Day: 2 July 2014

Scottish Businesses save £100m on water bills

The benefits of a competitive water market have been made clear in Scotland, with more than £100m cut from the water bills of businesses and public sector organisations since competition was introduced in 2008.

EU sets 70% recycling target in new Circular Economy Package

The European Commission has today (2 July) unveiled a revamped package of waste and recycling targets to accelerate Europe's transition to a circular economy.

EU sets 70% recycling target in new Circular Economy Package

The European Commission has today (2 July) unveiled a revamped package of waste and recycling targets to accelerate Europe's transition to a circular economy.

UK invests £300m in independent renewables in 2013

The number of renewable energy projects in the UK has soared by 40% with almost £300m invested in commercial-scale, independent schemes last year.

Jonathon Porritt: Investors still not convinced by sustainability reporting

Convincing investors about the value of corporate sustainability programmes remains an 'agonisingly slow process' for businesses, but there are signs that things are about to change.

Top 50 global green brands – the full list

Interbrand has named the top 50 'Best Global Green Brands' for 2014. We give you the run down below, and links to the latest sustainability activity that helped the leaders make the list.

United Biscuits slashes carbon footprint with new trailers

The UK's leading biscuit manufacturer is adding 62 longer trailers to its lorry fleet which will save 450,000 miles per year and reduce annual carbon emissions by 618 tonnes.

Wyke Farms goes 100% Green with £1m water recovery plant

The UK's largest independent cheese producer and milk processor has today (2 July) officially opened a new water recovery plant which effectively closes the loop on its wastewater.

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