UK CleanTech Summit 2009 – theguardian
Event: 23rd Nov 2009
This event will seize the moment for cleantech in the UK. Facilitating low carbon transmission and showcasing the UK’s most promising cleantech companies.
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South Korea and Mexico set carbon emissions targets
7th Aug 2009
South Korea and Mexico have announced that they will set carbon emission targets ahead of the global climate meeting in Copenhagen this December, Environmental Leader reports.
Verification Program Manual – a standardised approach for independent and rigorous verification of GHG emissions
24th Jun 2009
The Climate Action Reserve has released the final version of the Verification Program Manual. This document provides verification bodies with a standardized approach for the independent and rigorous verification of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reductions and removals.
Consumer behaviour to change if British refineries are to reduce carbon emissions
28th May 2009
Dr Holmes said that the major refineries could probably reduce their emissions by 60% while remaining commercially viable, but further cuts would only be made if demand dropped.
Carbon Disclosure Project – Supply Chain Report 2009
7th May 2009
This Carbon Disclosure Project – Supply Chain Report 2009 looks for the first time at how businesses are responding to the call for action and transparency in managing carbon and climate change in their supply chain.
Climate Change Corp weigh up the competition around carbon labelling
7th May 2009
For companies looking to get their products carbon labelled, three carbon labels are currently up and running. But which are the most credible and what do you get for your money?
Carbon Footprint Sustainable Supply Chain Summit 2009
Event: 29th Apr 2009
The theme of this event is “how carbon management & sustainable development creates competitive advantage”. Delegates will learn from top global brands about strategic survival and development during this economic downturn.
Carbon Expo 2009
Event: 27th May 2009 – 29th May 2009
The CARBON EXPO 2009 Conference programme spreads over the three days and will feature debates, in-depth case studies and leadership sessions, providing an in depth overview of the status of the Carbon Market and international negotiations
The Economics of ISO 14001
13th Jan 2009 by Alex Briggs
BT Germany has just become the 5th BT country to be certified against the global environmental management system standard, ISO 14001, following a four-day external audit by Lloyd’s Register Quality Assurance (LRQA).
Jens Krause, BT Germany’s quality manager commented on the value of ISO 14001 certification, “As well as helping to retain business, we believe the improvements will save more than €900,000 each year, and cut our carbon footprint by 12 tonnes.”
Green supply chain, shouldn’t everybody have one?
3rd Dec 2008
A recent article on Manufacturing & Logistics IT website talks about the rapidly rising energy costs and environmental concerns have driven ‘green’ issues ever higher on the business agenda.
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