Day: 27 May 2014

United Utilities cuts carbon emissions by 11%

United Utilities has reduced its carbon footprint by 11% over the past year, with a recently opened anaerobic digestion (AD) plant taking the water giant's renewable energy production to new heights.

Industrial model promises ‘billions in profit’ for sustainable manufacturing

Manufacturers are being urged to adopt a new type of sustainable business model built around profitability, which could potentially generate €100bn (£82.5m) of increased profit for businesses if widely implemented across Europe.

Commission withdraws environmental proposals

The European Commission has announced the withdrawal of its proposal for a Soil Framework Directive and for a directive on access to justice in environmental matters, which would have transcribed the third pillar of the Aarhus Convention into European law.

Europe’s CO2 reduction race: Carmakers on track to hit fuel efficiency targets

Five out of seven European car manufacturers will reach the EU's carbon emissions objectives by the 2021 deadline if they progress at the same rate since the law was introduced in 2008.

BRC: EU proposal to scrap ‘best before’ labels could lead to more food waste

Scrapping 'best before' dates on jam, rice and coffee packaging could lead to more food waste, according to the British Retail Consortium.

WRAP launches new tool to tackle food waste

Businesses across the country now have access to the world's first guidance document which outlines how to design effective food waste prevention programmes based on proven experiences across the globe.

Flood Risk Management – what you need to know

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