Day: 19 June 2013

Backloading still on the cards as ENVI votes ‘yes’

The Parliament Environment Committee (ENVI) today voted in favour of the Commission's proposal to allow backloading in the EU's Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS).

Energy efficiency projects in Ireland will save €7m a year says Gov

The government-backed Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) has announced it will support 22 energy efficiency projects to deliver up to €7m (£5.9m) of annual energy savings and support more than 500 jobs.

FCC sells 50% stake in Proactiva to Veolia Environnement

FCC, the global infrastructure and environmental services group, has reached an agreement to sell its 50% stake in Proactiva Medio Ambiente to French multi-national Veolia Environnement for 150 million euros.

New guidelines published to improve risk governance in water sector

New guidelines to help water companies in the international water sector better manage and implement effective risk governance have been published this week.

Tesco targets 3D printing as future repair service for consumer goods

Tesco is exploring ways to utilise 3D printing as an in-store repair service for its non-food products, according to the company's innovation ambassador Paul Wilkinson.

EXCLUSIVE: Businesses must raise societal role beyond job creation and taxes

There has been a breakdown in trust between business and society across a variety of industries, particularly in the western world, which must be re-established, says Samantha Hoe-Richardson.

In conversation with Anglo American’s Samantha Hoe-Richardson

edie talks to mining giant Anglo-American's head of sustainable development & energy Samantha Hoe-Richardson on the importance of demonstrating that "green equals efficient and resilient" and that sustainability professionals must get connected with the commercial challenges facing a business and the people dealing with them.

World Bank’s new climate change report intensifies need for water action

The impact of climate change is increasing the urgency for action on water and sanitation across the globe, says WaterAid in response to a new report from the World Bank published today.

Ellen MacArthur hosts first circular economy business summit

The world's leading circular economy experts are convening in London today for the first annual Circular Economy 100 Summit, led by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation.

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