Day: 1 June 2012

Local council kits out social housing stock with solar

Wrexham County Borough Council has installed more than 25,000 solar panels on 3,000 of its social housing stock.

Reckitt Benckiser beats emissions reduction target

Reckitt Benckiser (RB) has beaten its lifecycle greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions target of 20% by 2020 - eight-years ahead of schedule.

Mars aims to double certified sustainable cocoa supply in 2012

Mars Chocolate has revealed it is on track to exceed a 2012 target of sourcing 20% of its cocoa supply from certified sustainable sources, after it sourced 10% in 2011.

Thermal processing industry to benefit from new national centre

A pioneering new national thermal technology innovation centre for low carbon technology and biomass development has launched in Middlesbrough.

Call for 5% pension fund injection in green economy by 2015

International climate change policy must overcome financial and regulatory barriers if the green economy is to flourish, according to the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC).

UK’s smart water network needs long-term strategy

The Government must develop a long-term water resource strategy for the UK's smart water network if it is to drive water efficiency and prevent supply disruptions.

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