News from 23 February 2015 on edie

EU wants Paris climate deal to cut carbon emissions 60% by 2050

The world's states should commit to a legally binding emissions cut of 60% by 2050, with five-yearly reviews, in a Paris Protocol to replace the moribund Kyoto agreement at a climate summit later this year, according to a leaked EU document.

CSR director Matt Sexton leaves B&Q

Matt Sexton has left his position as director of corporate social responsibility (CSR) at B&Q, following a restructuring of the DIY chain's sustainability division.

WWF: A Greener Budget: Sustaining our prosperity in a changing world

WWF is at the heart of global efforts to address the world's most important environmental challenges. It works with governments, businesses and communities to promote sustainable patterns of development so that both people and nature can thrive.

Energy

Climate-KIC targets cleantech innovations with new funding

The Climate Knowledge and Innovation Community (Climate-KIC) has launched three new funding projects and competitions to support low-carbon innovations and cleantech business ideas from across Europe.

Apple’s new European data centres to be 100% powered by renewables

Apple today announced a $1.7bn plan to build two giant data centres in Europe, both powered by 100% renewable energy.

£10m prize for electric car battery innovation

The UK Government is putting £10m towards innovation in battery design to fund the development of a new high-voltage battery pack for the next generation of ultra-low emission vehicles (ULEVs).

Manufacturers support calls for better energy network regulation

The manufacturers' organisation EEF has welcomed a parliamentary report which criticises Ofgem for allowing the operators of Britain energy networks to make "greater than expected profit".

GIB invests in groundbreaking £111m recycling plant

The UK Green Investment Bank (GIB) is one of three investors funding a first-of-its-kind £111m recycling and waste facility in Scotland.

Record-breaking year for wind turbine manufacturers in face of future uncertainty

International wind turbine manufacturers saw a record-breaking year for global installations in 2014, but this is "disguising underlying challenges facing the industry", according global business advisory firm FTI consulting.

Day: 23 February 2015