UK companies reluctant to obey CO2 ratings’ rules

News — Tags: , , , , , , , — admin @ February 15, 2010

Nearly three quarters of UK companies are refusing to comply with new legislation for energy use disclosure.

A report in The Independent shows a reluctance from British companies to disclose the amount of heating and lighting they waste for commercial properties they rent out or sell.
This shows a worrying pattern that may cause the UK to miss its European Union target to reduce 20% by 2020. It is estimated that about one fifth of British emissions come from industry and commercial activity. (more…)

Office’s energy set to top £110 million over the Christmas period

News,Office Space — Tags: , , — admin @ December 26, 2009

We’ll all try to do our bit for the environment, but on your way out to your christmas party, did you remember to turn off your monitor? The printer? The lights? Well, ‘Make It Cheaper’, the business price comparison company have calculated that over the 11 days that office workers are enjoying themselves with family, businesses are collectively set to lose around £110 million.

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