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Firms keen to invest in sustainability
Spending by large UK firms on energy, environment and sustainability initiatives will grow at an average of 16% a year between now and 2015, according to analysts Verdantix The predicted growth in sustainable business spending in 2012 will be 12%, which is 20 times faster than the forecast growth of the UK economy, at 0.6%. February 2012 Paul Suff 13 February 2012 Related Articles Related article:  Resource efficiency key to growth, says CBI Resource inefficiency risks $2 trillion New DECC team to drive energy efficiency read more
Exxon fined millions over GHG reporting error
Oil and gas giant Exxon Mobil was fined more than €3 million in 2010 for failing to report 33,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions, the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) has revealed The fine, thought to be the largest of its kind in the UK, was ordered by SEPA in September 2010, but only came to light when the regulator published statistics on its enforcement record for 2010-2 Sarah-Jayne Russell 21 February 2012 read more
High-CO2 investments could be next sub-prime
The UK’s future economic stability is at risk from organisations investing in activities that are damaging the environment, the Bank of England has been warned. In an open letter to Sir Mervyn King, the bank’s governor, a group of investors and academics has called for an investigation into the level of the UK’s exposure to high-carbon investme February 2012 Sarah-Jayne Russell 14 February 2012 read more
Mixed reactions to FITs changes
Renewables sector unsure of DECC proposals for six-monthly cuts to the feed-in tariff (FIT) for all technologies, following confirmation that payments for solar will be linked to energy performance Following the announcement last month of lower subsidies for solar photovoltai Sarah-Jayne Russell 10 February 2012 Related Articles Related article:  New DECC team to drive energy efficiency Government loses FITs appeal New FITs tariffs could be postponed until March read more
Southwest to lead wave power
The UK’s first marine energy park will be based in southwest England, energy minister Greg Barker has announced The new initiative, commissioned by Cornwall Council and Plymouth City Council, will bring together local enterprise partnerships, universities and businesses in the renewables sector in a bid to s February 2012 Sarah-Jayne Russell 13 February 2012 read more
Axe lifted from remediation relief
The Treasury has confirmed that plans to abolish tax relief on land remediation will not go ahead Land remediation relief is one of only four relief schemes to be reprieved from the list of 36 the government had initially planned to axe. February 2012 Paul Suff 13 February 2012 read more
Mixed reactions to FITs changes
Renewables sector unsure of DECC proposals for six-monthly cuts to the feed-in tariff (FIT) for all technologies, following confirmation that payments for solar will be linked to energy performance Following the announcement last month of lower subsidies for solar photovoltai Sarah-Jayne Russell 10 February 2012 Related Articles Related article:  New DECC team to drive energy efficiency Government loses FITs appeal New FITs tariffs could be postponed until March read more
Apple tests suppliers’ green credentials
Technology giant Apple suspended business with two suppliers in 2011 after discovering they were in breach of environmental regulations Apple’s 2012 supplier responsibility progress report reveals the results of 229 audits examining suppliers’ performance again February 2012 Sarah-Jayne Russell 14 February 2012 Related Articles Related article:  CO2 performance key for suppliers read more
BASF adopts water stewardship standard
Global chemical company BASF has announced it will implement the European Water Partnership’s stewardship standard at all its sites in “water-stressed locations” by 2020 The announcement followed the firm’s six-month pilot of the water sustainability standard at its Verbund site in Germany. February 2012 Sarah-Jayne Russell 13 February 2012 read more
Zero-carbon from buildings possible by 2050
The UK can remove all CO2 emissions being emitted from homes and offices by 2050 if the government introduces legally-binding energy performance standards, say academics In the latest report from the Oxford University’s Environmental Change Institute (ECI), Achieving zero, the ECI argues tha February 2012 Sarah-Jayne Russell 13 February 2012 read more
High-CO2 investments could be next sub-prime
The UK’s future economic stability is at risk from organisations investing in activities that are damaging the environment, the Bank of England has been warned. In an open letter to Sir Mervyn King, the bank’s governor, a group of investors and academics has called for an investigation into the level of the UK’s exposure to high-carbon investme February 2012 Sarah-Jayne Russell 14 February 2012 read more
In parliament >> The north–south divide
Chris Davies, MEP, discusses the differences in approach to environmental regulation between the north and south of Europe Environmentalists in the UK have it easy. We take it for granted that laws intended to curb pollution will be properly enforced. February 2012 Chris Davies 13 February 2012 read more
Retailer’s £185k fine cut in half
