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HSBC: BP, Shell, Statoil at risk from 'unburnable' reserves
By Will Nichols, January 30, 2013
A new study concludes that major oil companies meeting international climate goals could lose 60 percent of their value.
Why businesses are in danger by missing the climate cuts window
By Will Nichols, January 16, 2013
Is it too late to prepare for climate change? That time is coming soon, WWF says.
British Airways' biofuel plant cleared for takeoff in London
By Will Nichols, December 06, 2012
When complete, the site should be capable of turning around 500,000 tons of waste a year that would otherwise go to landfill.
Marks & Spencer racks up a billion sustainable products
By Will Nichols, November 16, 2012
A third of the retailer's products are now sustainable in some way, bringing the company's 2015 targets into reach.
Could businesses rescue the UN's carbon offset scheme?
By Will Nichols, September 14, 2012
Clean Development Mechanism could collapse if private sector doesn't urge government to take action on reducing carbon emissions, according to high-level panel.
Unilever calls on companies to cut food waste
By Will Nichols, February 29, 2012
The food services industry needs a united voice to deal with the huge costs of avoidable food waste, according to the conglomerate.
Will the Heartland Scandal Force Transparency on Company Donors?
By Will Nichols, February 16, 2012
Revelations about donations from sustainability-minded companies to a conservative think-tank that is driving the climate skepticism debate is causing headaches in boardrooms, and may result in...
Tesco Considers Dropping Carbon Footprinting Labels from Products
By Will Nichols, January 30, 2012
The supermarket is 'reviewing options' about its use of Carbon Trust carbon labeling following a disappointing take-up of carbon labelling by other retailers.
World's Largest Shippers Commit to Sustainability Initiatives
By Will Nichols, October 31, 2011
Fifteen of the biggest shipping companies have agreed to a plan of action to address emissions, energy consumption, and life-cycle impact -- all with a goal of significantly cutting emissions from...
Carbon Trust Launches Program to Help Firms Save Energy, Find Green Suppliers
By Will Nichols, October 27, 2011
Carbon Trust Implementation service to advise companies on green technologies and suppliers.

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