Day: 14 October 2013

Proposals for Northern Ireland flood risk policy announced

Flood risk assessments will need to be submitted by developers in Northern Ireland if new initiatives by the Northern Ireland Executive (NIE) to reduce the risk of future flooding are approved.

Top line-up confirmed for Sustainability Leaders Forum

Next month join forward-thinking professionals and gain insight from thought leaders on how to drive progressive change across your business and supply chain, at this year's Sustainability Leaders Forum.

A positive paper cut: Bloomberg’s journey to responsible publishing

With the acquisition of Businessweek in 2009 and The Bureau of National Affairs (BNA) in 2011, paper consumption at Bloomberg has gone from a secondary environmental consideration to one of the company's most prominent issues. Leigh Stringer reports

CIWEM appoints new president

The Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM) has appointed Mike Summersgill as the 27th President of the Institution.

Positive investors raise £1.6bn for social and environmental businesses

More than one million 'positive investments' have raised around £1.6bn, due to a growing public interest in investments that 'do good' and offer a financial return, according to a new report.

25 illegal waste sites closed every week

The Environment Agency (EA) has claimed that its two-year crusade to identify and shut down illegal waste sites is paying off.

New London restaurant crowned most sustainable in the country

London restaurant Grain Store has been named Sustainable Restaurant of the Year 2013, by the Sustainable Restaurant Association (SRA).

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