Day: 5 January 2015

Waste policy: Great expectations for 2015

A recent paper published by FCC into the environmental positions of the main political parties suggests that regardless of the political landscape after May, there will be more of the same with little appetite for immediate change. It seems clear that the economy will be the overriding driver over the next 12 months on both a UK and a European Government level, argues director at 360 Environmental Phil Conran.

What does 2015 hold for the responsible business agenda?

2014 is over, and it has been quite a year. We always ask ourselves what people mean when they say 'quite a year'. Is it a good or a bad thing? Perhaps it is a bit of both, perhaps one or the other, but one thing is for sure: 2014 was a year of change.

Global campaign aims to inspire British cities to choose 100% clean energy

Hope that example set by Munich, Seattle, Lima and others will prompt pledges to commit to zero emissions by 2050.

Green light for ground-breaking waste treatment plant

A new waste treatment plant capable of turning flue gas treatment residues (FGT) into carbon-negative building products has been granted planning permission to be built in Bristol.

Scotland’s power could be ‘entirely renewables-based by 2030’

Scotland's electricity system could be powered almost entirely by renewables by 2030, with no need for gas, coal or nuclear power stations, according to a new report from WWF Scotland.

Happy New Year: What’s in store for green business?

A shift in climate change policy, more industry collaboration and a remanufacturing revolution are among the hopes and expectations of sustainability professionals who believe 2015 will be a year to remember for the right reasons...

UK wind power reaches record high as Scotland’s success continues

New data from the National Grid has revealed that UK wind power generation rose by 15% in 2014, while separate figures from WWF Scotland round-up a record-breaking year for renewables north of the border.

Food and drink firms ‘must improve efficiency’ to protect dwindling water supply

The food and drink industry must curtail the amount of water used in production to avoid two thirds of the world's population living in 'water-scarce' areas by 2050.

EU agrees new energy measures for household appliances

New energy efficiency measures have been brought in by the European Union (EU) with the aim of helping reduce energy consumption in 2015.

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