Big buyers use purchasing power to drive supply chain emissions reductions
Some of the world’s biggest businesses and public sector organisations are using their influence to drive sustainability improvements throughout their supply chains.
Climate change: new report calls for increased investment in energy efficiency programmes
A new report from the Carbon Trust says investment to create demand for energy efficiency and reduce project risks in emerging economies will be critical to mobilising the scale of energy efficiency capital required to meet climate change targets.
Renewable energy investment - UK continues to lose investor appeal
The UK is continuing to lose renewables investor appeal, while Europe has regained ground, according to the latest bi-annual Ernst & Young Global Ltd (EY) renewable energy country attractiveness index (RECAI) published today.
EU announces follow-up to € 11m+ MaRINET marine energy project
The EU-funded MaRINET project which has given researchers and developers free access to wave, tidal and offshore-wind energy test infrastructures and has harmonised test practices will be followed by a second MaRINET 2 project under the EU's Horizon 2020 programme.
EU Ministers ratify Paris Agreement on climate change
EU ministers have approved the ratification of the Paris Agreement by the European Union at an extraordinary meeting of the Environment Council in Brussels.
Fracking to be banned under future Labour Government
The Labour Party has today confirmed that a future Labour government will ban fracking in a complete reversal of Conservative Party support for the technology.
Welsh Govt funds innovative £90k local hydro energy scheme
A new scheme which has the potential to revolutionise the way local communities generate and use energy has been awarded £90,000 from the Welsh Government to support the first UK trial.
ADBA: food waste is a largely untapped and hugely valuable bioresoucre
The Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association has welcomed the UK Government’s move to put more consistent household recycling measures in place, saying that food waste in England is a hugely valuable resource and an opportunity which is still largely untapped.
Scotland in drive to develop marine renewables sector
Scotland will be home to the world’s first ever large-scale tidal stream farm as part of a drive to develop Scotland’s marine renewables industry, creating jobs and investment.
Scottish Government warns future of hydropower “at a crossroads”
The Scottish Government is warning that the future of hydropower, a key renewable industry ,is “at a crossroads” and is calling for the UK Government to work closely with its Scottish counterpart to secure the future of the sector.
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Making storm overflow data make Sense – Metasphere launches dedicated monitoring device
With the UK government demanding a 50% reduction in storm overflow spills by 2029, the era of reactive management is over. Speaking in the House of Commons on 21 July 2025, then environment secretary Steve Reed said, “This Government will cut water companies’ sewage pollution in half by the end of the decade.” -
King’s Award for Enterprise shows ERG moving forward with growth in UK and Asia
ERG, the leading supplier of odour control systems and industrial gas cleaning & thermal systems, has been awarded the coveted King’s Award for Enterprise. -
Welsh Water’s ORAI system shortlisted for three categories at the British Data Awards 2026
Welsh Water’s new artificial intelligence-driven tool, ORAI, has been shortlisted for three categories at the prestigious British Data Awards 2026 – underscoring the company’s commitment to using cutting-edge technology to deliver better outcome for customers. -
Barhale completes two Rapid Action Taskforce Spills projects for Severn Trent
Barhale has completed work on two separate Rapid Action Taskforce Spills projects it is carrying out for Severn Trent.
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Scottish Water completes £235m investment in two-way connection between drinking water networks
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