Day: 22 January 2013

Masdar launches pioneering desalination technology

A pilot program to test and develop energy-efficient seawater desalination technologies, which can be powered by renewable energy sources, has launched in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Europe’s major utility companies failing on GRI guidelines

Many of Europe's major electric utility companies are not following reporting guidelines for environmental and social performance, despite claiming to abide by the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI).

Businesses to profit from growing renewable generation market

Businesses generating their own energy can create new revenue streams, reduce exposure to price uncertainty, benefit from government incentives and help ensure long-term revenue structures, says EDF Energy.

European airlines making more than £1bn profit on ETS

Airlines will generate up to €1.3bn (£1.1bn) in profits in 2012 by taking part in the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS), according to a new study.

Businesses see climate change as ‘physical risk’ to operations

Seventy percent of companies believe that climate change has the potential to affect their revenue significantly, according to research published today by the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) and Accenture.

Retailers under spotlight as global action on food waste gathers pace

Retailers and their supply chains are being targeted in a far-reaching campaign launched today that aims to accelerate action on tackling food waste.

Shaky ETS sees record low price drop

The price of carbon traded within the EU's Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) fell to record lows yesterday as European Union Allowances (EUAs) dropped below €5 per tonne of CO2.

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