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Download or grab a print copy - Latest Environment Times' Case Studies Collection is out!
Book/report launches
The latest Case Study Collection from Environment Times can be viewed as a digital copy, and we will also be giving out copies at the forthcoming RWM and EMEX trade exhibitions from our stands. It's full of news and information about those working to make our world more sustainable in a practical and commercial way.
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Scotch whisky distiller halves carbon and will share secrets of its success 'open source'
Business
Scotch whisky maker Chivas Brothers has made the expertise and learnings from its successful integration of enhanced heat recovery technologies 'open source'. The move was made after the application of the technology at its Glentauchers site showed significant benefit in carbon emissions reduction, providing insights that will benefit the industry at large if adopted at other suitable distillation sites.
- Robust shredder run on solar transforms a range of wastes into energy in Norfolk Resource & 'Waste'
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Portsmouth coastal flood defence concrete aims to boost marine ecosystem
Water
The North Portsea Coastal Scheme's fourth phase is underway and involves a bespoke concrete solution developed by Aggregate Industries, and undertaken by Mackley Civil Engineering, featuring an 'ecoformliner' texture which will help to nurture a marine life ecosystem in the wall's holes and grooves.
Corporate Reports
We want to lead the way to a bright, sustainable future. To do that, we've made a set of commitments to ensure we're always striving to be responsible, inclusive and sustainable.
The concrete industry is the only UK structural construction material to provide sustainability performance data, as part of a wider sustainability strategy.
BT helps customers cut carbon emissions by 11.3 million tonnes
BT’s annual Delivering our Purpose report, says its products helped customers cut their carbon emissions by 11.3 million tonnes. Revenue from these products totalled £5.3bn, representing 22 per cent of its total revenue last year.
SOCIAL ACCOUNTS YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 2017
Mary Coyle MBE, the Chair of Shared Interest, says: "I am pleased to report in this set of Social Accounts that we have made considerable progress in achieving the goals set out in our 2014 Strategic Review. This year our lending supported over 160 producer groups, helping almost 375,000 individuals in 60 countries, 30% of whom were women."
Our CR reporting comprises a yearly performance statement, supported by regular reporting of our activities on this website.