Day: 29 January 2013

IKEA moves closer to 100% renewable energy target

IKEA has produced the equivalent of 34% of the company's total energy used in its buildings through renewable energy.

Company forest footprint disclosures on the rise

The number of companies voluntarily disclosing their forest footprint has increased by almost 15% compared to last year, according to a report.

Global coalition pledges to cut emissions in oil and gas sector

More than a dozen Ministers from countries around the world have released a statement calling for faster action in reducing venting, leakage, and flaring of natural gas from oil and gas operations.

Motorola achieves 66% electricity from wind power

Global consumer brand Motorola Mobility has been recognised for obtaining 66% of its electricity used in its US operations from wind power.

Ford Motors boosts bottom line from closed loop thinking

Ford Motors is starting to profit from a corporate innovation strategy that recovers waste materials and turns them into new component vehicle parts.

Mine your business sustainably

Extracting natural resources from the earth is not a sustainable activity but some mining companies are now seeing the business case for ensuring their operations are efficient, finds Leigh Stringer

Circular economy

AD capacity set to strengthen with flurry of contract activity

Anaerobic digestion has undergone a growth spurt in recent weeks, with several facilities coming on-stream or in the process of being built, suggesting an uplift in the sector.

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