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Day: 8 July 2014

Taking stock of green business

The advent of sustainable strategy continues to have an unprecedented impact on the stock market. Today, the environmental policy of a business and future energy forecasts are a vital consideration for financiers in determining just how investable a company is. Schneider Electric's Richard Badham investigates how to ensure your sustainable strategy is aligned to profit potential.

Energy

10 things you need to know about ESOS

ESOS is the new government policy which calls for mandatory energy audits in the UK. Here are the 10 things you need to know.

Circular economy

Materials for Manufacturing: Safeguarding supply

Crown Estate unlocks wave and tidal energy opportunities

The Crown Estate, manager of the UK seabed, has confirmed leasing agreements for 11 new wave and tidal energy sites across Scotland, England and Wales.

White Rose CCS project wins €300m EU funding

Just days after the Trades Union Congress (TUC) highlighted the potential financial and employment benefits of Carbon Capture Storage (CCS) in Yorkshire, the European Commission has granted crucial funding for a flagship project in the region.

Asda lands world’s first sustainable seafood report

Fresh from reporting on the wide-ranging impacts of climate change on its supply chain, Asda has achieved a 'global first' by giving a full disclosure on how and where it sources its fish.

Zero Waste Scotland appoints first chair

Zero Waste Scotland announced today (8 July) the appointment of Vic Emery as its first chair following the organisation's transition to a corporate structure on 1 July.

Fixers and hackers poised to trigger circular economy ‘disruption’

The rise of global repair cafes and hackerspaces may result in the creation of a widespread disruptive circular economy movement, new research reveals.

Growing risk to material supply as UK approaches ‘end of an era’

The Government is being urged to act now over escalating risks to the supply of essential manufacturing materials.

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