en-gb The latest articles from Sustainable Business - the number one news source for environmental professionals. http://www.sustainablebusinessonline.com Thu, 22 Dec 2011 15:09:32 GMT http://www.sustainablebusinessonline.com/news/news.asp?id=355&cat=4 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 Tue, 6 Dec 2011 11:33:00 GMT http://www.sustainablebusinessonline.com/news/news.asp?id=354&cat=2 Appointing a green team is no guarantee of cutting electricity usage. Richard Lanyon-Hogg explains the best way to really combat this waste in the office Tue, 6 Dec 2011 11:18:00 GMT http://www.sustainablebusinessonline.com/news/news.asp?id=353&cat=6 IT departments are often huge consumers of energy. But, says Andy Hawkins, some simple steps can bring significant savings Tue, 6 Dec 2011 11:06:00 GMT http://www.sustainablebusinessonline.com/news/news.asp?id=352&cat=6 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 Tue, 6 Dec 2011 10:50:00 GMT http://www.sustainablebusinessonline.com/news/news.asp?id=351&cat=1 Designing smart, sustainable products isn't easy with traditional technology. Which is why, says Thierry Marchal, it make sense to embrace simulation practices Tue, 6 Dec 2011 10:30:00 GMT http://www.sustainablebusinessonline.com/news/news.asp?id=350&cat=1 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 Tue, 6 Dec 2011 10:05:00 GMT http://www.sustainablebusinessonline.com/news/news.asp?id=349&cat=2 Richard Ellis, head of corporate responsibility at Alliance Boots, tells Victoria Kendrick about the company's plans for energy and carbon reduction, its success in reducing packaging - and why his role wouldn't change whatever his title happened to be Tue, 6 Dec 2011 09:50:00 GMT http://www.sustainablebusinessonline.com/news/news.asp?id=348&cat=3 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 Mon, 5 Dec 2011 17:04:00 GMT http://www.sustainablebusinessonline.com/news/news.asp?id=347&cat=4 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 Mon, 5 Dec 2011 16:47:00 GMT http://www.sustainablebusinessonline.com/news/news.asp?id=346&cat=1 James Smith, the new chairman of the Carbon Trust, tells Peter McManners about taking the organisation forward to operating on a fully commercial basis - and explains why he's no poacher turned gamekeeper Mon, 5 Dec 2011 16:32:00 GMT http://www.sustainablebusinessonline.com/news/news.asp?id=345&cat=2 In this, the first of a five-part series, 'As If People Matter', covering all perspectives of a people-centred approach to sustainability in business, Michael Townsend explains how the strategy links to superior business - and economic - performance Mon, 5 Dec 2011 16:01:00 GMT http://www.sustainablebusinessonline.com/news/news.asp?id=344&cat=1 From New Year's Day, airlines operating in Europe will be subject to emissions restrictions - as the EU's controversial new trading scheme comes into force. How, asks Mike Scott, will the industry be affected? Mon, 5 Dec 2011 15:30:00 GMT http://www.sustainablebusinessonline.com/news/news.asp?id=340&cat=2 As COP17 gets under way in South Africa, Rachel Mountain explains why the private sector needs the negotiators to become less fixated by targets. Mon, 5 Dec 2011 14:14:00 GMT http://www.sustainablebusinessonline.com/news/news.asp?id=339&cat=3 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. Mon, 5 Dec 2011 12:30:00 GMT http://www.sustainablebusinessonline.com/news/news.asp?id=338&cat=3 Premier Inn, the UK's biggest budget hotel chain, is celebrating a hat-trick of breakthroughs in its efforts to reduce CO2 emissions from its business operations and provide its customers with more sustainable choices. Mon, 5 Dec 2011 12:24:00 GMT http://www.sustainablebusinessonline.com/news/news.asp?id=337&cat=4 New analysis has revealed that water management trails climate change on the boardroom agenda, despite significant near-term risk and opportunity. Mon, 5 Dec 2011 12:15:00 GMT http://www.sustainablebusinessonline.com/news/news.asp?id=336&cat=4 A landmark consumer study by Unilever UK and Ireland, which manufactures brands like Radox and Dove, is the first to reveal what British families really get up to in the shower. Mon, 5 Dec 2011 12:10:00 GMT http://www.sustainablebusinessonline.com/news/news.asp?id=335&cat=1 Twenty five businesses and organisations topped the first ever CRC league table, published last month. Mon, 5 Dec 2011 11:59:00 GMT http://www.sustainablebusinessonline.com/news/news.asp?id=334&cat=1 Global emissions are increasing faster than economic growth, reversing a slow, but gradual, reduction in carbon emissions intensity seen since 2000. Mon, 5 Dec 2011 11:55:00 GMT http://www.sustainablebusinessonline.com/news/news.asp?id=333&cat=2 A new UN report claims that employee engagement is key to hitting environmental targets - but support from senior management is still crucial when it comes to tackling sustainability issues. Mon, 5 Dec 2011 11:45:00 GMT