Day: 9 September 2014

Why INVEST in non-financial reporting? Review of EY investors survey 2014

Like many trends, there has been an increase in reports and coverage of how investors assess the value of social, environmental governance.

Energy efficiency key for economic and social development, says IEA

Energy efficiency has become the world's 'hidden fuel' and has the potential to stimulate massive economic growth, according to a new report from the International Energy Agency (IEA).

Global water availability ‘could limit fracking developments’

A new report that looks into the potential environmental effects of fracking has revealed that drilling and fracturing shale gas wells poses a 'significant risk' to freshwater supplies across the globe.

Rapanui hopes to set sustainable trend for fashion industry

Eco-clothing brand Rapanui has come up with a novel solution to the problem of 'throwaway fashion' by offering store credit to customers who return last season's clothes.

Paris 2015: Securing our prosperity through a global climate change agreement

In 15 months, the world will gather in Paris to secure a legally binding, global climate change agreement with emission reduction commitments from all countries for the first time ever.

Paris 2015: Ed Davey pushes for global climate deal

Ed Davey has insisted that economic growth and carbon reduction can go hand in hand as the Energy and Climate Secretary has set out the UK Government's vision for a legally binding global climate deal in Paris next year.

Big businesses throw weight behind sustainable timber

Ikea, Tetrapak and Kingfisher are the founding business partners of the 'Value and Impact' (VIA) initiative, which aims to promote the benefits of legal, responsibly sourced, sustainable timber.

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