Greener Business News

2 July 2009

Insurance firm Aon Risk Services has today launched QUEST, a product developed to help the public sector prepare for the launch of the government’s Carbon Reduction Commitment (CRC) scheme next year.

1 July 2009

The CBI is warning that uncertainty about planning policy is discouraging major investments that are critical to securing our energy supply and reducing carbon emissions.

1 July 2009

Carillion has launched a six-month trial to recycle waste cooking oil into vehicle fuel at Catterick Garrison.

1 July 2009

Businesses of all sizes are being offered free training to improve language and cultural skills in the run up to the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games in London.

Features/Analysis

FTSE companies snub climate risk

The UK's biggest companies just don't seem to grasp the impact that climate change could have on investors says IBM. Why? »

Beyond Eco-towns: applying the lessons from Europe

Today's current economic crisis provides the impetus to re-evaluate and identify new and better procurement methods essential for restarting the UK's struggling house building market. »

Obama's green challenge

America can again become an economic leader and reduce our carbon footprint at the same time, writes industry analyst Lisa Voldeng one of the "Top 25 Women in Technology" according to ZDnet. »

Environmental buildings: UK tenants will pay

A groundbreaking report, published this month (Jan 09) by European law firm Taylor Wessing, reveals that the construction and development industry in the UK is well placed to play a key role in pushing forward the growth of environmentally friendly buildings. »

SMEs can be sustainable

ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) says that it is not just large businesses who can be sustainable and responsible. »

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