ScottishPower boss joins UK Business Council

ScottishPower CEO Keith Anderson has joined the UK Business Council, featuring members from key sectors, including Rolls-Royce, BT, Nationwide, Unilever and ITV

UK big firms urge Prime Minister for net zero leadership to prevent UK lagging behind

Major companies, including Centrica, Tesco, BT, M&S, Unilever and Amazon have expressed concern over the country’s potential to lag behind in the green economy without strong government support

‘Tech sector emissions to cut by 40% by 2030’

That’s the suggestion of a new report that claims technology advances could enable 8.5Gt of carbon savings by the end of the decade

Small businesses invited to take part in ‘green’ competition

The best entries will win a £4.5K package of business support

BT and Hubbub team up for smart home technology challenge

The Smarter Living Challenge will initially work with 60 households across the UK, looking closely at attitudes, perceptions and behaviours around home energy use

Climate action ‘A list’: H&M, L’Oreal and Sainsbury’s among 179 corporates named

Non-profit CDP recognises companies leading on environmental transparency and performance, helping address climate risks and build a future that is zero carbon

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BT rings up renewables to 94% of the business

The telecommunications company plans to only use clean power by 2020

New UK research hub for smart homes and buildings

A new hub dedicated to smart homes and buildings research has been opened in the UK. The new Centre for Smart Homes and Buildings (CSHB) in Watford is currently testing a range of devices, covering heating, energy use, safety and security, lighting as well as air quality. The Building Research Establishment (BRE) will work with […]

BT aims to slash emissions by 87% before 2030

BT has announced it will cut its carbon emissions by 87% before 2030. The ambitious target comes after the telecoms firm achieved its 2020 goal of an 80% reduction four years early. The new target, which has been approved by the Science-Based Targets Initiative, is aligned with the COP21 Paris Agreement – to pursue efforts […]

BT signs £185m deal for Scottish wind power

BT has signed a new £185 million power agreement with a Scottish wind farm. The telecoms operator has said 13 wind turbines at the Stroupster Wind Farm would provide the business with 100GWh of renewable energy annually for the next 15 years. It said it has been purchasing 100% renewable energy in the UK since […]