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MOTORING
Ford aiming to cut waste to landfill by 10pc this year
25.04.2012 Ford reduced its global waste to landfill by 44pc between 2007 and 2011.
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MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS
Shell agrees to buy Cove Energy for £1.1bn
24.04.2012 Agreement follows earlier bid of just under £1bn in February.
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AWARDS
Business to Arts Awards deadline looms
23.04.2012 Awards recognise partnerships between the arts and businesses and communities.
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ENERGY
How to cut energy costs in your business
20.04.2012 There are a number of practical ways companies can impact on their energy bills.
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SPORT
London 2012 to 'Inspire a generation'
18.04.2012 LOCOG reveals logo and ceremony plans for this summer's Olympic Games.
Latest News
- 26 April
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Local authorities, State bodies getting €32m worth of unmetered electricity from Energia
Energia is now providing unmetered electricity to 52 Irish local authorities and a number of public sector bodies, including RTÉ and Dublin Airport Authority, in a series of contracts valued around €32m per year.
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M&S launches 'shwopping' initiative and unveils Joanna Lumley as Plan A ambassador
Marks & Spencer and Joanna Lumley have joined forces to launch 'shwopping' a new initiative to encourage customers to donate old, unwanted items of clothing as they buy new ones.
- 25 April
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Ford aiming to cut waste to landfill by 10pc this year
Ford reduced its global waste to landfill by 44pc between 2007 and 2011 and is planning to cut this by a further 10pc by the end of this year, according to the car maker.
- 24 April
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Unilever reveals first year progress in reaching sustainability targets - locally and globally
Unilever has published a report on the progress it is making, both globally and locally, in meeting sustainability targets it set out in November 2010.
- 23 April
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Bord Gáis Energy to invest €400m in bringing 250 MW of wind energy onstream
Bord Gáis Energy is opening two new wind farms in 2012, which between them will provide enough power for more than 30,000 homes, and is set to invest €400m is developing 250 MW of wind energy over the next three years, according to Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, Pat Rabbitte TD.
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Cellulac gets €2.8m EU grant to commercialise biorefining technology
Galway-based Cellulac has been approved for a record €2.8m grant by the European Commission to commercialise its biorefining technology which converts agricultural waste into lactic acid.
- 20 April
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Dept of Education wins overall prize at 2012 Green Awards for Tullamore school
The overall prize at the 2012 Green Awards, which were presented in Dublin last night, went to the Department of Education and Skills for its work on Coláiste Choilm post primary school in Tullamore.
- 19 April
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Ikea Foundation pledges €30m to empower 2.2 million women in India
The Ikea Foundation has pledged €30m to a programme in India designed to empower around 2.2 million rural women by developing their business skills.
- 18 April
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€12m to be spent on Greater Dublin area infrastructure
Nearly €12m is to be invested in 110 projects to improve road, bus, cycle and pedestrian infrastructure in the Greater Dublin area, Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport Leo Varadkar announced today.
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787 Dreamliner in first ever transpacific biofuels flight
The first ever transpacific biofuel flight took place yesterday when a 787 Dreamliner, partially fuelled by used cooking oil, flew from Boeing's delivery centre in Everett, Washington, to Tokyo Haneda Airport.
- 13 April
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Qantas to investigate potential for biofuels industry in Australia
Qantas said today that it is set to carry out a feasibility study into the potential for an Australian sustainable aviation fuel industry, backed by funding from the Australian Government.
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Starbucks customers to help direct US$4m in funding to US community projects
Starbucks is investing US$4m into local US communities through grants to more than 120 nonprofits with the money being allocated according to votes from its loyalty card members.
- 11 April
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Ireland's ETS companies reduced GHG emissions by 9pc in 2011 - EPA
Greenhouse gas emissions by Ireland's Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) fell by more than 9pc in 2011 to 15.77 Mtonnes, according to new data submitted by the EPA to the EU Commission.
- 10 April
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Dun Laoghaire awards for environmental innovation launched
The EnviroCom Awards, which aim to recognise the best examples of energy management, waste prevention, water conservation and environmental innovation by companies, agencies and not-for-profits located or operating in the Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown area, were launched this weekend.
- 06 April
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Climote launches home heating control system
Smarthomes spin-off Climote Ltd has launched a new product that allows users to manage their home heating systems remotely and, according to the company, save up to 20pc on their heating bills.
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Concern and KPMG partner for emergency and disaster relief programme
As part of an agreement announced today, Concern Worldwide will be eligible to apply for funds raised by KPMG's global disaster appeals.
