Day: 17 July 2014

Government launches £20m Energy Reduction Fund for businesses

Energy and Climate Change Secretary Ed Davey has unveiled details of a new £20m fund to incentivise businesses, industry and other organisations to improve energy efficiency.

UK cities offer renewable alternative to Big Six

Cities and local authorities across Britain can provide alternatives to the 'big six' by creating affordable renewable energy, according to a new report from the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR).

Sustainability grows in importance for investment firms

The majority of investment companies consider sustainability to be integral to investor relations outreach, according to a new survey by Thomson Reuters.

WRAP chief calls for UK to aim for food waste-free future

The UK needs to take bolder steps in tackling food waste to help future generations avoid resource scarcity challenges, according to WRAP chief executive Liz Goodwin.

Carbon capture plant set to safeguard aquaculture industry

The Norwegian Parliament has granted funding for an innovative, closed-loop business model which makes use of captured CO2 to produce the Omega-3 necessary to feed local fish farms.

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