Coca-Cola HBC has pledged to cut its emissions in half compared to 2010 by the end of the decade, with the aim of taking 40% of the total energy it uses from renewable and clean energy sources.
Scottish Water has pledged to spend £9 million over the next three years on a number of solar projects in the single biggest investment in the technology by the utility.
The Canary Wharf Group (CWG) has reduced its emissions by 8.5% in the last three years following a drive to lower its energy consumption and the adoption of 100% renewable electricity across its property portfolio.
The Scotch Whiskey Association (SWA) has committed to reduce emissions across the industry through wider adoption of renewables, which will provide 20% of primary energy by the end of the decade.
Building materials firm Tarmac has lauded the impact of its energy efficiency and demand side response initiatives after recording a significant fall in CO2 emissions.
Cenex has partnered with Clean Energy Live to showcase various vehicle-to-grid projects at this event, which is taking place between 4 – 6 October at Birmingham’s NEC.
Big four consultancy PricewaterhouseCoopers has reduced its total emissions by a quarter since 2007, almost halving its energy consumption in the process after wide adoption of energy efficiency and sustainability measures across the business.
UPM Shotton, the paper mill owned by Finnish paper and chemical giant UPM, is to meet 100% of its daylight energy demand after being connected to the UK’s largest private wire solar park.
The number of firms compliant with the Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme has continued to rise seven months after a revised deadline, however more than 1,000 firms remain under investigation.