Discount retailer Trago Mills has had its fine for illegally dumping and burning thousands of tonnes of waste halved by Exeter Crown Court The southwest-based company appealed the fine of £185,000 imposed by magistrates in September 2011 after pleading guilty to five offences under the February 2012 Paul Suff 13 February 2012 Related Articles Related article:  Trago Mills fined £185k for dumping waste read more
BASF adopts water stewardship standard
Global chemical company BASF has announced it will implement the European Water Partnership’s stewardship standard at all its sites in “water-stressed locations” by 2020 The announcement followed the firm’s six-month pilot of the water sustainability standard at its Verbund site in Germany. February 2012 Sarah-Jayne Russell 13 February 2012 read more
Southwest to lead wave power
The UK’s first marine energy park will be based in southwest England, energy minister Greg Barker has announced The new initiative, commissioned by Cornwall Council and Plymouth City Council, will bring together local enterprise partnerships, universities and businesses in the renewables sector in a bid to s February 2012 Sarah-Jayne Russell 13 February 2012 read more
Case law >> Breaking free from paper chains
Colleen Theron and Deirdre Lyons from LexisPSL explain what the quashing of St Regis Paper's conviction for intentionally falsifying data means for companies with regards intent In November 2011, the criminal division of the Court of Appeal overturned the Crown Court’s conviction of St Regis Paper Company for the offence of February 2012 Colleen Theron Deirdre Lyons 13 February 2012 read more
BASF adopts water stewardship standard
Global chemical company BASF has announced it will implement the European Water Partnership’s stewardship standard at all its sites in “water-stressed locations” by 2020 The announcement followed the firm’s six-month pilot of the water sustainability standard at its Verbund site in Germany. February 2012 Sarah-Jayne Russell 13 February 2012 read more
Retailer’s £185k fine cut in half
Discount retailer Trago Mills has had its fine for illegally dumping and burning thousands of tonnes of waste halved by Exeter Crown Court The southwest-based company appealed the fine of £185,000 imposed by magistrates in September 2011 after pleading guilty to five offences under the February 2012 Paul Suff 13 February 2012 Related Articles Related article:  Trago Mills fined £185k for dumping waste read more
Zero-carbon from buildings possible by 2050
The UK can remove all CO2 emissions being emitted from homes and offices by 2050 if the government introduces legally-binding energy performance standards, say academics In the latest report from the Oxford University’s Environmental Change Institute (ECI), Achieving zero, the ECI argues tha February 2012 Sarah-Jayne Russell 13 February 2012 read more
Case law >> Breaking free from paper chains
Colleen Theron and Deirdre Lyons from LexisPSL explain what the quashing of St Regis Paper's conviction for intentionally falsifying data means for companies with regards intent In November 2011, the criminal division of the Court of Appeal overturned the Crown Court’s conviction of St Regis Paper Company for the offence of February 2012 Colleen Theron Deirdre Lyons 13 February 2012 read more
Axe lifted from remediation relief
The Treasury has confirmed that plans to abolish tax relief on land remediation will not go ahead Land remediation relief is one of only four relief schemes to be reprieved from the list of 36 the government had initially planned to axe. February 2012 Paul Suff 13 February 2012 read more
Firms keen to invest in sustainability
Spending by large UK firms on energy, environment and sustainability initiatives will grow at an average of 16% a year between now and 2015, according to analysts Verdantix The predicted growth in sustainable business spending in 2012 will be 12%, which is 20 times faster than the forecast growth of the UK economy, at 0.6%. February 2012 Paul Suff 13 February 2012 Related Articles Related article:  Resource efficiency key to growth, says CBI Resource inefficiency risks $2 trillion New DECC team to drive energy efficiency read more
Retailer’s £185k fine cut in half
Discount retailer Trago Mills has had its fine for illegally dumping and burning thousands of tonnes of waste halved by Exeter Crown Court The southwest-based company appealed the fine of £185,000 imposed by magistrates in September 2011 after pleading guilty to five offences under the February 2012 Paul Suff 13 February 2012 Related Articles Related article:  Trago Mills fined £185k for dumping waste read more
BASF adopts water stewardship standard
Global chemical company BASF has announced it will implement the European Water Partnership’s stewardship standard at all its sites in “water-stressed locations” by 2020 The announcement followed the firm’s six-month pilot of the water sustainability standard at its Verbund site in Germany. February 2012 Sarah-Jayne Russell 13 February 2012 read more
Co-op delays carbon neutrality goal
Retailing and finance group The Co-operative has published tougher emissions and water use targets, but pushed back plans to become carbon neutral in its second ethical operations plan A year after pledging to use carbon offsets to neutralise emissions from all of its operations by 2012, The Co-operative has published new plans stating it now does not aim to become carbon neutral Sarah-Jayne Russell 15 February 2012 read more
Axe lifted from remediation relief
