Day: 22 July 2013

Sustainability Leaders Awards welcomes Accent as sponsor

edie and Sustainable Business are proud to present the first of our sponsors for the Sustainability Leaders Awards 2013 - Accent Market Research, sponsoring the Sustainability Leader: Consultancy category.

Croydon Council drives sustainable staff fleet with Zipcar

UK pay-as-you-drive network Zipcar is to provide a car club service to Croydon Council employees in a partnership that aims to reduce car usage, CO2 emissions and overall travel costs.

EU agrees €3.45bn fund for environmental projects

The European Commission has agreed on a new LIFE funding programme to finance projects involved in climate action and the environment over the next seven years.

PDM announces £90m investment in food waste facilities

UK food waste recycling company PDM has announced investment of more than £90m before the end of 2014, including two new large-scale anaerobic digestion (AD) facilities.

EXCLUSIVE: Precious metals industry more aware of environmental responsibilities

Stakeholders are asking more questions and continue to raise issues around corporate responsibility in the precious metals supply chain, says SGS's sustainability manager Effie Marinos.

Opening the box on sustainable jewellery

The versatility of gold and other precious metals, combined with their rise in value, has attracted a wide range of investors. However, this surge in interest brings with it an augmented level of scrutiny.

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