Richard Rugg, head of public sector at the Carbon Trust, looks at the opportunity for public sector organisations to cut carbon and make £1 billion worth of energy savings in the process

Islington Council has embarked upon a successful drive to become more environmentally friendly

Katrina Pierce of the Institute of Environmental Management & Assessment, discusses ways to transform business, and the environmental opportunities and competitive advantage available

The new energy management systems standard EN 16001 can help public sector organisations identify and reduce their carbon footprint, says Victoria Barron, environment product marketing manager, BSI

The government has overturned laws banning councils from selling renewable electricity, spurring a local power revolution and bringing extra income to local areas.

The next major revision to Part L of the building regulations will set a challenging further 25 per cent reduction in CO2 emissions above current targets

What impact will cutbacks and news that short-term growth is unlikely have on infrastructure projects that are essential to environmental success?

A year into its work with the Carbon Trust, Coventry City Council is implementing 34 separate energy saving projects and has set a target to reduce its CO2 emissions by 30 per cent over five years

Malcolm Fergusson, head of climate change at the Environment Agency, explains why public sector organisations must act now to comply with the new CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme

Narec looks at how solar thermal systems can help secure affordable future energy supplies

With energy and climate goals likely to get more demanding, improving efficiency will remain a vital factor over the next decade and beyond

The London Development Agency wants to reduce London’s dependence on fossil fuels, cut the waste generated in London and help reach the Mayor of London’s target to reduce carbon dioxide emissions in London by 60 per cent – or 18 million tonnes – by 2025

Robert Rabinowitz, director, Environmental Markets for sustainability consultancy, BRE, answers your questions on the CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme

A report by the Environment Agency highlights the important role of low carbon biomass energy

A report published by the Environment Agency finds that using energy crops or waste materials as fuel for generating electricity and heat could play an important role in meeting the UK's renewable energy and greenhouse gas emission reduction targets, but only if good practice is followed.

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Event Diary

Retail Supply Chain & Logistics Expo returns to Excel London across 12-13 November, once again bringing together the world of logistics, supply chain, eCommerce and retail innovation for two dynamic days of opportunity.

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Tickets: Free registration available at www.retailscl.com

The Retail Supply Chain & Logistics Expo is the UK’s leading event for retail supply chain and logistics professionals, showcasing the latest innovations in fulfilment, 3PL, AI-driven automation, and warehouse technology.

Supplier Profiles

Bauder Accepts Keys to its New UK Distribution Centre at Gateway 14

Bauder marked a major milestone in its UK expansion with the official handover of a brand

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