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August
2008
Carbon Trust launches free guide on increasing energy efficiency of display lighting
07
August
2008
Rural sites offer the greatest potential for carbon savings
05
August
2008
Partnerships will enhance service and increase private sector support to Carbon Trust incubation scheme
29
July
2008
Carbon Trust and Foreign and Commonwealth Office partner to cut carbon
22
July
2008
UK industry haemorrhaging almost £7 million a day due to poor energy efficiency
16
July
2008
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.
14
July
2008
Carbon Trust announces new dates for carbon footprint workshops
10
July
2008
New Carbon Trust guide sets out best practice in cutting carbon emissions from existing non-domestic buildings
09
July
2008
“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.
02
July
2008
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.
26
June
2008
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.
26
June
2008
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.
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June
2008
New Carbon Trust Standard created to build consumer trust and reward businesses that make genuine emission reductions
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
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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
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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
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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