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Leading businesses rewarded for cutting emissions in the supply chain
Seven large businesses have demonstrated their sustainability leadership by becoming the first organisations to be awarded the new Carbon Trust Standard for Supply Chain, launched today at an event at the British Academy in Central London.Ethical finance groups announce partnership
Two long-established ethical finance organisations have agreed new arrangements that will make more money available to democratic enterprises in disadvantaged communities.Co-op Group says it can no longer uphold its Fairtrade commitment fully
The Co-operative Group has told its members that it cannot make an enhanced commitment to stock Fairtrade products because of tough competition among supermarkets and its shift towards convenience stores.Edelman severs long-standing PR ties with American Petroleum Institute
The world’s largest public relations firm is ending its lucrative relationship with America’s powerful oil lobby – after more than a decade and at least $327m in billings.Why supply chain risk is something that should concern us all
The supply chain risk index shows that while risks have fallen businesses are still exposed to disruptions such as the Ebola outbreak and the Middle East crisis.Higher education energy efficiency fund to get £34m investment boost
An energy efficiency fund to help higher education institutions reduce their carbon emissions and energy bills is to receive a £34 million investment boost, creating opportunities for jobs and growth in the green goods and services sector.Renewable energy supply chain toolkit will help local SMEs
SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) could get a boost to their business with the launch of a toolkit to encourage the use of local supply chains for renewable energy and low carbon retrofitting projects, says Terry McGivern, head of resource efficient buildings at the Institute for Sustainability.Good Energy takes stake in Swansea tidal lagoon
Green energy supplier Good Energy has made its first investment in a UK tidal power project – the 320 megawatt Tidal Lagoon in Swansea Bay.Ecotricity rescues UK wind firm Evance from closure
Green energy firm Ecotricity has acquired Evance, the troubled UK small wind turbine manufacturer.Anthesis buys leading ‘green’ chemistry specialist
Anthesis, the start-up sustainability and environmental advisor, has acquired chemical regulation specialist Caleb.Travis Perkins deal puts gloss on eco friendly paint brush manufacturer
Northampton-based green manufacturer, Eco Ezee has won a major contract to supply its range of sustainable decorating products to leading buildings merchant Travis Perkins.UK supermarkets to disclose amount of food they waste
The UK’s biggest grocers have pledged to disclose the volume of food discarded by their stores in an effort to cut down on the millions of tonnes wasted each year.Circular economy worth $1tr: World Economic Forum makes business case at Davos
It’s one thing having a good business idea, but it is altogether another to show that it can transform the global economy, provide much-needed jobs, and be good for the planet.Community Shop to extend ‘surplus’ range to non-food products
Community Shop, the first ‘social supermarket’ redistributing to ‘those who need it most’ food in the supply chain that would otherwise go to waste, is planning to extend the range of discounted products it sells to non-food items.UK firms help unlock economic benefits of British forests and woodland
A major plan to unlock a sustainable economic future for the UK’s forests and woodlands has received a significant boost after 30 British retailers and construction firms have pledged to procure UK timber wherever possible.
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