Day: 15 October 2014

Profit or planet? Global index reveals economic benefits of sustainable business

A new study has revealed that carbon-conscious companies are proving to be more profitable than their more polluting rivals.

The CDP Climate Performance Leadership Index 2014

This research has been created at the request of 767 investors who represent more than a third of the world's invested capital.

Preparing for the perfect storm: Skills for a sustainable economy

Environment and sustainability skills will be essential to plan the adaptations needed to survive and stay competitive, helping businesses adapt manufacturing processes and service delivery to cope with supply volatility and to work towards a "circular economy", extracting the maximum value from materials and turning waste into resources. But many UK businesses say they are ill prepared for these growing challenges; they recognise the gravity of the threats, but lack the necessary skills to face them head on and turn them to their advantage. In this report we look at the scale of the problem and highlight some organisations and sustainability professionals who are in the vanguard of transforming business to come through the storm unscathed.

The true business case for the circular economy

Road maintenance firm FM Conway claims to be a contractor with a difference; embracing the circular economy and putting environmental concerns at the heart of its business model. As the company's CEO Michael Conway argues, the financial benefits of this approach so should not be overlooked.

Businesses ‘must close the skills gap’ to survive sustainable economy

A mere 13% of businesses are confident they have the skills to successfully compete in a sustainable economy, according to a new survey by the Institute of Environmental Management & Assessment (IEMA).

Five steps to tackle unethical supply chains

With big business soon to be held fully accountable for keeping supply chains slavery-free, edie has spoken to industry experts for guidance on addressing the full range of CSR issues through all the levels of the supply chain.

Demolition firm and waste management specialist team up to recycle dismantled tower blocks in Nottingham

Reclamation specialist Total Reclaims and waste management firm Wastecycle have worked together to reuse and recycle around 30,000 tonnes of material left over from a demolition site, where five tower blocks were bulldozed, in Nottingham.

Floods and droughts force EU climate action

Extreme weather conditions are forcing European Governments to reassess their climate change policies, but most countries have identified barriers to taking action, a report has found.

Road maintenance firm opens UK’s most carbon-efficient asphalt plant

Transport infrastructure company FM Conway has upped its commitment to reduce carbon emissions in London and embrace the circular economy business model with what it claims to be 'the UK's most carbon-efficient asphalt plant' in Heathrow.

Integrated fuel strategy needed to drive low-carbon transport policy

The Government must give air pollution the same level of priority as tackling climate change and reducing carbon emissions when devising transport policy, according to a new industry blueprint.

Clean energy investment poised for first increase since 2011

The global market for sustainable technology is booming, with investment in the clean energy sector worth £34bn in Q3 2014, according to a report released today by Clean Energy Pipeline, the financial news and data service.

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