Sustainability

Ocean Energy contract to result in 35 new jobs

13.02.2012 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. More »
Mazda develops resin for lighter bumpers, reduced energy use

10.02.2012 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. More »
NSAI launches universal design standard for energy products

09.02.2012 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. More »
O2 launches three-year plan to cut CO2 by 4 million tonnes

08.02.2012 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 Ł50m. More »
Winners of European Business Awards for the Environment (Irish stage) announced

07.02.2012 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. More »
Chinese airlines banned from paying EU carbon charge

06.02.2012 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. More »
NIB picks ISPCC as charity partner for the year

06.02.2012 The Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (ISPCC) has been selected by National Irish Bank as its charity partner for 2012. More »
Sustainability now the highest priority for office real estate

01.02.2012 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. More »
New guide shows how to grow business sustainably

31.01.2012 A step-by-step guide designed to help businesses accelerate sustainable growth has been launched by the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD). More »
Cylon announces first US contract for energy management service

30.01.2012 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. More »