Day: 24 October 2012

Embracing traditional tea drinking culture could save businesses £31.8m

Staff at small businesses drink 41.2m cups of tea a day and E.ON claims that by regularly putting on the kettle just for themselves, solo "tea-lovers" could be costing businesses an additional £31.8m a year.

Renewables subsidies not to blame for hike in energy prices

Renewable energy support schemes comprise only 2% of energy increases over the past two years according to the Renewable Energy Association (REA).

UK takes poll position in EU carbon cutting targets

The UK is leading the EU in cutting greenhouse gas emissions, according to figures released today by the European Environment Agency (EEA).

CCS is ‘unattractive but vital’ to meeting carbon targets

Carbon Capture Storage (CCS) can be a suitable solution for reducing carbon emissions but high costs and a challenging implementation process are making it unattractive to those in the energy industry, says Carbon Trust chairman, James Smith.

Bath businesses set to benefit from BID waste scheme

Over 600 businesses in Bath are expected to benefit from cheaper waste disposal bills following a business improvement district (BID) proposal to streamline service provision.

IKEA to become ‘water positive’ by 2020

IKEA Group has revealed its new sustainability strategy which includes measures to balance its water footprint and contribute to the increased availability of clean water in the communities where it operates.

MRF code of practice will not set material quality standards

The forthcoming code of practice for materials recovery facilities (MRFs) will not set quality thresholds for different material types, Defra has confirmed.

Signatories must be made accountable in voluntary waste deals

Voluntary responsibility agreements are important in driving innovation in waste management, but regular reporting is required to assess individual performance and deals need to be backed by the threat of regulation.

Brewing a more efficient future

Having grown from African origins, SABMiller has always understood that its success relies on the success of local society, says global vice-president of sustainable development Andy Wales.

A head start on mandatory reporting

The countdown has begun for all quoted businesses listed on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange following the Government's announcement that they will have to report their levels of greenhouse gas emissions from April next year. Christine St John Cox , AEA carbon management knowledge leader, explains what companies should be considering.

Affordable heating for all

Right on cue, the arrival of the autumn equinox saw temperatures drop across the country,

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