- 30 March
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Birds Eye fish fingers get MSC certification
Birds Eye's cod and haddock fish finger range across Europe has achieved MSC (Marine Stewardship Council) certification.
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Danone on track to reduce carbon footprint by 30pc with the help of SAP
Food company Danone has teamed up with SAP to substantially reduce its carbon footprint by analysing and measuring emissions across 35,000 products.
- 29 March
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Sesame Street producer gives keynote address at science conference
Insights into Sesame Street, Lego Education and Audi Sports racing and their involvement with the worlds of science, technology and innovation, were top of the agenda at the Atlantic Conference 2012, sponsored by Ericsson, which took place in the Tullamore Court Hotel, Tullamore today.
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Phase one of Northern Ireland e-car project launched
Northern Ireland's e-car project has been officially launched today by the Department of Regional Development and the Department of the Environment.
- 28 March
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SEAI says 20,000 jobs in energy sector can be created by 2020
Analysis by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) of the economic and enterprise benefits of the sustainable energy sector, states that over 20,000 jobs can be created within the sector over the next eight years to 2020.
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First Irish charities expo to take place in May
An innovative charity exhibition that will bring not-for-profits, businesses and members of the public together in the same venue to network, develop partnerships and learn from each other in a supportive environment, is set to take place in the RDS on Wednesday 2 May.
- 27 March
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Ireland above EU average for producing and recycling municipal waste
People in Ireland generated significantly more municipal waste in 2010 than the average European, according to new data from Eurostat, which also shows that Ireland was at the higher end of the recycling scale within the European Union.
- 23 March
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Companies launch World Water Day initiatives
Marking the 20th World Water Day this week, a number of food and drink companies in the UK have launched new activities as part of the Food and Drink Federation's (FDF) 'Every Last Drop' campaign.
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Centrica and Dong Energy to co-develop Irish Sea offshore wind farms
Centrica and Dong Energy have formed a joint venture to co-develop offshore wind farms in the Round 3 Irish Sea Zone, which has a potential capacity of 4.2GW.
- 22 March
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Rabbitte announces REFIT 2 to support wind energy
Energy Minister Pat Rabbitte has today announced the opening of the new REFIT 2 support programme to encourage investment in wind energy and help bring Ireland to its target of 40pc renewable electricity target by 2020.
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Boeing, Airbus and Embraer to collaborate on biofuels development
Boeing, Airbus and Embraer are set to work together to develop drop-in, affordable aviation biofuels, the airframe manufacturers said today.
- 20 March
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NI's Simple Power to distribute Vergnet wind turbines in £50m deal
Northern Ireland wind energy company Simple Power has announced an exclusive agreement with French manufacturer Vergnet SA to distribute the latter's wind turbines throughout the province in a deal valued at over £50m.
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Nualight announces "US$100m opportunity" alliance with Hussmann
Cork-based food retail lighting company Nualight has announced a new partnership with global refrigerated display merchandisers and refrigeration systems manufacturer, Hussmann, which it says represents a US$100m opportunity.
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Ireland launches Global Green Asset Management Network
Ireland has launched a Global Green Asset Management Network at the Ireland Day Summit in the New York Stock Exchange.
- 15 March
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Vestas wins order to supply turbines to Latin America's largest wind farm
Danish wind turbine company, Vestas, has won an order to supply 132 of its V90-3.0 MW units to the Mareña Renovables project in Mexico in what will be the largest wind energy installation in Latin America, totalling 396 MW.
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Solar, wind and biofuels markets up 31pc to US$246.1bn in 2011
Global revenue for solar PV, wind power and biofuels increased by 31pc from US$188.1bn in 2010 to US$246.1bn last year, according to a new report from clean tech research and advisory firm Clean Edge.
- 13 March
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Irish and San Jose cleantech clusters sign agreement
A major agreement between cleantech organisations in Dublin and Silicon Valley were signed in San Jose yesterday evening.
- 09 March
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An Post trials electric post vans on city routes
An Post and Renault Ireland are joining forces in Ireland's first ever on-the-road trial of electrically powered post vans.
- 02 March
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Ireland creating less waste since economic downturn
The economic downturn is having a marked influence on municipal waste generation, which has decreased by 16pc since it peaked in 2007, according to the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) National Waste Report 2010, released yesterday.
- 28 February
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Creating success in a changing business environment
The key challenges of our age can be turned into new opportunities by those visionary and innovative organisations that can undertake pioneering actions to prepare for an uncertain future, writes KPMG's Yvo de Boer.
- 24 February
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New programme launched to address ICT skills gap
Minister for Education and Skills, Ruairí Quinn TD today launched the Citrix Academy Network in Ireland, designed to equip students with advanced technical skills essential for an IT career in virtualisation or networking.
