Day: 25 February 2015

The financial case for greening the UK economy

The environmental group WWF-UK released a report this week urging Chancellor George Osborne to make his final Budget 'the greenest yet'. But what would be the benefits of doing so?

Better together: Why collaboration is more important than ever

Chair of the ICRS, Claudine Blamey, explains why the Institute has opened its doors to organisational members.

Move away from North Sea oil, renewables industry tells Government

The UK renewable energy sector has spoken out about the need to move away from fossil fuels after several senior politicians promised to prop up the struggling oil industry on Wednesday.

Scottish wave power gets funding bump

Wave energy in Scotland will be boosted by £14.3m in funding over the next 13 months, thanks to new funding from the Scottish Government

Walmart launches virtual sustainability shop

American retailer Walmart has opened up an online tool that allows customers to factor in sustainability credentials when purchasing products from its website.

Energy Union Package: Key points & industry reaction

The European Commission has released details of its 'Energy Union' vision to reboot Europe's energy policy and proposals for the crucial UN climate change talks in December.

Marine energy: Reports call for new approach to funding

Two new reports into the wave and tidal energy sectors have concluded that a unified vision and sustained financial support is needed by UK governments in order to develop fully-commercialised industries.

MEP’s slap new limits on biofuels from food

Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) have voted to limit the amount of food crops used in the production of biofuels, but environmental groups say the new laws don't go far enough.

Sustainable innovation: addressing the world’s great challenges

We live in a world where consumers are increasingly concerned about the impact of the products that they use, resources are growing scarcer and where regulators are increasing the requirements for products to be more environmentally friendly.

Energy and agricultural sectors guzzling world’s water supplies, says UN

The energy and agricultural sectors "must be held accountable" for their vast water consumption and take steps to lower it, said a UN report released Tuesday.

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