News from 0 June 2013 on edie

EXCLUSIVE: Transport industry ‘unlikely’ to collaborate on environmental impact says Porritt

Environmental regulation will only partly drive improvement in the transport industry as it stimulates "one part of the business brain" and does not engage the more creative, innovative side needed for change, says Jonathon Porritt.

Co-op Group falls behind target as it struggles to curb carrier bag use

The Co-operative Group is to review its reusable bag range following findings that showed carrier bag use has increased across its retail stores during the past year.

General Electric targets water reuse as buffer against scarcity concerns

Water scarcity will be a key focus for General Electric (GE) in coming years as the company sets out a clear mandate for improving its water reuse strategy.

UK businesses call for clarity on Electricity Market Reform

UK businesses are "confused by the complex nature" of the Electricity Market Reform (EMR) and are concerned about the impact on competitiveness, according to a new report.

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Christiana Figueres: ‘No country doing enough on climate change’

UN climate change chief Christiana Figueres has urged greater global action on curbing carbon emissions, warning that no country is doing enough to tackle the threat of global warming.

Rural communities get £15m to generate clean power

A £15m Government fund has been launched today in an attempt to encourage rural communities to generate their own clean green power.

Water Bill strikes insurance compromise to protect flood-prone properties

The Government has agreed a deal with the insurance industry that will cap flood insurance premiums, linking them to council tax bands and ensuring people know the maximum they will have to pay.

Environment Agency survives Defra review but must reform

The Environment Agency and Natural England are to be retained as two separate public bodies, Environment Secretary Owen Paterson has announced.

Heathrow recycling pilot could set benchmark for aviation industry

A trial to encourage greater recycling of airport waste at London Heathrow could prove hugely influential by transforming the way the aviation sector treats airline and terminal waste around the world.

Green Deal struggling as scheme signs just four customers since launch

The Government's Green Deal has had just four customers sign up to the scheme since its launch five months ago, according to the latest figures.

Time is of the essence for sustainable supply chains, says B&Q

Finding enough time to ensure supply chains are fully sustainable is one of the central challenges facing companies, according to B&Q senior sustainability manager George Padelopoulos.

Month: June 2013