Day: 1 October 2013

Senior leadership most important factor in driving corporate sustainability

Senior leadership engagement is the most important factor in determining the success of companies' sustainability strategies over the next three years, according to a new study published today.

Opportunities to arise as mandatory GHG reporting comes into force

Changes to the Companies Act which come into force today will mean that businesses now have a legal requirement to integrate reporting of greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) with their financial reporting.

Irish Government to spend €13m on community energy projects

The Irish Government will spend €13m (£10.8m) on more than 80 community energy projects by the end of the year, Minister for Communications Energy and Natural Resources Pat Rabbitte announced today.

EU must show leadership on climate change beyond 2020, says Lovegrove

Strong European leadership beyond 2020 can amplify the impact of the UK's commitment to a low carbon economy, says Permanent Secretary for the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) Stephen Lovegrove.

Metals recycling legislation replaced for first time in almost 50 years

Today marks a "watershed moment" for the scrap metal industry with the introduction of new legislation.

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