The Treasury has confirmed that plans to abolish tax relief on land remediation will not go ahead Land remediation relief is one of only four relief schemes to be reprieved from the list of 36 the government had initially planned to axe. February 2012 Paul Suff 13 February 2012 read more
Case law >> Breaking free from paper chains
Colleen Theron and Deirdre Lyons from LexisPSL explain what the quashing of St Regis Paper's conviction for intentionally falsifying data means for companies with regards intent In November 2011, the criminal division of the Court of Appeal overturned the Crown Court’s conviction of St Regis Paper Company for the offence of February 2012 Colleen Theron Deirdre Lyons 13 February 2012 read more
Public sector leads carbon reduction spending
Hospitals, schools and local authorities are more committed to investing in carbon cutting initiatives than private businesses, according to the Carbon Trust Despite pressure to cuts costs, 58% of public sector workers responding to the online survey report that their organisation would be funding programmes to cut their carbon footprint in 2012, compar Sarah-Jayne Russell 17 February 2012 Related Articles Related article:  Firms keen to invest in sustainability Public sector ramps up CO2 targets Agency creates its own better place read more
Public sector leads carbon reduction spending
Hospitals, schools and local authorities are more committed to investing in carbon cutting initiatives than private businesses, according to the Carbon Trust Despite pressure to cuts costs, 58% of public sector workers responding to the online survey report that their organisation would be funding programmes to cut their carbon footprint in 2012, compar Sarah-Jayne Russell 17 February 2012 Related Articles Related article:  Firms keen to invest in sustainability Public sector ramps up CO2 targets Agency creates its own better place read more
In parliament >> The north–south divide
Chris Davies, MEP, discusses the differences in approach to environmental regulation between the north and south of Europe Environmentalists in the UK have it easy. We take it for granted that laws intended to curb pollution will be properly enforced. February 2012 Chris Davies 13 February 2012 read more
Firms keen to invest in sustainability
Spending by large UK firms on energy, environment and sustainability initiatives will grow at an average of 16% a year between now and 2015, according to analysts Verdantix The predicted growth in sustainable business spending in 2012 will be 12%, which is 20 times faster than the forecast growth of the UK economy, at 0.6%. February 2012 Paul Suff 13 February 2012 Related Articles Related article:  Resource efficiency key to growth, says CBI Resource inefficiency risks $2 trillion New DECC team to drive energy efficiency read more
In parliament >> The north–south divide
Chris Davies, MEP, discusses the differences in approach to environmental regulation between the north and south of Europe Environmentalists in the UK have it easy. We take it for granted that laws intended to curb pollution will be properly enforced. February 2012 Chris Davies 13 February 2012 read more
Axe lifted from remediation relief
The Treasury has confirmed that plans to abolish tax relief on land remediation will not go ahead Land remediation relief is one of only four relief schemes to be reprieved from the list of 36 the government had initially planned to axe. February 2012 Paul Suff 13 February 2012 read more
Southwest to lead wave power
The UK’s first marine energy park will be based in southwest England, energy minister Greg Barker has announced The new initiative, commissioned by Cornwall Council and Plymouth City Council, will bring together local enterprise partnerships, universities and businesses in the renewables sector in a bid to s February 2012 Sarah-Jayne Russell 13 February 2012 read more
Retailer’s £185k fine cut in half
Discount retailer Trago Mills has had its fine for illegally dumping and burning thousands of tonnes of waste halved by Exeter Crown Court The southwest-based company appealed the fine of £185,000 imposed by magistrates in September 2011 after pleading guilty to five offences under the February 2012 Paul Suff 13 February 2012 Related Articles Related article:  Trago Mills fined £185k for dumping waste read more
Apple tests suppliers’ green credentials
Technology giant Apple suspended business with two suppliers in 2011 after discovering they were in breach of environmental regulations Apple’s 2012 supplier responsibility progress report reveals the results of 229 audits examining suppliers’ performance again February 2012 Sarah-Jayne Russell 14 February 2012 Related Articles Related article:  CO2 performance key for suppliers read more
High-CO2 investments could be next sub-prime
The UK’s future economic stability is at risk from organisations investing in activities that are damaging the environment, the Bank of England has been warned. In an open letter to Sir Mervyn King, the bank’s governor, a group of investors and academics has called for an investigation into the level of the UK’s exposure to high-carbon investme February 2012 Sarah-Jayne Russell 14 February 2012 read more
Firms keen to invest in sustainability
Spending by large UK firms on energy, environment and sustainability initiatives will grow at an average of 16% a year between now and 2015, according to analysts Verdantix The predicted growth in sustainable business spending in 2012 will be 12%, which is 20 times faster than the forecast growth of the UK economy, at 0.6%. February 2012 Paul Suff 13 February 2012 Related Articles Related article:  Resource efficiency key to growth, says CBI Resource inefficiency risks $2 trillion New DECC team to drive energy efficiency read more