- 13 February
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Ocean Energy contract to result in 35 new jobs
Cork-based wave energy company Ocean Energy expects to create 35 new engineering jobs as a result of winning a major deal last week to provide grid connected offshore marine energy test site, Wave Hub, with its first multi-million euro energy device.
- 10 February
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Mazda develops resin for lighter bumpers, reduced energy use
Mazda has developed a new resin material which it says can be used to make vehicle parts that are as rigid as those made from conventional resin but are significantly lighter.
- 09 February
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NSAI launches universal design standard for energy products
The National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI) has launched what it says is the world's first standard to enable energy products and services to be accessible and usable to a more diverse range of customers.
- 08 February
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O2 launches three-year plan to cut CO2 by 4 million tonnes
O2 in the UK has launched a new three-year sustainability plan that aims to deliver up to 4 million tonnes of carbon savings, help equip a million young people with new skills and save the country's National Health Service £50m.
- 07 February
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Winners of European Business Awards for the Environment (Irish stage) announced
IBEC, the group that represents Irish business, has today announced the winners of the Irish stage of the 2012 European Business Awards for the Environment (EBAE), which recognise European companies that combine innovation, economic viability and environmental concerns. The Irish winners will compete with companies across 23 European countries at the EBAE awards during European Green Week (22-25 May) in Brussels.
- 06 February
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Chinese airlines banned from paying EU carbon charge
China has banned its airlines from paying the EU's carbon charge, which involves buying emissions trading scheme (ETS) certificates for all flights to and from airports in the European Union.
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NIB picks ISPCC as charity partner for the year
The Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (ISPCC) has been selected by National Irish Bank as its charity partner for 2012.
- 01 February
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Sustainability now the highest priority for office real estate
Sustainability is the highest priority strategic issue facing office real estate decision-makers over the next ten years, according 83pc of real estate professionals surveyed for Jones Lang LaSalle Offices 2020 research.
- 31 January
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New guide shows how to grow business sustainably
A step-by-step guide designed to help businesses accelerate sustainable growth has been launched by the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD).
- 30 January
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Cylon announces first US contract for energy management service
Cylon Active Energy, the energy management division of Cylon, has announced its first contract win in the US following a trade mission with Enterprise Ireland.
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€1m energy research projects approved under IERC
Two projects focusing on energy efficiency and energy storage in commercial buildings have become the first to be approved as part of the Government-supported International Energy Research Centre.
- 27 January
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Ireland's bid for green finance lead boosted by new MSc course
A new MSc in energy and environmental finance at UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School, which was officially launched today, has been developed to help Ireland in its bid to become established as the global centre for green business.
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Etihad Airways operates first biofuels flight in the Gulf region
Etihad Airways has this week become the latest airline to trial a flight using biofuels.
In harmony with nature
07.10.2011 For any business, sustainability cannot simply be about the environment, says Bord na Mona CEO Gabriel D’Arcy, but must also be about economic and social sustainability.
From its foundation in the Thirties as a peat harvesting company, today Bord na Móna is an integrated utility service provider of electricity, heating solutions, resource recovery, water and horticulture.
Towards a ‘Green IFSC’
02.06.2011 The so-called ‘Green IFSC’ has the potential to put Ireland very firmly on the map as a support centre for the global renewables and clean tech industries, KPMG’s Mike Hayes tells Grainne Rothery.
Exporting electrons
02.06.2011 As divisional manager of clean technologies for IDA Ireland, George Bennett sees a bright future for the sector both from an indigenous and FDI perspective, but there are processes that must be accelerated if we are to catch our competitors, he tells Ann O’Dea
The jobs effect
02.06.2011 The benefits in jobs and economic recovery from investment in energy efficiency and renewables will far outweigh the upfront costs, argues Prof Owen Lewis of the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI). He spoke to Ann O’Dea
Green assets
02.06.2011 The regulatory environment is a key consideration for investors in green assets. Ann O’Dea speaks to Valerie Lawlor, partner at McCann FitzGerald, about the challenges for Ireland
The Road to Durban
02.06.2011 As the UK introduces the most ambitious greenhouse gas emissions target in the world, and the first phase of the Kyoto Protocol winds down, Ann O’Dea asks what can we expect in the lead up to Durban.
Question of disclosure
02.06.2011 Last year over 3,000 companies in 60 countries measured and disclosed their greenhouse gas emissions and climate change strategies through the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP). These issues are increasingly important for investors, CDP director in Ireland, Dick Budden, tells Ann O’Dea.