In October last year, investors called on charities to lead the way on responsible investment. And now, more than ever, they are able to use their...
Andrew Morton, account director at Footprint Renewables, describes how renewable energy – which by definition is dependable, predictable and sustainable – can be the driving force...
British American Tobacco announced today that it has acquired CN Creative Limited, a UK-based start-up company that specialises in the development of e-cigarette technologies intended to...
The government’s energy bill announcement has caused a divide in the UK energy and business sectors. Here’s a rundown of some of the most prominent comments...
The government has decided against including a decarbonisation target in the forthcoming energy bill, delaying the decision until at least 2016. An announcement by the Department...
Natixis Asset Management has unveiled Mirova; an investment division that it says will have a “global and unique approach to responsible investment”. Philippe Zaouati, deputy CEO...
WaterAid has urged governments worldwide to invest heavily in access to sanitation and water, after releasing statistics for World Toilet Day 2012 that outline how one...
Delegates at the seventh annual Africa Economic Conference (AEC) yesterday highlighted the benefits of investing in “youth potential” across the continent. African Development Bank president Donald...
The United Nations was born out of the ruins of the second world war. It replaced the ill-fated League of Nations, which had failed to prevent...
Today, September 27, is World Tourism Day – a global celebration of the importance of tourism. Welcoming the 32nd annual event, we couldn’t go without nodding...
It’s been an annual event since 1980 and has experienced growing popularity around the globe, but how will you get involved in World Tourism Day tomorrow,...
Last week, I penned an article on Republican candidate Mitt Romney’s green credentials, and, like Fox News, I believe in fair and balanced reporting (what?). Therefore,...
The fifth principle states that signatories will “work together to enhance our effectiveness in implementing the Principles.” In any emerging trend, it is often beneficial that...
Thanks to a strong ethos of research and development (R&D), coupled with relatively healthy supplies of funding, Europe is in a good position to lead the...
Rio+20 marks the 20th anniversary of the 1992 Earth Summit (United Nations Conference on Environment and Development, or UNCED) which was staged in the same city....