Day: 11 June 2012

Thames Water boss scoops major bonus

Thames Water's annual report has revealed that its chief executive Martin Baggs scooped a six-figure bonus - despite hosepipe bans and falling customer satisfaction.

World leaders must react faster to climate change, says task force

A high-level climate change task force has warned that world leaders must do more to react to climate change, and calls for the Rio+ 20 conference to take threat seriously.

How do we learn to consume less?

What role can manufacturers play within the supply chain in influencing and changing consumer behaviour? Ramon Arratia attempts to find out

Waste finance firm seeks ‘high growth’ opportunities

Waste companies looking to get projects financed have received a boost with the launch of a specialist investment firm looking to inject capital into the sector.

Minister Hogan unveils Environment Partnership Fund

Ireland's environment minister Phil Hogan has allocated €337,000 to the Environment Partnership Fund 2012.

Ellen MacArthur speaks out over EU ‘resource crunch’

Dame Ellen MacArthur has called for greater engagement among Europe's political leaders if the ambition of a circular economy is to be realised.

Water next big ‘sustainability threat’ for business

Water scarcity will affect "every angle of our lives" and businesses must put board support at the top of their sustainable business plans.

In brief: local authority waste contract news

Greater London is the focus for the latest municipal waste deals, which involve MBT technology, consultancy services and an estates recycling refurbishment.

UK’s first Silicon Valley Bank launches

The Silicon Valley Bank has today opened its doors in London in a bid to boost innovation in local and international businesses in the cleantech and technology sectors.

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