Month: May 2013

Coca-Cola reaches lowest ever water usage ratio

Coca-Cola Enterprises (CCE) has recorded its lowest level of water used to make one litre of product, according to its sustainability report released today.

Scottish district heating plan to reduce carbon emissions and create jobs

The Scottish Government has today launched its District Heating Action Plan, which aims to reduce carbon emissions and energy bills while giving a boost to businesses and creating jobs

O2 chief: Rise of digital calls for greater brand honesty

O2 CEO Ronan Dunne has outlined the importance of large corporations building consumer trust in a new digital age where brand reputation is becoming increasingly vulnerable.

EfW policy inertia is ‘damaging’ UK’s energy security ambition

There is a pressing need for the waste industry to work more collaboratively with government to fully exploit the energy potential of residual waste via heat networks, a leading expert has said.

EEA’s Jacqueline McGlade leaves after 10 years as executive director

The European Environment Agency (EEA) has announced that Jacqueline McGlade will end her second term as the agency's executive director.

NI Water use willow trees for ‘environmentally acceptable’ filtration

NI Water is to trial the use of willows as a natural vegetative filter to clean wastewater from its site in Dungannon.

In conversation with M&S’ Mike Barry and Adam Elman

Marks & Spencer's Mike Barry and Adam Elman reveal why they are looking to internationalise the retailer's Plan A strategy and how the circular economy is set to revolutionise the economy.

Europeans dying almost nine months early due to air pollution

Evidence showing that air pollution shortens each EU citizen's life expectancy by an average of eight and a half months, has been highlighted in a report from the European Environment Agency (EEA).

Sustainability reporting is rising in value as it beds down

There is growing evidence that sustainability reporting is offering companies a competitive advantage as it evolves into a core business practice.

Sainsbury’s to save more than 2,000 tonnes of CO2 with extended duel-fuel fleet

Sainsbury's has increased its Dual-Fuel fleet to 51 vehicles saving up to 25% in carbon emissions or 2,090 tonnes of CO2.

E-cigarette recycling reward scheme looks to stub out landfill

A recycling incentive scheme for electronic cigarettes has been launched by E-Lites, where smokers can exchange their used e-cigs for free replacement products.

Is GRI’s sustainability reporting framework G4 too ambitious for business?

The dust is still settling on G4, the GRI's latest update to its sustainability reporting framework that was announced at the GRI Global Conference in Amsterdam last week. But how will this latest version affect business, asks John Hsu.

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