Yet another Brandix factory, Brandix Casualwear Ltd., - Giritale, has been accorded an 'Eco Factory Attribute' by Marks & Spencer (M&S), in recognition of its achievements in environmental sustainability and preservation. Strategically ...
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Abercrombie & Fitch has been commended by the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), which represents 655 institutional investors with $78 trillion in assets, for its transparency in reporting how its business operations impact the environment ...
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According to the government's climate change adviser, Australia is underusing its renewable energy sources with rooftop solar photovoltaic and wind having the potential to become the cheapest form of power for retail users by 2030 or ...
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The federal government insists the GST does not apply to its carbon tax, warning action would be taken against businesses that claimed otherwise. However, air-conditioning firms, data contractors and waste firms have begun applying the ...
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The government has published details of its long-awaited Energy Bill, which is designed to keep lights on while driving emissions down. This will allow energy firms to charge households an extra £7.6 billion until 2020, with the ...
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Teijin Limited announced that it has been selected for inclusion in the Carbon Disclosure Leadership Index(CDLI)2012 in recognition of its approach to and quality of reporting climate-change data.The CDLI works with 655 institutional ...
Kraft Foods is using a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) to help it make the right changes and get the best results when it comes to the environmental impact from packaging. The LCA function builds on the multi-year footprinting project Kraft ...
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The index is compiled by the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), an independent, not-for-profit organisation which holds the largest collection globally of self-reported climate change data, and which is working to drive greenhouse gas ...
Climate change minister Greg Barker The government has released its long-awaited Energy Efficiency Strategy,outlining how it will'transform'its policies on energy. The Strategy highlights plans for a£38 million fund to create ...
Nualight Listed In Global Cleantech Top 100 Nualight has been listed in the Global Cleantech 100, which highlights companies most likely to make a significant market impact in the next 5-10 years, it has been announced. The ranking, ...
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Author(s): Miriam Berg Article Update: The social energy app was launched on April 3, 2012 by Facebook, NRDC, Opower and 16 utilities. The 20 million households connected to participating utilities can use the app with instantly ...
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"We create chemistry for a sustainable future"is BASF's purpose statement.How the world's leading chemical company drives sustainable solutions will be presented at the first European Sustainable Brands Conference at the Mermaid Conference ...
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Computer Weekly has announced the third UKtech50, our annual definitive list of the real movers and shakers in UK IT - the CIOs, industry executives, public servants and business leaders driving the role of technology in the UK economy. ...
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Jonas Eder-Hansen,the iconic figure in sustainable fashion from the Scandinavian region,due to take part in Sri Lanka Design Festival 2012(SLDF),has arrived in the island.SLDF will be held from 15th to 18th November. Jonas is behind the ...
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Novozymes achieved a score of 94, placing it at No 5 in the CDP (Carbon Disclosure Project) Nordic Index and outperforming other Danish companies. "It's excellent recognition to have from a large group of important investors. It clearly ...