Day: 12 November 2012

Supermarket sector tops carbon reporting for second straight year

Marks & Spencer and Sainsbury's have ranked amongst the top FTSE 100 companies for reporting and measuring carbon emissions, according to research released today.

EU ‘stops clock’ on airline emissions tax plans

Plans to force airlines to pay for their emissions for flights in and out of Europe have been put on hold by the European Union, it emerged today.

British ‘extremely misguided’ on water use

UK consumers use five times more water than they realise, despite 81% of Brits expressing that they are conscious about their water usage, a survey has revealed.

Government unveils strategy that could cut energy use by 11%

The Government has revealed its energy efficiency strategy today which could save the UK the amount of energy equivalent to 22 power stations by 2020.

Major businesses urge PM to stabilise power sector

Eight major businesses have today sent a letter to the Prime Minister calling on him to adopt effective policies on climate change to support British business and help restore the economy.

Public urged to ‘give a sh*t’ for world toilet day

An online awareness campaign with the theme "I give a shit, do you?" has been launched to coincide with World Toilet Day.

Water will run out before oil, warns Nestlé chairman

Nestlé chairman Peter Brabeck-Letmathe has warned that the world's resource base will run out of water before oil, in an urgent call for action.

Veolia wins £460m PFI waste deal as it goes plastic fantastic

Veolia has secured a 25-year PFI contract worth £460m with Leeds City Council for residual municipal waste treatment and energy recovery.

Checking in for a greener stay

The hotel sector was one of the first to wake up to the cost savings associated with improved environmental performance, and we are all familiar with signs in bathrooms urging us to reuse towels where possible to cut down on water and energy use.

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