Day: 26 March 2013

UK carbon account decreases by 4% between 2010 and 2011

The UK carbon account in 2011 was almost 26% below the 2008 base year, according to the Government today.

Businesses encouraged to embrace sustainable water management

Businesses are being urged to consider a fresh approach to managing their water usage and disposal, through a new sustainable management concept, which aims to underpin business resilience and generate cost savings.

Government commitment questioned as domestic RHI delayed for another year

The implementation of the struggling Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) scheme for domestic properties has been further delayed by a year.

Nordea behind schedule on energy targets due to fewer full time employees

Nordea has increased its energy consumption by 2.6% in 2012 compared to 2011 and is 'behind schedule' in meeting its 15% 2016 energy reduction target.

Global carbon market to grow 14% this year but faces plunge in 2013

The volume of carbon traded globally will continue to grow by 14% to 12 gigatonnes (Gt) CO2e this year but is likely to drop by 15% next year, according to analysis.

Ordnance Survey to reward those who put sustainability on the map

Ideas are being sought on how the use of geographic data could help businesses improve their environmental performance, with a cash incentive on offer.

CRC simplification will more than ‘half administrative costs’ for participants

Simplifications to the Carbon Reduction Commitment (CRC) will save participants £272m by 2030, says the Government.

Consumers open to change as UK prepares for low carbon future

Preliminary research into energy consumption suggests that consumers are willing to alter their daily routines to benefit from cheaper tariffs.

Distilling water efficiency into Diageo’s operations

World Water Day not only highlights the global water challenge but for Guinness and Smirnoff producer Diageo, it raises awareness throughout the company's supply chain and operations, says Michael Alexander

Biofuel waste offers concrete gains for greener cement

Waste from biofuel could drive the production of more sustainable concrete through a pioneering closed loop process.

Ireland at risk of failing on waste targets due to landfill reliance

Municipal waste arisings continue to fall in Ireland despite the majority of it still being sent to landfill, latest figures show.

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