Day: 5 July 2013

Reducing consumption: Accor’s long-term solution for a short-term stay

Global hotel operator Accor has a strikingly apparent business case for reducing consumption, with energy, water and waste costing the company a staggering €400m (£345m) per year. And without further progression in efficiency this bill is only going to increase, finds Leigh Stringer.

Ofgem chair-in-waiting vows to build low carbon UK

David Gray has been named as the preferred candidate to become the next chair of the Gas and Electricity Markets Authority (GEMA), and has pledged to help build a low carbon energy sector in the UK.

Viridor’s outgoing CEO offers his waste vision

Colin Drummond retires in September. From working at the sharp end to directing the business in the boardroom, he reflects on an industry that is undergoing huge change. Interview by Nick Warburton

London restaurants look to close the loop on food waste

Food waste from London West End restaurants could provide heating for local homes under new proposals revealed this week.

Weekly news Quiz 05/07/13

With the weather looking like summer is finally here we want to know if your knowledge is scorching hot, or if you're a bit of a damp squib when it comes to keeping up with the news...

Councils set to be rewarded for beverage carton recycling

A benefits package designed to support and encourage local authorities to increase beverage carton recycling has been launched by the Alliance for Beverage Cartons & the Environment (ACE) UK.

Philips explores feasibility of ‘selling light’ as service-based model

Philips is looking to commercialise selling the concept of light as a service rather than a product as a part of a new circular economy business model.

Three-quarters of Europeans willing to pay more for eco-products

Almost 80% of European citizens are willing to pay more for environmentally-friendly products, according to a survey from the European Commission.

AD sector isn’t selling itself enough to capture municipal waste market

The anaerobic digestion (AD) industry must do more to sell the business case for the technology if it wants to encourage councils to choose AD as a waste treatment solution over other disposal options, a leading industry figure has said.

Energy intensive industries to retain competitive edge with CfD exemption

Energy intensive businesses are to be made exempt from the costs of Contracts for Differences (CfDs), under plans published by the Department for Business, Innovation & Skills.

NGOs accuse pulp and paper giant of ‘dodging inquiry’ into deforestation practices

Asia Pacific Resources International Limited (APRIL) has been accused of dodging an independent inquiry into its deforestation practices in Indonesia after the company recently withdrew from the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC).

Sustainability Leaders Awards deadline extended

Due to the volume of requests we have received for more time to submit entries to this year's Sustainability Leaders Awards we have taken the decision to extend the deadline.

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