News from 22 January 2015 on edie

Infographic: How the circular economy could create 200,000 jobs

The circular economy, it seems, can not only preserve resources and reduce emissions, it can also provide a massive boost to the UK economy in the process. Here's how...

Circular economy

Majority of businesses now aware of ESOS, says Decc

The Department for Energy & Climate Change (Decc) has insisted it is doing all it can to raise awareness of the impending Energy Saving Opportunity Scheme (ESOS), despite more industry research suggesting businesses are still not informed enough.

Sustainability stats special: Fracking in numbers

With a fracking-storm brewing in Britain ahead of a crucial vote in the Commons, edie has sifted through the noise to bring the most important numbers you need to know about fracking in the UK.

Global 100: World’s most sustainable corporations revealed

Household products firm Reckitt Benckiser leads the 11 UK companies that have been named amongst the 100 most sustainable corporations in the world today (22 January).

Fracking fracas: Campaigners and MPs urge Cameron to reconsider

A mass anti-fracking petition has been delivered to Downing Street and a new survey revealing the widespread condemnation of the Government's 'all-out' support for shale has been released, ahead of the first Commons vote on fracking legislation.

Obama in India: What it means for climate action…

President Obama's upcoming visit to India represents a tremendous opportunity to shift the global economy towards low-carbon economic pathways, say experts at the World Resources Institute.

MPs urge Government to provide WRAP with ‘sufficient funding’ to help tackle food waste

A cross-party group of MPs has urged the Government to provide WRAP with 'sufficient public funding' for it to maintain momentum in its food waste reduction programmes.

FM sector invited to Sustainability School

Facilities management (FM) and services suppliers will get a free resource to help them boost their sustainability credentials next week, thanks to the Supply Chain Sustainability School.

ED Davey: UK falling short of renewable heat and transport targets

The Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change Ed Davey has admitted that the UK is in danger of missing renewable heat and renewable transport targets for 2020.

Day: 22 January 2015