exciting features, a brand new high-level conference, and a special secret we are about to reveal...

Carbon reserves held by top fossil fuel companies soar

The carbon locked up in coal, oil and gas reserves owned by the world's biggest fossil fuel companies has swollen by 10% in the last five years, despite warnings from the World Bank and others that most existing reserves cannot safely be burned.

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