Case studies

Rolls-Royce: investing in low-carbon aviation

Rolls-Royce: investing in low-carbon aviation

01 June 2010

Rolls-Royce is developing next generation engines with the potential to reduce carbon emissions by over 25% compared to equivalent conventional turbofan engines available today. Rolls-Royce invests around £800m a year in research and developme... more

From potato to packet - measuring and reducing the carbon content of a Walkers crisp

From potato to packet - measuring and reducing the carbon content of a Walkers crisp

26 January 2010

Who are they? The Pepsi brand is known across the world. In the UK, PepsiCo employs 5,500 people across 13 locations, including the largest crisp manufacturing plant in the world in Leicester, the Quaker Oats factory at Cupar in Scotland and th... more

Barclays: helping London lead in carbon finance

Barclays: helping London lead in carbon finance

25 January 2010

London is the global centre of carbon trading, being the location of over 75% of all carbon market trading desks and housing 80% of all carbon market brokering firms. The strength of its financial sector and venture capital activity has made London home ... more

UK innovation - Ford Britain - developing low-carbon engines

UK innovation - Ford Britain - developing low-carbon engines

26 November 2009

Ford has established world-leading expertise in the development and manufacture of fuel efficient petrol and diesel engines through the Dunton Technical Centre and plants in Bridgend and Dagenham. Across the sector, by combining these solid research... more

Getting smart with electricity

Getting smart with electricity

20 July 2009

AlertMe - home energy-saving and monitoring systems - a smarter way to live Watch the interview on CBI Climate Change TV with AlertMe CEO, Pilgrim Beart  Who are they? AlertMe is an award-winning provider of home energ... more

Getting your groceries the green way

Getting your groceries the green way

16 June 2009

Tesco - electric van delivery service - getting your groceries the green way Who are they? Tesco plc is a British-based international grocery and general merchandising retail chain. It is the largest British retailer by both global sales and... more

Soaking up emissions

Soaking up emissions

11 June 2009

Boots  -  Botanics shampoo - soaking up emissions Who are they? Boots UK Limited is the UK’s leading pharmacy-led health and beauty retailer.  As a company, they have a long history in carbon reduction, including the... more

Sustainability hits the bottle

Sustainability hits the bottle

01 June 2009

Adnams - East Green Beer – A green tipple without the carbon hangover Who are they? Adnams has been brewing at its Southwold base on the Suffolk coast for over 100 years. The company has an estate of 75 pubs, two bespoke hotels and a ch... more