Day: 8 April 2015

Energy management: procurement, planning and purchasing priorities 2015/16

EXCLUSIVE: For the third year running, edie commissioned a third- party market research agency to undertake an in-depth survey of people responsible for energy management within their organisation.

Top academics ask world’s universities to divest from fossil fuels

It is both unethical and untenable for universities around the world to continue to invest in fossil fuel companies whose plans to prospect for more oil, coal and gas endanger future global prosperity, according to an influential group of academics.

Renewables could outshine fossil fuels in Middle East

The renewables revolution appears to be making waves across the globe as a new report released today has revealed that solar and wind may now be the cheapest sources of new energy supply in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Brand substance: Study reveals sustainability marketing mismatch

Practising sustainability does not translate into business success unless properly marketed, according to a new study from brand-engagement agency Given London and Ashridge Business School.

Brand Substance

Horsemeat, tax evasion, banks in crisis, energy prices, a war on sugar and exploitation of textile workers - all of these issues are indicative of a changing business environment that throws up new challenges for building successful brands.

Businesses ‘Go Green’ in Bristol’s year as European Green Capital

Bristol's year as European Green Capital has recently seen the launch of Go Green, a major initiative to bring about positive change for Bristol's business community. Here, Go Green project co-directors Amy Robinson and Nina Skubala explain how the year will provide a platform for those who want to share their experiences, as well as giving help and support to others trying it for the first time.

Hydrogen fuel from corn husks could displace petrol

Scientists from Virginia Tech University have found a cheap, efficient way to produce hydrogen fuel using corn waste which could revolutionise law-carbon transport.

Summertime

And the living ain't easy - what do you set your AC to and why?

Unilever fast-tracks deforestation pledge into 2015

Consumer goods giant Unilever has pledged to sustainably source 100% of its wood-based packaging by the end of 2015 - five years ahead of schedule.

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