News from 2 December 2013 on edie

UK GIB signs up to ethical investment framework

The UK Green Investment Bank (GIB) has signed up to the 'Equator Principles': the global ethical investment framework.

Hotels that heal environment not ‘beyond realm of possibility’

The idea that hotels, buildings and other structures could one day heal the environment rather than produce a negative impact is not "beyond the realms of possibility", says InterContinental Hotels Group's (IHG) head of sustainability.

Empowering a franchise – engaging sustainable practices at IHG

Of the 4,600 hotels owned by the InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), 3,934 operate under franchise agreements. This makes engaging staff in sustainability a monumental challenge, IHG's Paul Snyder tells Leigh Stringer

Energy

Scottish businesses not ready for recycling law change

Up to 99% of businesses in Scotland are unprepared for new waste regulations that come into force next January and could face substantial fines as a result, according to a study.

Mayor drives energy efficiency with London’s largest street lighting investment

London Mayor Boris Johnson and Transport for London (TfL) have agreed on a major new energy efficiency lighting programme that will see the capital significantly reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions.

Sainsbury’s CSR chief applauds rising culture of ‘challenge’

Sainsbury's head of corporate responsibility & society Sarah Ellis has said that taking an open-source approach to sustainability is helping to challenge the company go beyond its 20x20 targets.

Managers need to ‘future proof’ MRF design to maximise plant efficiency

Operators of materials recycling facilities (MRFs) need to incorporate 'future-proof' design concepts into the layout and operating principles of new plants if they are to improve quality and maximise profits from their investments, according to an industry expert.

Day: 2 December 2013