Day: 2 December 2014

Vodafone UK targets emissions reduction following CSR report

Vodafone UK reported significant increases in CO2 emissions and energy use over the past year, but the phone giant has attributed the jump to operational growth and said it has a programme in place to reduce emissions by 3% this year.

M&S Plan A: Product sustainability grows as LED rollout begins

M&S will bring LED lighting to every M&S food hall over the next two years as part of its ongoing Plan A 2020 programme which has given sustainability attributes to 63% of products within the first six months.

Lima climate talks: EU and US at odds over legally binding emissions targets

EU says mandatory carbon emissions cuts should be set for all countries, whereas US wants individual countries to be free to adjust the scale and pace of reductions.

Solar-powered ‘Desolenator’ launched to disrupt global water crisis

A British cleantech company has started a crowdfunding campaign to help launch a product which it claims can provide one billion people with water using only the power of the sun.

Aldersgate Group Manifesto calls for ‘clean industrial revolution’

As politicians plot their route to Downing Street ahead of the 2015 General Election, lobbying coaliton the Aldersgate Group has released its own 50-point manifesto, laying out its key policy recommendations to achieve a sustainable, low-carbon economy.

Flood defence funding: Is the Government treading water?

The coalition Government has unveiled details of its latest pre-election spending commitment in the form of £2.3bn of funding for more than 1,400 new flood defence projects across the UK - but opposition parties and green groups have been quick to voice their concerns.

VIDEO: Hospitality industry reaps benefits of reducing food waste

Hotels, restaurants and pubs across the UK have saved more than £10m by together committing to reduce food waste as part of the Hospitality and Food Service Agreement (HaFSA).

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