Green consumers
Veggie Pret is here to stay, says chief executive
Sales at Soho pilot store remain higher than before its vegetarian-only conversion, company reveals
Majority of consumers willing to pay premium for greener products
Survey reveals significant levels of public support for brands that boast strong sustainability credentials and social purpose
We need to talk about meat
Trewin Restorick wonders if it is possible to make the case for less meat-intensive diets without sparking howls of outrage from meat-lovers?
Public concern about air pollution is on the rise, Nissan research reveals
Number of internet searches for terms related to air pollution has leapt up in the past 10 years, study shows
University of the West of England opts for all-renewables electricity tariff
UWE Bristol signs up to 100 per cent green electricity tariff with EDF from October
Smart meter popularity soars (among those who have one)
Survey shows nearly eight out of 10 of those who have a smart meter would recommend getting the device
How to reduce a hospital footprint: Johnson & Johnson lays out new 2020 sustainability goals
Healthcare giant plans to boost product recycling rates and renewable energy use at its facilities
Second-hand electric car availability soars over 600 per cent
Advertisements for second hand electric vehicles enjoy massive surge compared to 2014
Millennials will drive future value for energy utilities, survey finds
Accenture survey finds a strong discrepancy between attitudes of younger and older Brits towards clean tech products
Engaging consumers with smart energy
Professor Phil Taylor argues any attempt to encourage smart meter engagement needs to account for the huge diversity of consumer needs
The DIY energy market - how 'prosumers' will take the lead in the energy transition
ClientEarth's Josh Roberts predicts community energy projects can play a major role in engaging people with the clean energy they use
Why appearing to put planet before profit may actually harm a firm's image
New study suggests companies should be careful not to brag about environmental "win-wins"
Apple's 'Apps for Earth' raise awareness - but that's not enough
Consumer environmentalism offers people "feel good" solutions, but rarely delves into the deeper issues at play, says University of Oxford's Paul Jepson
Coffee cups, recycling, and the power of celebrity
Hubbub's Trewin Restorick argues the recent critical headlines aimed at the UK's coffee chains could have been avoided if the industry worked together to tackle the recycling challenges it faces
Lord Barker to bring green vision to ad land
Former energy and climate change minister appointed as head of sustainability practice at B2B advertising agency gyro
Europe's climate change goals 'need profound lifestyle changes'
Leaked European commission document calls for wide-ranging debate on how to keep global warming to 1.5C
Could ballot bins bring an end to butt blight?
Hubbub announces launch of litter-fighting ballot bins following successful social experiment
Eight reasons companies should improve the climate credentials of their supply chains
CDP's Dexter Galvin explains how business can benefit by increasing their supply chain's commitment to sustainability
Can business be profitable and responsible?
Trewin Restorick warns businesses need to face up to the public perception challenge they are confronted with
Massive growth in online buzz around climate action, study shows
Analysis of social media posts over last three years reveals massive spike in positive chatter around climate action and green growth
IKEA shelves Hanergy solar tie-up
IKEA ends solar distribution partnership with Hanergy, which is under investigation by Hong Kong's stock market regulator
Why some companies are becoming environmental activists
Steffen Böhm and Annika Skoglund explore the business case for commercial organisations adopting the tactics of environmental campaigners
Greenredeem extends recycling incentive scheme to cover food waste
Windsor and Maidenhead residents who recycle food waste are to be rewarded with discounts in latest attempt to cut waste sent to landfill
What do chief executives really think about climate change?
The vast majority of CEOs are committed to taking action to tackle climate change for both moral and commercial reasons, but are they making action to cut emissions a board-level priority?
