Day: 17 July 2008

Business urged to avoid flights

Businesses across the world should switch to video conferencing to cut emissions from transport.

Microgeneration grants withdrawn

Grants for microgeneration in Ireland have been withdrawn as a result of new building regulations, it has been reported.

Belfast business cuts emissions

Northern Ireland's Bombadier Aerospace in Belfast has been successful in implementing a series of environmental policies, according to reports.

Energy saving adopted over fuel rise concerns

Homeowners in Northern Ireland are increasingly turning to energy saving measures as a means of saving money in the face of rising fuel costs.

Food firms pledge to cut mileage

Companies behind some of the biggest brands on UK supermarket shelves have pledged to slash the environmental impact of transporting their goods.

How to get the point across

For businesses to be successful in the future, they need to communicate their green achievements to increasingly switched-on consumers. Paul Davison gives tips on ways to shout about your environmental credentials in the digital age

The profits of true sustainability

Some companies are starting to reap the financial rewards of sustainability policies. Richard Clarke explains a formula that could unlock the secrets to this success

What lies beneath

Trapping CO2 underground is now a reality, and it seems a sensible proposition in the face of climate change. But putting the gas down below can allow companies to get access to even more fossil fuels. Mike Scott reports

Anglian advances in the field

Anglian Water wanted to improve customer service and the efficiency of its 1,300 staff in the field. So it called in a management consultancy. Now staff no longer need to visit the office in the morning to get their jobs for the day.

It’s all good, clean water

Dr Michael Strahand explains how United Utilities - which looks after the water needs of the North-west - needed the right piece of equipment to ensure that it has peace of mind when it comes to monitoring the use of chlorine in its processes.

Balmoral Tanks thinks big

As legislation tightens, Balmoral has introduced a range of package plants that use technology from larger systems.

Exploring the great outsource

With the credit crunch, rising fuel prices, vehicle availability and legislation changes, 2008 is shaping up to be a challenging year for water industry fleet managers. Is outsourcing a viable option? Chris Sharp investigates.

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