Day: 24 March 2015

‘Ludicrous’ transmission charges threatening energy security, says Scottish Renewables

Scottish Renewables' chief executive Niall Stuart has condemned National Grid's transmission charges as 'ludicrously punitive' following the news that Longannet power station is to shut.

Corporate green bonds to surpass $30bn in 2015, says S&P

A record $30bn of 'green bonds' could be issued by private companies this year, helping to finance a growing number of environmental and sustainability projects around the world.

Government goes global with GIB

The Government has given the UK Green Investment Bank (GIB) £200m to expand its investment portfolio into India and Africa.

Aldersgate Group reshuffle: New members and new leaders

Lobbying coaliton the Aldersgate Group is gearing up for the next parliament by appointing new leaders and new members to its ranks.

M&S calls on customers to tackle Britain’s littered beaches

British retailer Marks and Spencer (M&S) is calling on customers to join 3,000 of its employees on its annual litter-pick along Britain's beaches and canals, following news that litter levels are rising.

UK GIB dismisses ‘misguided investment’ criticism

The UK Green Investment Bank (GIB) has fired back at allegations that it has made "repeated errors" in assessing the environmental impact of its waste investments.

UK’s future flood security threatened by political gain, says CIWEM

Flood funding in the UK should not be treated as a 'political football' by politicians.

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