News from 5 November 2014 on edie

Resource Association to partner with CIWM and ESA for 2015 conference

Chartered Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM) president John Quinn has announced that the Resource Association will be partnering with CIWM and the Environmental Services Association (ESA) to host its annual conference next year.

Edie explains: Materiality assessments

In this week's 'edie explains' we've brought together everything you need to know about materiality assessments and what they might mean for your business.

Circular economy

Water shortage threatens growth for world’s biggest firms

More than two thirds of the world's largest corporations say water scarcity could harm their business, with a quarter expecting it to limit growth.

Sustainability Live partners with edie for revamped 2015 event

The UK's leading hub of energy and sustainability solutions for the UK business community is back for another year - and this time, edie is taking centre stage with a host of new features, networking events and a high-level conference.

Zero Waste Scotland launches new funding scheme to improve recycling quality

Zero Waste Scotland has unveiled a new £90,000 capital grant fund for materials recovery facility (MRF) operators to purchase standardised testing equipment enabling them to effectively test, monitor and record their material quality.

Biomethane industry must show ‘60% greenhouse gas savings’, says Government

The Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) has published further details on the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI), detailing how biomethane plants claiming support under the scheme must demonstrate a minimum 60% saving in greenhouse gas emissions.

Government hits back at flood risk management report

The Government has rubbished National Audit Office (NAO) criticisms that it is not allocating enough money to flooding defences.

New transmission link to connect 75 wind turbines to UK grid

The European Investment Bank (EIB) will invest £168m in a new high-voltage transmission link between an offshore Lincolnshire wind-farm and the main UK grid.

Timber industry urges policymakers to back low-carbon economy

The £8.5bn timber industry will have a significant role in promoting the low-carbon economy according to a report launched by the Timber Accord - an alliance of the UK's timber trade associations.

PAS 7000: New standard tackles supply chain risk management

The British Standards Institution (BSI) has responded to industry concerns over supply chain management with the launch of a new information standard for suppliers and buyers at organisations of all sizes.

‘Insufficient funding’ leaves 5 million properties at flood risk

With winter fast approaching, the UK Environment Agency has been warned that its current spending and resources are insufficient to deal with potential floods.

Day: 5 November 2014