Apple tests suppliers’ green credentials
Technology giant Apple suspended business with two suppliers in 2011 after discovering they were in breach of environmental regulations Apple’s 2012 supplier responsibility progress report reveals the results of 229 audits examining suppliers’ performance again February 2012 Sarah-Jayne Russell 14 February 2012 Related Articles Related article:  CO2 performance key for suppliers read more
Public sector leads carbon reduction spending
Hospitals, schools and local authorities are more committed to investing in carbon cutting initiatives than private businesses, according to the Carbon Trust Despite pressure to cuts costs, 58% of public sector workers responding to the online survey report that their organisation would be funding programmes to cut their carbon footprint in 2012, compar Sarah-Jayne Russell 17 February 2012 Related Articles Related article:  Firms keen to invest in sustainability Public sector ramps up CO2 targets Agency creates its own better place read more
Zero-carbon from buildings possible by 2050
The UK can remove all CO2 emissions being emitted from homes and offices by 2050 if the government introduces legally-binding energy performance standards, say academics In the latest report from the Oxford University’s Environmental Change Institute (ECI), Achieving zero, the ECI argues tha February 2012 Sarah-Jayne Russell 13 February 2012 read more
Apple tests suppliers’ green credentials
Technology giant Apple suspended business with two suppliers in 2011 after discovering they were in breach of environmental regulations Apple’s 2012 supplier responsibility progress report reveals the results of 229 audits examining suppliers’ performance again February 2012 Sarah-Jayne Russell 14 February 2012 Related Articles Related article:  CO2 performance key for suppliers read more
Case law >> Breaking free from paper chains
Colleen Theron and Deirdre Lyons from LexisPSL explain what the quashing of St Regis Paper's conviction for intentionally falsifying data means for companies with regards intent In November 2011, the criminal division of the Court of Appeal overturned the Crown Court’s conviction of St Regis Paper Company for the offence of February 2012 Colleen Theron Deirdre Lyons 13 February 2012 read more
Zero-carbon from buildings possible by 2050
The UK can remove all CO2 emissions being emitted from homes and offices by 2050 if the government introduces legally-binding energy performance standards, say academics In the latest report from the Oxford University’s Environmental Change Institute (ECI), Achieving zero, the ECI argues tha February 2012 Sarah-Jayne Russell 13 February 2012 read more
In parliament >> The north–south divide
Chris Davies, MEP, discusses the differences in approach to environmental regulation between the north and south of Europe Environmentalists in the UK have it easy. We take it for granted that laws intended to curb pollution will be properly enforced. February 2012 Chris Davies 13 February 2012 read more
Southwest to lead wave power
The UK’s first marine energy park will be based in southwest England, energy minister Greg Barker has announced The new initiative, commissioned by Cornwall Council and Plymouth City Council, will bring together local enterprise partnerships, universities and businesses in the renewables sector in a bid to s February 2012 Sarah-Jayne Russell 13 February 2012 read more
Co-op delays carbon neutrality goal
Retailing and finance group The Co-operative has published tougher emissions and water use targets, but pushed back plans to become carbon neutral in its second ethical operations plan A year after pledging to use carbon offsets to neutralise emissions from all of its operations by 2012, The Co-operative has published new plans stating it now does not aim to become carbon neutral Sarah-Jayne Russell 15 February 2012 read more
MEPs get tough on WEEE
The European Parliament has approved proposed updates to the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive (2002/96/EC), introducing new legally binding collection targets and tighter export controls Under the new Directive, all European member states will, by 2016, have to collect 45 tonnes of WEEE for every 100 tonnes of electronics put on sale three years before. February 2012 Sarah-Jayne Russell 14 February 2012 Related Articles Related article:  Rarer still? Supply risks of rare earth elements WEEE reuse standard welcomed read more
MEPs get tough on WEEE
The European Parliament has approved proposed updates to the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive (2002/96/EC), introducing new legally binding collection targets and tighter export controls Under the new Directive, all European member states will, by 2016, have to collect 45 tonnes of WEEE for every 100 tonnes of electronics put on sale three years before. February 2012 Sarah-Jayne Russell 14 February 2012 Related Articles Related article:  Rarer still? Supply risks of rare earth elements WEEE reuse standard welcomed read more
Co-op delays carbon neutrality goal
