The Carbon Trust Newsletter
| March 2010 |
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Making business sense of
climate change |
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| The UK is aiming to cut its carbon emissions by 80% by 2050, but these ambitious targets will only be achievable if Government, business, and consumers join forces. Our research shows that 86% of consumers want their favourite brands to help combat the threat of climate change by reducing their carbon footprint, providing a clear call for action for businesses to reduce carbon emissions throughout their supply chains. Read on to find out what your business can do and why Morphy Richards signed up for the Carbon Reduction Label. |
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Carbon conscious consumers drive demand for low carbon products
Consumers are more carbon conscious than ever but with research showing that the UK’s carbon footprint is 34% higher when measured by consumption it is vital businesses help their customers make positive choices. Tom Delay, Chief Executive of the Carbon Trust looks at how product carbon footprinting and labelling can help drive change.
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Unlocking the potential of buildings to slash our carbon emissions
The buildings we work in account for nearly a fifth of the UK’s total carbon emissions. Better buildings, used better are urgently needed. We are working with Government and industry to deliver this goal, and earlier this month announced an ambitious initiative to radically increase the availability of low carbon commercial property.
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Maximising the potential of the UK’s marine energy sector
The UK is poised to become a leader in the growing marine energy sector, but many challenges still remain. Martin Wright, Managing Director of Marine Current Turbines outlines what is needed to ensure the UK exploits the full potential of its seas, and reports on the progress of his company’s innovative SeaGen technology.
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Measuring the carbon footprint of an iron
The Carbon Reduction Label helps consumers to identify low carbon products. Morphy Richards’ irons are one of the latest products to carry the Label. Read more about their experience.
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A hydraulic alternative to mechanical gearboxes
Low carbon innovators often need help to grow their ideas. Our applied research scheme provides grants of up to £500,000 to develop low carbon technologies. Find out how it helped Artemis Intelligent Power develop their hydraulic alternative to mechanical gearboxes. |
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News in brief
- Carbon Surveys are ‘Best Advice’ for businesses nationwide. Read more
- New cheapest, greenest biofuel from waste to slash UK transport carbon emissions. Read more
- Carbon Trust backs innovative clean tech companies. Read more
- Construction industry partnership to slash emissions by 15%. Read more
- UK takes on the world in global race to commercialise algae biofuels. Read more
- International business backing for leading UK tidal energy company. Read more
- Carbon Trust Standard Bearers explain why tackling carbon matters. Read more
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£85 million
amount of private investment our incubator companies have gone on to raise
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£2.7 billion
annual sales value of products bearing the Carbon Reduction Label
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0% business loans*
Up to £500,000 available for energy saving projects
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Free carbon surveys*
Cut your energy costs by up to 30%
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Making innovation work
The Carbon Trust supports the most promising clean tech entrepreneurs through a comprehensive range of tailored, expert support.
Our Making Innovation Work video explains the different ways that we help innovators to develop new technologies and overcome company/market barriers.
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Low carbon building case studies
Working with the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC), we’ve showcased a range of buildings where technology and good design have combined to deliver energy savings and lower carbon emissions.
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| Managing the Carbon Reduction Commitment as a business opportunity
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| Automatic Meter Reading Factsheet
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| Carbon Trust corporate brochure
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