Grid connection or diesel generator? Maybe there’s another option!

Sep 25, 2017 Freddie Rand Industry Round-up 0

When it comes to sourcing an electricity supply, most companies look no further than plugging into the grid and buying their power at retail prices. Where a secure and continuous supply is...

China slashes sulphur emissions by 11%

Sep 22, 2017 Jonny Bairstow Low Carbon 0

China has cut its sulphur dioxide emissions by 11% between 2006 and 2010. That’s according to a new report from the Grantham Institute, which shows this result exceeds the nation’s plan of a 10%...

UK’s carbon targets ‘within reach with right policies’

Sep 22, 2017 Jonny Bairstow Low Carbon, Markets & Finance 0

The UK’s carbon emission reduction targets are within reach if the right policies are implemented. That’s according to the Energy and Utilities Alliance (EUA), which has submitted its...

Commitments for 100% clean power hit new heights

Sep 17, 2017 Jonny Bairstow Sustainability & Environment, Markets & Finance, Top Stories 0

A record number of companies have joined a global initiative to source 100% of their electricity from renewable sources. Estée Lauder, Kellogg’s, DBS Bank and Clif Bar have joined the RE100...

Top 35 firms ‘lobbying against climate policy’

Sep 13, 2017 Jonny Bairstow Sustainability & Environment, Markets & Finance 0

As many as 35 of the 50 most influential companies in the world are actively lobbying against climate policy. That’s according to new research from UK think tank InfluenceMap, which identifies 50...

Converting to green gas grid ‘could be vital’

Sep 12, 2017 Jonny Bairstow Low Carbon 0

Converting to a low carbon gas grid could be a vital part of the UK’s decarbonisation journey. That’s according to a new report published by think tank Policy Connect and forum Carbon Connect,...

Mars to spend $1bn making snacks sustainable

Sep 07, 2017 Jonny Bairstow Sustainability & Environment 0

Mars has said it will spend $1 billion (£760m) to become more sustainable. The food and drink brand made the announcement as part of its new sustainability plan, which promises to slash...

New partnership aims to move Earth Overshoot Day

Sep 05, 2017 Jonny Bairstow Sustainability & Environment 0

A new global partnership aims to engage people around the world in climate awareness and move the date of Earth Overshoot Day. This is the date when humanity’s annual demand on the planet...

Bathrooms burn brilliantly in biomass boiler

Sep 05, 2017 Jonny Bairstow Energy Efficiency, Sustainability & Environment 0

A Scottish design firm expects to save up to £10,000 a year by installing a biomass boiler. Fitted bathroom, kitchen and bedroom specialist DM Design has invested £250,000 in the sustainable...

Renewables power 70% of homes down under

Aug 30, 2017 Jonny Bairstow Infrastructure & Generation, Low Carbon 0

Australia’s renewable energy sector produced enough electricity to run 70% of the country’s homes last financial year. That’s according to new data from Green Energy Markets, which suggests the...