Articles
Pipe dreams?
Carbon capture and storage looks set to be the next big thing in the war against emissions. Brian Davis looks at how the UK plans to set the global pace
Calls to reduce our carbon footprint by jet setting rock stars at the Live Earth concert may be frowned on by some environmentalists, but even hardened cynics like President Bush seem to have woken up to the threat of global climate change....
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UK BUSINESSES JUST GOT GREENER
Terry Maguire, Managing Director of Computer Remarketing Services takes a look at the forthcoming Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) legislation, and guides you through the minefield of issues that your business is faced with, and advises how you can avoid criminal prosecutions and unlimited fines
What exactly is WEEE and how does it affect me? The WEEE Directive is a piece of EU legislation that comes fully into effect in the UK on 1st July 2007 and is the government’s way of doing its bit for the environment. The WEEE Directive’s...
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A case for SMEs?
Climate change: is there a business case for SMEs to take action? Authored by Jessica Wade-Murphy and Francisco Ascui, EcoSecurities.
Since the release of the Stern Review in October 2006, (which outlined that the world must act now to combat climate change or face devastating economic consequences) the potential impact of climate change is finally being considered as an...
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Financial appraisal, part 2
The case for energy action by Jo Reeves
In the new environmentally-conscious business atmosphere there are now twin drivers for energy action: the financial aspect and the need to demonstrate corporate social responsibility. The aim of energy management is to meet organisational...
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Financial Appraisal
The Case for Energy Action PART ONE, by Jo Reeves
The case for a proactive approach to energy saving has never been stronger. A growing appreciation of the damage we are inflicting on the planet, coupled with increasingly stringent regulation, mean that not only is it becoming a priority...
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