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LATEST NEWS FROM CARBON TRUST
16 June 2008
A number of electricity supply companies currently sell renewable
electricity tariffs, often referred to as “green” tariffs. Renewable
electricity has significant environmental benefits due to the low
levels of carbon dioxide emissions associated with its production.
09 June 2008
New report argues EU commitment to phase III needed soon to secure
worldwide climate deal and boost business and investor confidence.
04 June 2008
Today, the Crown Estate announced its process for licensing sea bed
sites for the next round of offshore wind power. The Carbon Trust
welcomes these proposals, to put us on the road to meeting the
necessarily ambitious targeted capacity.
08 May 2008
Carbon Trust now working with more than 200 Local Authorities to cut
carbon and slash energy bills
01 May 2008
Eighteen more NHS Trusts set to reduce carbon footprint by joining
Carbon Trust programme
29 April 2008
Tesco puts Carbon Trust Carbon Reduction Label on 20 products in Tesco
stores
23 April 2008
Eighteen more universities join leading Higher Education Carbon
Management scheme
16 April 2008
The Carbon Trust is today launching a free guide to reducing carbon
emissions and cutting energy use in association with the Charity
Commission.
15 April 2008
Former BVCA Chief Executive to head up Carbon Trust Investments team
19 March 2008
The Carbon Trust and HSBC today announced a landmark deal which will
see HSBC Environmental Infrastructure Fund making a substantial
investment in Partnerships for Renewables Limited (PfR), a venture
created by Carbon Trust Enterprises to develop renewable energy
projects on public sector land.
18 March 2008
Employees across Britain are ready and willing to shrink their
workplace emissions but need more support from their employers to do
so.
12 March 2008
18 February 2008
The Carbon Trust ‘Pyrolysis Challenge’ will potentially commit over
£5m to commercially-focussed research projects in advanced biofuels
over next 3-5 years.
06 February 2008
04 February 2008
20 companies now working with Carbon Trust to pilot product carbon
footprinting standard
04 February 2008
Increased focus on renewable innovation offers the UK significant
economic rewards
23 January 2008
Carbon Trust response to European Commission's measures for the next
phase of the EU ETS
15 January 2008
But some free allocation needed to address issues in affected industry
sectors
02 January 2008
New Year action plans could help businesses save £1.4bn this year says
Carbon Trust
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The Carbon Trust was set up by Government in 2001 as an independent company. Our mission is to accelerate the move to a low carbon economy by working with organisations to reduce carbon emissions and develop commercial low carbon technologies. The Carbon Trust offers a variety of events ranging from introductions to our services, to technical energy efficiency training, most of which are free. We also support events run by other organisations, providing speakers and on occasion sponsoring/exhibiting. CARBON TRUST UPCOMING EVENTS
25th June, London + Various
25 June 2008 - 21 October 2008
These nine UK-wide free half-day workshops provide delegates with an outline of how to measure the carbon footprint of their organisation and the steps that can be taken to reduce carbon emissions. Topics covered will include:
Nantgarw - Swansea - Llandudno
08 July 2008 - 10 July 2008
Nantgarw - Swansea - Llandudno
09 December 2008 - 11 December 2008
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Upcoming Events
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