Labelling

Quorn becomes first major food firm to launch CO2 labels

Carbon footprint data displayed on packs will signal to consumers how planet-friendly each product is

Marketing
10 January 2020

Government slammed for 'appalling' delay in action on toxic chemicals

MPs on the Environmental Audit Committee warn chemical pollution is a growing problem in the UK and argue the government has been slow to act

Technology
16 July 2019

Survey: Consumers keen for carbon labelling

Two thirds of shoppers back the idea of carbon labelling for products, to help identify goods made with care for the environment

Marketing
05 April 2019

Mind the gap: Frustration grows over lapsed EU computer energy efficiency label scheme

Experts fear withdrawal of Energy Star label scheme from the EU market will make it trickier for businesses to source energy efficient office equipment

Policy
14 March 2019

Could carbon footprint labelling still prove a popular way to trim emissions?

Carbon Trust says survey of Brits, French and Germans shows labelling can give competitive advantage

Carbon Accounting
21 November 2016

How UKIP's dubious toaster traumas will lead to higher bills and emissions for everyone

Eco-design rules have slashed energy use and bills across the EU, but, warns Andrew Warren, now Brexiteers' myths appear to have demolished hopes of further progress

Efficiency
01 November 2016

Did energy labelling research mislead consumers?

TechUK's Susanne Baker hits back at recent allegations misleading energy labels are widespread across the European technology sector

Efficiency
07 April 2016

Mobile phone operators team up in pursuit of industry-standard eco label

Tool developed by O2, Vodafone and Orange aims to set up industry-wide sustainability rankings

Supply chain
23 November 2015

Will B-Corporations offer the path to truly sustainable big business?

B-Corps require businesses to consider environmental and social impacts, as well as financial returns - and interest in the concept is growing fast

Management
16 October 2015

FSC pledges to double its share of forest-based trade by 2020

New FSC strategy aims to 'empower' those most affected by mismanaged forests

Policy
12 October 2015

New heating and hot water energy label rules could boost renewables market

Systems required to display a label rating from A+++ to G as of Saturday

Legislation
28 September 2015

ClimateCare joins B Corporation as it eyes US expansion

Carbon offsetting firm joins Ben & Jerry's and Patagonia in securing ethical certification project

Marketing
19 August 2015

Beyond certification - how a solution became the problem

TFT's Scott Poynton's new and free to download book argues the case for a fresh approach to solving social and environmental problems

Management
25 June 2015

Eco-innovation for better business

Are environmental labelling and information schemes driving eco-innovation - and better business?

Policy
20 May 2015

What's next for eco-labelling?

Demand for green products is growing fast, accompanied by explosive growth in the number of environmental labels and schemes. Should oversight come from government, business or NGOs?