Day: 15 February 2013

Major water companies saving millions through tax avoidance

Six water companies in the UK are avoiding millions in tax by exploiting loopholes, an investigation by lobby group Corporate Watch has found.

‘Nervous’ Osborne delays zero carbon home commitment

The Government has been urged to demonstrate its commitment for all new homes to be zero carbon from 2016 by ending the delay on new Building Regulations.

Big business calls for ‘yes vote’ to revive EU ETS

A group of 30 influential European companies and associations have called on MEPs to vote in favour of amendments supporting carbon backloading, in an attempt to revive the EU's Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS).

EU slammed over waste prevention commitment

The European Commission has been criticised for failing to implement higher targets and new policy measures to encourage the reuse of materials and reduction of wasteful consumption.

Kent prison unlocks renewable energy potential

A Kent prison has today unveiled its first completed wind turbine installation that will cut operating costs and further improve the prison's carbon footprint.

Energy efficient glass production will help drive Green Deal says Barker

The Minister of State for Climate Change, Greg Barker, has visited a new glass coating facility that is being hailed as a pioneering advanced method of making energy-efficient glass.

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