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SMEs can profit from accelerating growth in the green economy(27/06/2011)
The market for green goods and services is already valued at £112 billion in the UK alone and the Carbon Trust believes that SMEs can profit from accelerating growth in the green economy. However, recent research from the Carbon Trust shows that not all small businesses are aware of the opportunities. More than half of the UK's SMEs (52 per cent) see a greener economy as a threat. Almost half believe that reaping the benefits of green growth r... [more]
Carbon Trust funds tidal and wave power projects in the UK(04/02/2010)
Earlier this week, the Carbon Trust has launched the £22M marine proving fund – a scheme which will see between £2m and £5m awarded to four tidal and two wave power projects in the UK. The money will help bring the projects through from the prototype stage to commercial propositions. AECOM has backed plans by the Carbon Trust to fund the development of marine and tidal energy in the UK. AECOM’s Director of Renewable Energy, Ian Gillies said: “... [more]
Carbon Trust interest-free loans help small businesses be more energy efficient and cut costs(23/09/2009)
British businesses are being forced to “make do and mend” with old, inefficient equipment, as over half (52%), don’t have the cash to upgrade it. Well over half of small and medium-sized businesses (60%) wait until their equipment breaks down completely before replacing it. The survey shows that around half of businesses are missing out on the opportunity to reduce bottom line costs through energy efficiency: • Over half (57%) have resorted t... [more]
Carbon Trust to develop detailed footprinting guide for dairy(08/09/2009)
Dairy UK and the Carbon Trust have announed major plans for an industry-wide carbon footprinting guide, as a new report shows strong progress towards environmental targets in the Milk Roadmap. Work is just beginning with the Carbon Trust to develop the detailed footprinting guide for dairy, with strong support from dairy companies and other industry stakeholders, including the farming sector. The intention is to build on general work completed... [more]
Air curtains can save up to a third of HVAC running costs(16/01/2009)
Dimplex is working to make the energy efficiency offered by its air curtains official with a study on running cost savings conducted in conjunction with the Carbon Trust. And what’s more, because Dimplex air curtains are compatible with a wide range of optional energy savers, running costs can be reduced still further. Although the work with the Carbon Trust is ongoing, an initial study shows that using air curtains can save up to 33 percent o... [more]
UK landscaping business becomes world leader in carbon labelling(30/09/2008)
Marshalls plc has announced that from next month it will have the largest number of officially carbon labelled products anywhere in the world. The UK is leading the way in carbon labelling internationally, and Marshalls has been involved with the Carbon Trust’s carbon labelling pilot scheme for the past 18 months. From October, all of Marshalls’ 503 domestic landscaping products will be carbon labelled using the Carbon Trust’s official Carb... [more]
Scottish Environment Protection Agency aims to reduce its carbon dioxide emission by 25%(10/06/2008)
Launched in 2003, the Carbon Management Programme is designed to deliver improved energy management of buildings, vehicle fleets, street lighting and landfill sites. The programme is supported by a bespoke toolkit – a web based manual that gives detailed guidance on the programme’s process and technical advice. It also facilitates the sharing of best practice between participants, enabling them to learn from each other’s experience, thereby optim... [more]
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