Day: 10 July 2013

Transport network needs urgent green ‘policy attention’

Overhauling urban transport networks through a package of energy efficiency policies could reduce total global expenditures on vehicles, fuels and transport infrastructure by as much as $70tr (£47tr) by 2050, a new report claims.

Recycling ‘not enough’ to insulate industry from commodity price risk

The UK's reliance on primary materials and its exposure to commodity price rises will be determined to a certain degree by the lifetime of products.

Ditching low carbon investment could drag UK back into recession

Infrastructure investment worth £180bn and equating to 12% of GDP is at risk because of the Government's unclear commitment to a low- carbon economy, according to a report released today.

EXCLUSIVE: Supply chain alliances crucial to redefining waste as a resource

Waste management firms will need to collaborate with and advise entire supply chains if they are to exploit resource-rich opportunities in the future, a leading contractor has said.

EXCLUSIVE: Insurance industry to provide greater support to low carbon sector

In the coming years the insurance industry will provide greater support to the clean tech, low carbon sector by creating products that will widen the market, says Aviva's Zelda Bentham.

In conversation with Aviva’s Zelda Bentham

Aviva's Zelda Bentham talks to edie about what areas of sustainability the insurance company is focusing on and why climate change sceptics are "brave".

Coca-Cola sets 25% water efficiency target

Coca-Cola has set a target of improving water efficiency by 25% by 2020 throughout its own operations as well as those of nearly 300 bottling partners in more than 200 countries.

UK food supply at risk due to severe water shortages

Farmers in England are facing increasing challenges to meet the demands of a growing population due to rising water scarcity fuelled by climate change, according to a report from the Committee on Climate Change (CCC).

EXCLUSIVE: Resource efficiency essential as consumption costs set to rocket says Accor

Ensuring resources are used efficiently has become a necessity for businesses as global energy costs continue to rise and water scarcity increases, says Accor's executive vice president of sustainable development Sophie Flak.

Businesses offered environmental qualifications to drive greener workforce

Businesses are being offered three new training courses aimed at helping them reduce the environmental impact of their company and develop a 'greener' workforce.

Utilities and retailers not getting to grips with paperless strategies

Utility firms and retailers are performing poorly on paper efficiency, with many slow to take up the challenge of creating paperless environments within their operations.

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