Month: April 2014

Renewable energy industry set for £64bn investment boost by 2020, finds report

Almost £30bn of private sector investment has been ploughed into the renewable energy industry since 2010, delivering 4.2 % of UK energy and sustaining over 100,000 jobs in 2013 alone.

Industry benchmark reveals benefits of energy efficiency for hospitality businesses

Energy is now the second highest controllable cost factor for the UK hospitality industry, with leading pub and restaurant groups dually investing an average of 9% of their annual energy spend in efficiency initiatives.

Wales launches new guidance on waste collections

The Welsh Government has unveiled a consultation on new waste collection guidance that aims to help councils and businesses understand what recycling services they are legally obligated to provide under waste law.

Political uncertainties risk derailing UK’s energy strategy, finds report

Britain's progression towards a low-carbon economy is being hampered by political uncertainties surrounding recent energy price hikes, the impact of the recession and on-going concerns about energy security.

Bacardi builds new warehouses using construction waste

Spirits giant Bacardi has announced that it has built three new warehouses at its rum distillery site in Puerto Rico from construction waste destined for landfill.

UK Energy Strategies Under Uncertainty

This report examines the key uncertainties facing the UK's planned low carbon transition, and identifies policies and strategies to mitigate or better understand them. It focuses on technical, economic, political and social uncertainties that could affect the achievement of agreed climate change targets between now and 2030.

Big changes ahead: how the Water Bill can make businesses more sustainable

Water forms an important part of business sustainability. Or at least it should, says Ian Hewson. But the reality is that most businesses in England are used to being presented with a bill at the end of every month or quarter for the amount of water they have consumed, with little visibility of how they can reduce consumption and cut costs.

Brand protection: engaging with suppliers for a more ethical supply chain

While most businesses have an understanding of what's happening with their first-level suppliers, it can be much more difficult to gain the same amount of insight from further down the supply chain, says Jon Williams.

On-Farm AD Loan Fund launched by WRAP

Farmers across the country are now able to apply for a loan of up to £400,000 to build small-scale anaerobic digestion (AD) plants on their land, as part of a £3m initiative from Defra and WRAP.

Mitsubishi receives Carbon Trust Standard

Mitsubishi Electric has been awarded the Carbon Trust Standard, having achieved a 42% reduction in emissions over the past three years.

Government invests £500m to accelerate uptake of electric vehicles

The Government is investing £500m in the ultra-low emissions vehicle (ULEV) industry in an attempt to boost uptake of electric and hybrid vehicles across Britain.

British Gas orders 100 electric vans

The UK's largest electric commercial vehicle trial has reached a successful conclusion, with British Gas committing to take on 100 all-electric Nissan vans on a permanent basis.

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