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Mainstreaming circularity

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Susanne Baker of the EEF argues more needs to be done to tackle barriers to investment if the circular economy is to break into the mainstream

12 Jun 2013

Crowdfunded Fairphone goes into production

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New phone aims to draw attention to dire conditions in the electronics supply chain

10 Jun 2013

Exclusive: Law firms make the case for greener offices

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New report from the Legal Sector Alliance reveals how leading law firms are cutting emissions by almost two per cent a year

11 Jun 2013

How Coca-Cola is counting every last drop of water

Coca Cola Enterprises has just achieved the lowest ever water use at its sites. BusinessGreen Plus visits its Sidcup factory in Kent to find out how

07 Jun 2013

Policy Briefing: Can community ownership counter wind farm planning crackdown?

Minister insists planning approval rates could rise as a result of changes, despite suggestions communities will find it easier to block new projects

06 Jun 2013

Energy Bill seeks to answer £110bn question

Over 200 organisations call on MPs to back a power sector decarbonisation target, as Energy Bill debate reopens in Parliament this week

03 Jun 2013

From damp towels to agro-foresty – Accor Hotels steps up green project investment

Global hotel chain launches scheme that will allow eco-conscious execs to support pioneering sustainable agriculture initiative

30 May 2013

Climate Committee warns 'dash for gas' more costly than low carbon energy mix

Report slams Treasury support for gas-focused energy strategy, warns failure to deliver post-2020 policies will push up cost of decarbonisation

23 May 2013

Are Green CEOs leaving the pack behind?

Major new study from Accenture and the UN Global Compact suggests gap between green multinationals and the mainstream is widening

22 May 2013

Businesses hail plans for energy efficiency payments

Government confirms plan to drive energy saving through capacity market, but will incentives prove enough to create long term stable efficiency market?

22 May 2013

The secrets of achieving zero waste

Commercial Group's Simon Graham reveals the top tips for any business seeking to achieve zero waste credentials

21 May 2013

Can the energy industry ever restore consumer trust?

And could green energy provide the key to repairing the industry's battered reputation

20 May 2013

Five climate lessons from John Ashton

The UK's former Special Representative for Climate Change's five key lessons all business and political leaders should heed

17 May 2013

Policy Briefing: UK faces fresh calls to beef up energy efficiency efforts as EU closes crucial loophole

EU Commission rules out loophole that would have enabled UK to halve energy saving goal for 2020

16 May 2013

How the Church of England is spreading the energy efficiency gospel

With over 16,000 buildings to manage, the Church has to be evangelical on green issues if it is to meet its ambitious emissions reduction targets

14 May 2013

Silver Spring Networks: How to sell the smart grid

Chief executive Scott Lang reveals how the smart grid technology giant plans to build on its early success

14 May 2013

BusinessGreen Guide to Fuel Efficient Fleets

BusinessGreen explores how new techniques and technologies can help firms slash their fuel bills

13 May 2013

Liverpool look to knock Manchester United off their green perch

Club aims to reduce energy and carbon 10 per cent over each of the next two years, and is also targeting waste and transport impacts

10 May 2013

Exclusive: Air traffic controllers set sights on greener skies

NATS has already saved 800,000 tonnes of CO2 through delivering smoother flight paths, but its carbon-saving measures are really ready to take-off

13 May 2013

Saracens' big sustainability drive aims to tackle emissions

BusinessGreen Plus hears how the new Allianz Park stadium is helping the club cut the environmental impact of both its own operations and its fans

03 May 2013

Policy briefing: Will the government's new energy efficiency incentives be left underpowered?

Coalition of businesses and NGOs call on Energy Secretary to ensure Energy Bill offers incentives for energy efficiency projects

03 May 2013

Policy briefing: Energy giants in firing line as Ofgem investigates missed efficiency targets

Investigations herald tougher stance from watchdog as energy giants face up to demanding new Green Deal and ECO targets

01 May 2013

Case Study: Ricoh offers blueprint for greener company car fleets

Printer giant reveals how an ambitious new fleet programme and pioneering penalty scheme promises to slash emissions 20 per cent

01 May 2013

Case Study: Sainsbury's and the UK's greenest convenience store

From passivhaus principles to chillers with doors, BusinessGreen explores the secrets behind Sainsbury's latest eco-store

29 Apr 2013

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