Day: 25 February 2014

Crown Estate’s integrated approach to sustainability result of ‘ripping up strategy’

After ten years, The Crown Estate's award-winning sustainability strategy had become so embedded in operations it was no longer needed. Instead it now simply informs all aspects of one holistic business plan according to head of sustainability Mark Gough.

Virgin Trains achieves environmental management certification

Virgin Trains has achieved ISO 14001, the internationally recognised Environmental Management System standard.

New standards urge financial sector to address sustainability issues

A new set of sustainability accounting standards, addressing the environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues related to the financial sector, have been launched today.

Scotland unveils £3.8m recycling fund

A £3.8 million fund for waste sorting, repair and recycling projects launched by the Scottish Government has been unveiled.

Industry backs smart grid transition but concerns remain

There is a "real appetite" to revolutionise energy use through smart grids from both industry and the public, but the benefits need to be clearly communicated and shared, according to new research.

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