New research finds England could produce 13 times more clean energy by utilising just 3% of land
Researchers identify new onshore wind and solar sites that utilise less than 3% of land.
New £100m funding platform launched by UKIB to support transition to a zero emission bus network
The UK Infrastructure Bank, Rock Rail and Aviva form partnership to provide a new funding platform for zero emission bus financier ‘Rock Road’.
New data shows majority of companies are overlooking plastic-related risks
Thousands of companies are behind on key steps to tackle plastic pollution in their value chains, according to landmark data released by CDP.
Water now a major risk for world’s supply chains, reports CDP
The water crisis threatens global supply chains as never before, according to new research from CDP.
Accelerating the Energy Transition Panel
The energy sector is considered one of the most carbon-intensive ones, with 70% of global GHG emissions coming straight from fossil fuel combustion for heat and power. The energy transition is in the heart of climate change mitigation efforts all around the world, with the international community working with one accord towards solving the energy puzzle.
BMW focuses on sustainable production
BMW Group production facilities utilize a variety of methods to achieve an ambitious goal: using exclusively renewable energy in the production of premium vehicles around the world. In South Africa, BMW Plant Rosslyn even uses some four-legged friends to produce energy.
California to generate energy from traffic jams
The California Energy Commission (CEC) has announced plans to attempt to utilise energy generated from standstill traffic.
Landmark climate change deal struck this weekend
Nearly 200 nations have agreed to a legally binding deal to cut back on greenhouse gases used in refrigerators and air conditioners.
Global Electricity Initiative: 94% of utilities already affected by extreme weather events
A new survey by the Global Electricity Initiative has revealed that power utility CEOs consider a global climate vital to their businesses’ success
Valuing the earth’s oceans at $24 Trillion is likely a huge understatement
A recent WWF international report identifies the asset value of the world’s oceans at $24 trillion- the equivalent of the seventh largest global economy. The accuracy of this however is certainly questionable…
Business leaders to gather at Paris Climate Week to discuss sustainable innovation
The launch of SIF15 at Paris Climate Week will unite business leaders 200 days ahead of the event, encouraging early conversation amongst 100 high level private and public delegates
SunErgy Project Will Provide Electricity to 92 Villages in Cameroon
According to official statistics, access to electricity only reaches 1,000 of 11,000 villages in Cameroon, and within Sub-Saharan Africa only 32 per cent of the overall population have access to electricity.
Sustainable Innovation Expo 2014 brings the private sector to first UNEA
Thirteen companies showcasing innovative technologies and services at the first United Nations Environment Assembly in Kenya as part of the summits official agenda