Day: 14 May 2013

Low carbon enterprise is ‘bullish new breed’ of business

Small to medium sized enterprises (SMEs) driving the low carbon economy are a "bullish" breed of business intent on pursuing a global low carbon sector, forecast to be worth £4trn by 2015, according to new analysis.

EXCLUSIVE: ‘Support from the top’ helping National Grid transform sustainably

National Grid is currently undergoing a colossal infrastructure transformation and for this to be sustainable, board level support and employee engagement is vital, says climate change manager Clare Naunton.

Sustainability failing in retail sector due to ‘landlord mistrust’

Most shopping centre retailers are not buying into the sustainability agenda due to mistrust issues around leasing arrangements, according to new research.

PART L 2013 – what will it mean for the construction industry?

Following an industry consultation, the UK Government is due to announce its decision on Part L of the Building Regulations imminently. However, when the announcement is made, will we see a transformation in the way houses are built in the UK, or will the road to zero carbon take a back-seat? Asks Alex Goodfellow.

Exploring water usage: Sainsburys journey to a 50% water reduction

Exploring water consumption throughout Sainsburys estate has been a difficult but rewarding challenge. Announcing last month that it had achieved a total water reduction of 50%, Leigh Stringer discovers the financial gains from cutting water use at one of the largest retailer's in the UK.

Green Deal assessments more than double in April

Green Deal assessments lodged by the end of April hit 18,816, up from 9,294 at the end of March, according to the latest Government figures.

Circular re-entry: are you ready to go beyond recycling?

At ground level, the circular economy means a lot more than just sending your waste to be recycled. It's about tapping into those materials once they re-enter the economy. Mike Taylor explains

UK Environmental Trade Association signs deal to access Chinese market

The UK's Environmental Industries Commission (EIC) has today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Chinese Society of Environmental Sciences (CSES), aiming to ease UK environmental firms' access to Chinese markets.

Sustainability knowledge ‘essential’ for boosting industry growth

More than three quarters (76%) of professionals believe that a greater focus on sustainability within the built environment could help to boost overall industry growth, according to new research.

EfW giant Covanta Energy puts UK arm up for sale

Global energy-from-waste (EfW) giant Covanta Energy is seeking a buyer or partner for its British arm following a strategic review of its UK operations.

Glasgow Airport looks to minimise its waste collections

Glasgow Airport is aiming to reduce its waste collections by 75% over the next five years with the installation of on-site infrastructure.

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