Day: 13 March 2012

FedEx bids to improve community relations

With its new environmental programme, the global giant FedEx intends to bring change to the company and communities

McDonald’s commits to sustainable beef supply chain

McDonald's has committed to improving the sustainability of its beef production - and much more besides

Go-Ahead takes steps to reduce carbon footprint

As a leading public transport company Go-Ahead has a big carbon footprint. But the firm is taking positive steps to reduce it

Europe must improve water efficiency to boost green economy

Water efficiency efforts must be "redoubled" by Europe in a bid to bolster the green economy, according to a new report.

Water efficiency at heart of Heineken’s sustainability focus

As part of its sustainability agenda, Heineken International aims to cut its emissions and water use - and empower local communities

Diageo invest in green production plants

By investing in environmentally sustainable production, Diageo has shown its commitment to a green vision of the future

Whitbread focuses on energy efficiency

Armed with a new list of expert recommendations, Whitbread is aiming to lead the hospitality sector towards sustainability

Haulier slashes carbon emissions

Transportation company NYK (Nippon Yusen Kabushiki) has saved 100 tonnes of CO2 every month in the last year by reducing the number of transportation miles by about 100,000km by utilising the UK rail network and journey rationalisation.

Timber companies urged to prepare for new regulations

Timber buyers and traders are being urged to prepare now for the European Timber Regulation (EUTR) in a bid to avoid potential criminal charges.

London to roll out ‘time bands’ for waste collections

A new 'time banding' system for commercial and residential bagged waste collections in London is set to launch from April 1, in a bid to improve hygiene.

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