Sustainability news in the UK | Page 10

An overview of news, trends and research in Sustainability consulting in the UK:

Ricardo moderates climate change workshop in Rwanda Since its landmark ratification, the Paris Agreement has placed considerable onus on global stakeholders to limit climate change to below 2 degrees Celsius.
29 May 2017
PA Consulting Group joins Ellen MacArthur Foundation's CE100 programme PA Consulting Group has become a member of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s Circular Economy 100 (CE100) programme – an exclusive platform which brings together stakeholders from public and private s
23 May 2017
Cheap renewables could generate additional 1GW in Scotland As Scotland continues to move towards sustainable energy generation, Scottish Renewables is exploring the costs of deploying an additional 1 GW of renewable capacity in the region.
22 May 2017
Ricardo Energy & Environment releases real-world vehicle emission test In a bid to support the development of ‘Clean Air Zones’ and ‘Low Emission Zones’, Ricardo Energy & Environment has developed a real-time non-invasive real-world air quality testing system that is able to connect emissions with vehicle type.
24 April 2017
ESG increasingly important in global shift towards sustainable economy A new report finds that more focus on environmental, social and governance principles by investors can play a key role in speeding up the green transition.
13 April 2017
Improving energy efficiency in cities could save billions in energy costs A new study finds that the introduction of €11 billion in energy efficiency efforts across 15 of Spain's largest cities could see consumers save €3.2 billion per year in energy costs.
12 April 2017
Electrification, decentralisation and digital to transform energy system Three major trends – electrification, decentralisation and digital – are set to transform the regional and cross-boarder energy system, according to a new report by the World Economic Forum.
11 April 2017
Automation and electrification to overhaul global automotive industry The automotive industry is facing changes from a host of innovations in technology and business model.
04 April 2017
Portfolio Sustainability Assessment gaining momentum in chemicals industry There is a growing drive in the chemical industry for voluntary action in the field of sustainable innovation, according to Arthur D. Little partners Martijn Eikelenboom and Michael Kolk.
28 March 2017
Circular economy principles add value to Nordic used textile industry The export of used textiles from the Nordic region, using circular economic principles, is found to add value to the region.
24 March 2017
Sustainability transformations remain difficult to achieve finds study The importance of businesses becoming sustainable in their operations, across their wider supply chains, is becoming increasingly imperative.
27 February 2017
Manufacturing investments face flexibility, sustainability and talent concerns Major manufacturing players remains relatively upbeat about their respective sector outlooks, a new report finds.
16 February 2017
Ecorys commissioned to identify top civil society organisations in Zambia To bolster civil society organisations (CSOs) in Zambia's Environment and Natural Resource Management space the Finish Government has commissioned a consortium, including PMTC and Ecorys.
16 February 2017
BioScope tool helps companies understand biodiversity impact of value chains The planet's rich biodiversity faces considerable burdens from human economic activity, from habitat destruction to climate change.
10 February 2017
Factoring carbon pricing into consumption can support climate change Transforming the global economy to meet global climate goals, to limit global average temperature rise to well below 2.0°C and to pursue efforts to keep it under 1.
02 February 2017
Infosys commits to internal carbon pricing to meet sustainability goals Infosys has committed itself to an internal greenhouse gas emission price of $10.5 per ton of CO2e fixed for two years.
31 January 2017
Odense Municipality comissions Ramboll for energy efficiency drive As part of global efforts to reduce carbon emissions, the Danish municipality of Odense is working to become carbon neutral by 2025.
26 January 2017
Polish Government moves to protect its key cities from climate risks The Polish Government, to head off the worst effects of climate change on its cities, has contracted a consortium of organisations to support its 44 largest cities prepare by creating adaption and mi
24 January 2017
UK Government renews environmental consultancy deal with Ricardo The UK Government has reappointed consultancy firm Ricardo Energy & Environment as its National Atmospheric Emissions Inventory agency.
23 January 2017
Capgemini UK to implement Science Based Targets initiative Capgemini UK has joined the Science Based Targets initiative, which was developed as part of the wider COP21 proceedings to stimulate businesses in creating plans to reduce their carbon footprint.
13 December 2016
Arcadis wins $30 million contract with US Army Corps of Engineers Arcadis has won three framework contracts for environmental and remediation services to the Europe District of the US Army Corps of Engineers. The three year deal is valued at $30 million.
12 December 2016
Transformation of energy generation key to meeting global targets Moving towards sustainable forms of habitation are increasingly on the global agenda as the world wakes up to the potentially devastating effects unmitigated human induced climate change can have on
09 December 2016
Mott MacDonald provides lenders' technical for Gobi Desert windfarm The 50MW Tsetsii wind farm situated in the Gobi Desert, Mongolia, reached financial close recently.
08 December 2016
Twelve tips for utilities to embrace community solar programs Utilities across the US are embracing community solar, viewing it as an opportunity to retain customers and compete against the burgeoning self-generation rooftop solar PV market by providing a utility-operated 100 percent solar option.
07 December 2016
Ramboll selected as key city partner in EU sustainability programme Ramboll has been selected by European Union’s International Urban Cooperation as a key city partner for Asia, as part of an IUC programme focused on forging partnerships between cities.
06 December 2016
World Bank commissions Mott MacDonald for climate change water study Improvements to access to fresh water and sanitation have considerably improved since the 1990s.
05 December 2016
Arup supports development of Dutch Windwheel in Rotterdam In a bid to develop a building that meets high sustainability standards, as well as embodies circular economic principals, a consortium of Dutch companies are developing the Dutch "Windwheel".
03 December 2016
Global carbon intensity falls, but still falls short of global target Global efforts to curb climate emissions have improved significantly, relative to the prevailing average, with carbon intensity falling by -2.8% in 2015.
30 November 2016
Private Equity increasingly focused on meeting ESG and SDG goals Private equity firms, in a bid to improve the business case for their investments to a wider group of stakeholders, are paying considerably more attention to ESG and SDG.
28 November 2016
PA showcases disruptive tech to UN Global Compact delegates PA Consulting Group recently hosted business leaders of companies participating in the United Nations Global Compact at the firm’s Cambridge Technology Centre.
23 November 2016
Ricardo supports the Advancing Transport Climate Strategies project Ricardo Energy & Environment has been hired to support rapidly developing countries develop and meet nationally determined contribution targets in light of fast-growing carbon based transportation.
22 November 2016
Anthesis Consulting Group acquires Bristol based Sustain Anthesis Consulting Group has acquired Bristol-based sustainable energy consultancy Sustain.
09 November 2016

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