Day: 11 March 2015

Sustainability reporting: Employee engagement critical to overcome ‘treacle layer’ troubles

Communicating and embedding sustainability throughout an organisation is often hampered by a 'treacle layer' at operational level which can make it harder for businesses to develop new environmental strategies and produce succinct corporate social responsibility reports.

Government ramps up ultra-low emission vehicle support with £65m funding

The Government has demonstrated its commitment to ultra-low emission vehicles by announcing £65m of funding through two schemes.

Davey drives heat network uptake with £3m extra funding

The UK Government has increased its support of renewable heat networks by awarding an extra £3m of funding to local authorities to set up heat networks across England and Wales.

EU votes for greener trucks

Lorries in Europe could be getting more aerodynamic and fuel-efficient under new rules approved by the European Parliament on Tuesday.

ETI: biomass and CCS vital for UK’s low-carbon future

Biomass combined with Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) remains the only credible route to deliver negative emissions to help meet the UK's 2050 climate change targets, the Energy Technologies Institute (ETI) has reiterated.

VIDEO: Interface designs carpet tile with lowest ever carbon footprint

After seven years of 'radical innovation and collaboration', modular flooring manufacturer Interface has unveiled its latest product, which the firm says has the smallest carbon footprint of any carpet tile in history.

UK failing to address climate change priorities, say MPs

Around 12,000 new UK homes are being built at flood risk every year due to a failing climate change adaptation plan, MPs have warned.

ETI: Bioenergy insights into the future UK Bioenergy Sector

What is the most effective way of delivering a particular bioenergy outcome in the UK, taking into account the available biomass resources, the geography of the UK, time, technology options and logistics networks?

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