News from 31 January 2012 on edie

ANALYSIS: Retailers fall short in tackling supply chain waste

Retailers are still finding their supply chains a challenge when it comes to reducing waste, despite making good progress within their own internal operations.

British Water launches international SME group

An international group for small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) has launched, in a bid to help them compete with major businesses in the global water market.

Coca-Cola on track to become ‘water neutral’ by 2020

Drinks giant Coca-Cola has unveiled how it will continue to hit "stringent" targets to reduce water usage in its first digital Global Reporting Initiative (GRI).

EDF to plough £30m for mitigating impact of Hinkley Point C

The energy company behind a controversial new nuclear power station has promised to spend £30m mitigating the initial building work.

Samsung to invest £100m and create 500 Scottish green jobs

Korean electronics giant Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) has committed to create 500 renewable energy jobs and invest £100m in Scotland.

Solar not fit for subsidy

From industry publications to national press, the Government's decision to reduce subsidies for solar panels on homes has generated wide coverage and condemnation over the government's rushed attempt to stem the increasing number of solar installations. The industry has pointed to a resulting risk to thousands of jobs, damage to the whole industry, and "huge economic uncertainty". The recent challenge by Friends of the Earth and two solar companies, Solarcentury and HomeSun, has culminated in the High Court ruling that the decision was ruled "legally flawed".

Energy

Businesses urged to reduce water usage

Water flows have improved in the UK's rivers as a result of tighter rules on abstraction for businesses, water companies and agriculture, but there is still a way to go says the Environment Agency (EA).

Scotland cutting emissions says CCC

Scotland's 2009 emissions fell 3% below the 2010 target according to the report of the Committee on Climate Change (CCC).

Tesco to drop carbon footprint labels?

Supermarket giant Tesco is back tracking on its support for carbon labelling of its products.

Scottish health board tasks Viridor with 75% recycling target

NHS Lanarkshire has awarded a waste contract to Viridor to boost the health board's recycling rates and help reduce disposal costs.

NI announces phased charging structure for plastic bags

Northern Ireland will introduce a 5p charge for plastic carrier bags in April 2013, which will increase to 10p in April 2014.

Water prices to rise from April

Water industry regulator Ofwat has this morning announced that the average household water bill is to rise by 5.7% in 2012-13, adding about £20 to annual bills.

Day: 31 January 2012