Day: 14 June 2013

International data ‘proving relationship’ between sustainability and performance

Sustainability is now arguably one of the most critical agents of change in real estate ownership, says Legal & General's Debbie Hobbs.

Kingfisher cuts property energy use by 4% despite opening 169 new stores

Kingfisher, whose UK businesses include B&Q and Screwfix, has cut total energy use at its properties by 4% from a 2010/2011 baseline, according to the company's latest sustainability report.

Zero emissions not possible with existing technologies says OECD environment director

Achieving zero emissions between 2050 and 2100 will not be possible if existing technologies are relied upon, says Environment Director at the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Simon Upton.

Labour announces commitment to 2030 decarbonisation target

The next Labour Manifesto will include a 2030 decarbonisation commitment, the Shadow Energy Minister Tom Greatrex has announced.

G8 leaders urged to take action for Global Wind Day

Renewable energy activists have called on world leaders to commit to phasing out fossil fuels and switch to renewable energy, ahead of the G8 summit on June 17-18.

REA appoints Nina Skorupska new chief executive

The Renewable Energy Association (REA) has appointed Dr Nina Skorupska as its new chief executive, three months after Gaynor Hartnell announced that she would step down from the position.

HSE backs safety blueprint as waste industry acts to curb fatalities

A five-prong plan for driving down the number of people killed and seriously injured in the waste and recycling industry has been published.

Airbus’ new fuel-efficient plane sets off on maiden flight

Airbus' new "eco-efficient" plane, which uses 25% less fuel than previous models and provides an equivalent reduction in CO2 emissions, has taken off from Toulouse-Blagnac airport today.

Politics hindering ability of waste partnerships to deliver value

Public sector waste and resource professionals need to be much better at delivering partnership working, according to a leading local authority figure.

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