Day: 5 December 2014

ISO 14001 changes: ‘Overwhelming support’ from sustainability professionals

The upcoming revision of the ISO 14001 standard has been welcomed by more than 90% of environment and sustainability professionals, with particular support for proposals to align environmental management systems with an organisation's core strategy.

London businesses ill-prepared for climate change, report finds

London businesses are are not equipped to deal with the risks of climate change, a new report from the London Assembly has found.

Boris faces up to London’s air quality crisis with £330m green spree

2,400 hybrid buses, zero-emission taxis and 10,000 street trees will all be coming to London as part of new plans announced by Boris Johnson in a bid to tackle the capital's air pollution problems.

Crowdfunding platform to energise community renewables

UK ethical investment platform Abundance has launched a new service to encourage communities to invest in local renewable energy projects.

European Business Awards for the Environment: Winners announced

Innovation, competitiveness and outstanding environmental performance helped five firms from across Europe win the European Business Awards (EBAE) for the Environment earlier this week.

EDF installs efficiency measures in 144,000 UK homes

Big six energy giant EDF Energy has achieved government efficiency targets three months ahead of schedule by successfully implementing energy saving measures in 144,000 UK homes.

Sustainability stats: The week in numbers (5/12/2014)

In the latest edition of our popular series, edie takes a look-back at some of the fascinating figures from the worlds of energy, waste and water.

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