Retailing and finance group The Co-operative has published tougher emissions and water use targets, but pushed back plans to become carbon neutral in its second ethical operations plan A year after pledging to use carbon offsets to neutralise emissions from all of its operations by 2012, The Co-operative has published new plans stating it now does not aim to become carbon neutral Sarah-Jayne Russell 15 February 2012 read more
Co-op delays carbon neutrality goal
Retailing and finance group The Co-operative has published tougher emissions and water use targets, but pushed back plans to become carbon neutral in its second ethical operations plan A year after pledging to use carbon offsets to neutralise emissions from all of its operations by 2012, The Co-operative has published new plans stating it now does not aim to become carbon neutral Sarah-Jayne Russell 15 February 2012 read more
Mixed reactions to FITs changes
Renewables sector unsure of DECC proposals for six-monthly cuts to the feed-in tariff (FIT) for all technologies, following confirmation that payments for solar will be linked to energy performance Following the announcement last month of lower subsidies for solar photovoltai Sarah-Jayne Russell 10 February 2012 Related Articles Related article:  New DECC team to drive energy efficiency Government loses FITs appeal New FITs tariffs could be postponed until March read more
Public sector leads carbon reduction spending
Hospitals, schools and local authorities are more committed to investing in carbon cutting initiatives than private businesses, according to the Carbon Trust Despite pressure to cuts costs, 58% of public sector workers responding to the online survey report that their organisation would be funding programmes to cut their carbon footprint in 2012, compar Sarah-Jayne Russell 17 February 2012 Related Articles Related article:  Firms keen to invest in sustainability Public sector ramps up CO2 targets Agency creates its own better place read more
Exxon fined millions over GHG reporting error
Oil and gas giant Exxon Mobil was fined more than €3 million in 2010 for failing to report 33,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions, the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) has revealed The fine, thought to be the largest of its kind in the UK, was ordered by SEPA in September 2010, but only came to light when the regulator published statistics on its enforcement record for 2010-2 Sarah-Jayne Russell 21 February 2012 read more
High-CO2 investments could be next sub-prime
The UK’s future economic stability is at risk from organisations investing in activities that are damaging the environment, the Bank of England has been warned. In an open letter to Sir Mervyn King, the bank’s governor, a group of investors and academics has called for an investigation into the level of the UK’s exposure to high-carbon investme February 2012 Sarah-Jayne Russell 14 February 2012 read more
Exxon fined millions over GHG reporting error
Oil and gas giant Exxon Mobil was fined more than €3 million in 2010 for failing to report 33,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions, the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) has revealed The fine, thought to be the largest of its kind in the UK, was ordered by SEPA in September 2010, but only came to light when the regulator published statistics on its enforcement record for 2010-2 Sarah-Jayne Russell 21 February 2012 read more
MEPs get tough on WEEE
The European Parliament has approved proposed updates to the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive (2002/96/EC), introducing new legally binding collection targets and tighter export controls Under the new Directive, all European member states will, by 2016, have to collect 45 tonnes of WEEE for every 100 tonnes of electronics put on sale three years before. February 2012 Sarah-Jayne Russell 14 February 2012 Related Articles Related article:  Rarer still? Supply risks of rare earth elements WEEE reuse standard welcomed read more
Mixed reactions to FITs changes
Renewables sector unsure of DECC proposals for six-monthly cuts to the feed-in tariff (FIT) for all technologies, following confirmation that payments for solar will be linked to energy performance Following the announcement last month of lower subsidies for solar photovoltai Sarah-Jayne Russell 10 February 2012 Related Articles Related article:  New DECC team to drive energy efficiency Government loses FITs appeal New FITs tariffs could be postponed until March read more
MEPs get tough on WEEE
The European Parliament has approved proposed updates to the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive (2002/96/EC), introducing new legally binding collection targets and tighter export controls Under the new Directive, all European member states will, by 2016, have to collect 45 tonnes of WEEE for every 100 tonnes of electronics put on sale three years before. February 2012 Sarah-Jayne Russell 14 February 2012 Related Articles Related article:  Rarer still? Supply risks of rare earth elements WEEE reuse standard welcomed read more
Exxon fined millions over GHG reporting error
Oil and gas giant Exxon Mobil was fined more than €3 million in 2010 for failing to report 33,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions, the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) has revealed The fine, thought to be the largest of its kind in the UK, was ordered by SEPA in September 2010, but only came to light when the regulator published statistics on its enforcement record for 2010-2 Sarah-Jayne Russell 21 February 2012 read more

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