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23 May 2012

Environmental energy prize fund tops $4m in Middle Eastp

An energy competition with a combined $4m prize fund has been launched in the United Arab Emirates and is on the hunt for the most innovative, visionary leaders working in the environmental solutions sector.

9 May 2012

Water industry in danger of public backlash, warns UK Shadow Environment Ministerp

The UK water industry is in danger of being on the receiving end of a public backlash unless the government steps up to the challenge and starts to work towards ensuring a sustainable and efficient water supply, Shadow Minister for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has warned.

11 April 2012

UK stresses environmental importance as ‘big six’ forced to offer tariff advice

The big six utilities in the UK will be obliged to offer customers the best energy deal as the Liberal Democrats reiterate that ‘lean times can be green times’.

2 April 2012

European investor readies for launch of second environmental fundp

globeenvironment_1701 A major European private equity investor focused on the environmental space is gearing up to launch its second fund.

7 February 2012

Environmental responsibility climbs up private equity agendasp

While private equity reporting on environment, social and governance issues within investment portfolios is improving, reporting on this area still has some way to go before it can truly be said to influence investment decisions.

24 January 2012

Russia is worst country at managing environment, says study

Russia has ranked at the bottom of a new 132-country study looking at measures used to tackle pollution and manage natural resources between 2000 and 2010.

23 November 2011

Pattern pulls out of 100MW California wind farm

US renewable power company Pattern Energy Group has abandoned plans to develop a 100MW wind farm in Yolo Country, California, due to the potential impact on sensitive local bird species including golden and bald eagles.

4 August 2011

Veolia to exit 37 countries and divest €1.3bn of assetsp

exitdoor_170_170 Veolia Environnement is to carry out a widespread restructuring plan and exit a number of markets after reporting a dramatic cut to its operating income.

10 June 2011

Environment must be at heart of energy growth, says Shell CEO

Producing ever increasing amounts of energy at a lower environmental cost is the only way to sustainably meet the world's burgeoning demand for power, according to Royal Dutch Shell CEO Peter Voser.

31 January 2011

Rushed contracts in Africa put environment, communities at risk

Investors risk compromising African communities and the environment by entering into hurried, clandestine or one-sided deals with African nations, the International Institute for Environment and Development has warned.

27 January 2011

GSE scopes potential for Tunisia, Italy renewable energy transmission link-upp

A raft of measures, including the establishment of an independent body, should be taken to facilitate the transmission of renewable energy between Italy and Tunisia, a new report has advised.

29 September 2010

Marine contractor The Briggs Group to target renewables

Marine services provider The Briggs Group will increasingly look to target the renewables sector, a spokesperson for the company told NewNet.

7 September 2009

UK’s Impax Asset Management to launch new Asian Environmental Investment Trust

Impax Asset Management, a London-based investment manager focused on the environmental sector is to launch Impax Asian Environmental Markets on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange.

14 August 2009

Cemex announces refinancing plans of the company’s oustanding $15m debt

Global building materials company Cemex has completed its refinancing of the company's outstanding $15m debt with approximately 75 private banks and private placement noteholders.

3 January 2009

Energy and environment report 2008p

This report from the European Environment Agency assesses the key drivers, environmental pressures and some impacts from the production and consumption of energy, taking into account the main objectives of the European policy on energy and environment including: security of supply, competitiveness, increased energy efficiency and renewable energy, and environmental sustainability. The report addresses six main policy questions and presents trends existing within the EU compared to other countries.

22 December 2008

The Navigators Group launches new environmental business unit

The Navigators Group's underwriting agency subsidiary, Navigators Management Company, has established Navigators Environmental.

22 December 2008

FPL Energy teams up with Emerald Bowl to promote environmentally friendly game

Energy supplier FPL Energy, a subsidiary of FPL Group, has teamed up with the Emerald Bowl to ensure that the match between the University of California and the University of Miami is environmentally friendly.

18 November 2008

Norwest Mezzanine Partners invests $23.7m in Southern Waste Services

Norwest Mezzanine Partner has invested $23.7m in subordinated debt and equity in Southern Waste Services.

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