Almost every Global Fortune 250 company now reports its corporate responsibility activity, with the UK topping the global ranking for sustainability disclosure.

Designing smart, sustainable products isn't easy with traditional technology. Which is why, says Thierry Marchal, it make sense to embrace simulation practices  

With higher energy bills and increasing carbon reduction obligations on the horizon, the Taunton and Somerset NHS Foundation Trust has taken a pioneering step towards sustainability. John Haven reports  

Erik Jaques meets Sam Caglione, founder and CEO of Dogfish Head brewery  

The total cost of owning an electric or hydrogen vehicle is likely to fall substantially and approach those of conventional cars within 15-20 years, according to a new study.

The European Commission has approved seven schemes for biofuels sustainability accreditation, designed to help ensure that they deliver environmental benefits.

Former US president Bill Clinton has called the drive for energy efficiency "essential" as he announced a $6.2B (£3.93B) package of environmental measures.

The cost for airlines of joining the EU's Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) in 2012 will be approximately 1.1B (£960M) using a carbon price of 12 per tonne - or a total of 10.4B between now and the end of 2020, according to analysis by Thomson Reuters Point Carbon.

They are a group of substances used in the manufacture of hi-tech devices and larger renewable energy products. China currently has a stranglehold on supply. But should the world risk opening up new rare earth metal mines in the Arctic and Greenland? Alasdair Howie reports  

SMEs can benefit both economically and environmentally from waste. Ian Goodfellow explains how the waste management industry, the Responsibility Deal and new regulation are all making a difference  

IT departments are often huge consumers of energy. But, says Andy Hawkins, some simple steps can bring significant savings  

As combating climate change becomes ever more important in the domestic and international policy arena - and the growth of energy demand shows no sign of abating - there will be increasing opportunities to invest in renewable energy projects. Mike Dunn explains the investment landscape  

It has been hailed as a people's palace - and one of the most significant cultural projects undertaken in the UK for years that is set to transform the lives of millions. As the striking new Library of Birmingham takes shape, Simon Dingle explains how a clear sustainability plan was the key to Carillion's successful bid to become Birmingham City Council's construction partner on the project  

BT is launching a remote smart energy management and control system across its centres, which it claims could help it reduce its carbon footprint by 5% and knock £13M off its energy bills.