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UK industry haemorrhaging almost £7 million a day due to poor energy efficiency

The Carbon Trust and the State of Florida today announced a new agreement to share expertise on low carbon innovation and investment and jointly develop strategies to attract low carbon industry to the UK and Florida economies.

Carbon Trust announces new dates for carbon footprint workshops

New Carbon Trust guide sets out best practice in cutting carbon emissions from existing non-domestic buildings

“We welcome the report by Professor Gallagher on biofuels and we agree with the overall conclusion that a sustainable biofuels industry has an important role to play in a global low carbon economy. The increased use of biofuels will also be essential if we are to meet the UK’s carbon reduction targets. Although we recognise the contribution that improved vehicle efficiency and electric mobility can make to reducing carbon emissions from transport, we believe that biofuels offer the only way to provide renewable solutions for existing vehicles designs and potentially shipping and aviation.

The Carbon Trust and the China Energy Conservation Investment Corporation (CECIC) today announced that they will work together to explore opportunities to reduce carbon emissions in China.

The Carbon Trust today announces a partnership with the British Computer Society (BCS) to develop a simulation software tool to help companies understand the energy use within data centres.

Today, the Government announced its renewable energy strategy proposing a tenfold renewables increase to propel the UK toward a low carbon future. The Carbon Trust welcomes the Government's bold 2020 vision for renewable energy.

New Carbon Trust Standard created to build consumer trust and reward businesses that make genuine emission reductions

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.

New report argues EU commitment to phase III needed soon to secure worldwide climate deal and boost business and investor confidence.

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.

Carbon Trust now working with more than 200 Local Authorities to cut carbon and slash energy bills

Eighteen more NHS Trusts set to reduce carbon footprint by joining Carbon Trust programme

Tesco puts Carbon Trust Carbon Reduction Label on 20 products in Tesco stores

Eighteen more universities join leading Higher Education Carbon Management scheme

The Carbon Trust is today launching a free guide to reducing carbon emissions and cutting energy use in association with the Charity Commission.

Former BVCA Chief Executive to head up Carbon Trust Investments team

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.

Employees across Britain are ready and willing to shrink their workplace emissions but need more support from their employers to do so.

The Carbon Trust ‘Pyrolysis Challenge’ will potentially commit over £5m to commercially-focussed research projects in advanced biofuels over next 3-5 years.

20 companies now working with Carbon Trust to pilot product carbon footprinting standard

Increased focus on renewable innovation offers the UK significant economic rewards

Carbon Trust response to European Commission's measures for the next phase of the EU ETS

But some free allocation needed to address issues in affected industry sectors

New Year action plans could help businesses save £1.4bn this year says Carbon Trust