News from 22 May 2013 on edie

Yeo slams DECC over unclear Green Deal targets

MPs charged with monitoring the progress of the Green Deal have reacted at DECC's failure to provide a well-defined set of expected outcomes.

Ed Davey: Independent Scotland could damage UK renewables sector

Energy and Climate Change Secretary Ed Davey has suggested that the rest of the UK would not be willing to subsidise Scottish renewables if the country gains independence.

Energy intensive industry receives Government compensation guidance

New government guidance is providing energy intensive businesses information on how to claim compensation to offset the cost of energy policy in their electricity bills.

The evolution of product carbon footprinting

Recent changes to international standards have made product carbon footprinting potentially much faster, cheaper and easier. John Kazer explains how this could help companies take a leap forward in their commitment to cutting carbon emissions.

Energy

EXCLUSIVE: ‘Too many strategies and not enough culture’ says Unilever sustainability VP

Businesses do not always fulfil their "wonderful sustainability strategies" due to a weak partnership with HR, according to Unilever's Geoff McDonald.

Environment Secretary Owen Paterson takes case for waste direct to investors

A strong business case for waste was put forward today during a government-hosted summit which brought the investment community together for the first time to discuss how to stimulate growth in the sector.

Agrivert joins forces with Grundon to finance new AD plant

Anaerobic digestion (AD) specialist Agrivert has struck a multi-million pound deal with Grundon Waste Management to finance its third AD plant at Trumps Farm near Chertsey in Surrey.

EXCLUSIVE: UK must up its game as China races ahead on resource efficiency

The Environmental Industries Commission (EIC) has called on the Government to provide incentives to stimulate greater resource efficiency in the UK economy.

EEA data reveals ‘encouraging’ improvement of EU bathing waters

Europe's bathing water quality has improved with 94% of bathing sites in the EU now meeting minimum standards.

Day: 22 May 2013