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UK consults on mandatory reporting for carbon emissions
11 May 2011Large businesses in the UK could be required to report their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, under plans set out by the country's Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra).
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Acquisition boosts Suez Environnement earnings nearly 30%
02 May 2011French water and waste firm Suez Environnement posted a nearly 30% rise in first quarter pre-tax earnings while revenue was up 14%, boosted by the acquisition of Spanish water and services group Agbar.
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London seeks climate glory, launches £70m green waste fund
22 March 2011London should compete to become a world leader of the low-carbon economy, the city's mayor urged yesterday, as he announced the selection of the first manager for the long-anticipated London Green Fund and an additional £35 million ($57 million) in funding.
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Libya makes case for oil, mining risks disclosure - investors
08 March 2011The crisis in Libya and its impact on the energy markets shows the importance of oil, gas and mining companies fully disclosing the political, legal and regulatory risks they face, investors said.
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Setting a supply chain standard
04 March 2011Managing supply chain emissions is attracting growing attention – but a new 'Scope 3' standard has met with a mixed reception from the corporate giants that have trailed it. Liesel van Ast reports
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CDP water disclosure investor support jumps
10 February 2011The number of institutional investors backing the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) water disclosure request has jumped 150% to 354, managing $43 trillion in assets.
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On the rebound
09 February 2011The easing of the global recession has helped to stabilise the voluntary carbon market while regulatory developments, most notably in California, have prompted an uptick in interest. Charlotte Dudley reports
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UK waste market presents up to £20bn investment opportunity – banker
03 February 2011A funding gap has opened up in the UK waste management market which presents opportunities for investors and small developers, according to a leading banker to the sector.
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Time to send offsetting into retirement?
24 January 2011Carbon offsetting has received a mixed press in recent years – but switching from carbon credits to allowances could help restore its credibility, argues Jane Burston
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Suez Environnement launches water and waste management fund
02 December 2010French water and waste management firm Suez Environnement has launched Blue Orange, a venture capital fund to invest in environmental technologies.