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Analysis of environmental firms: report for the environmental industries unit. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Analyses a subset of the database of environmental firms in an attempt to provide insight into some of the common challenges faced by firms within particular sectors.

Internet only 		06/210207-11-2006 A4
27 Pages
BIS carbon reduction delivery plan. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Aims to demonstrate how current BIS policies and activities could lead to a reduction in carbon emissions, across the UK economy and from its own estate. Demonstrates the Department’s commitment developing the carbon budgets agenda through economic growth acting as a catalyst for the investment needed to develop new, innovative low carbon products/services to create new opportunities for UK businesses.

Internet only 		10/78731-03-2010 A4
76 Pages
BIS climate change adaptation plan. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Sets out how BIS and its delivery partners will address climate change challenges and use the emerging evidence for current and future policy and strategy decisions. Looks at the 2009 UK climate change projections and how BIS will engage with Defra and the ‘adapting to climate change programme’ during 2010/11 to develop the evidence base to translate climate change projections into tangible risks and opportunities. Also considers BIS’s role in a Government–wide strategy for adaptation and the impact of climate change on business clusters.

Internet only 		10/78631-03-2010 A4
58 Pages
Business action to influence consumer demand for low-carbon goods and services. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Report for BIS on research that aimed was to understand what drivers are behind business actions to encourage the take up of low-carbon products in the market, including potential barriers or market failures that may inhibit these actions. Includes as assessment of the impact of a range of business models, strategies and actions to influence this demand. Also provides a set of illustrative case studies.

Internet only 		10/110006-08-2010 A4
156 Pages
Capitalising on growing environmental markets: global opportunities for UK universities. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Summary of event on 10 November 2005 organised by Environmental Innovations Advisory Group (EIAG) to draw attention to development of environmental markets.

Internet only 		06/210107-11-2006 A4
13 Pages
Clean coal: an industrial strategy for the development of carbon capture and storage across the UK. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Strategy prepared jointly by BIS and the Department for Energy and Climate Change. Describes the Government’s approach to ensuring that UK business makes the most of the opportunities offered by carbon capture and storage (CCS) through four commercial-scale demonstration projects on coal-fired power generation.

Internet only 		10D/57005-03-2010 A4
70 Pages
Corporate responsibility report. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Considers recent developments and progress since the 2004 publication 'Corporate social responsibility: a Government update' (URN 04/1112). It highlights how corporate responsibility continues to broaden and identifies relevant activity across Government departments.

Internet only 		09/50302-03-2009 A4
37 Pages
Corporate social responsibility: international strategic framework.

Sets out the overall objectives, priorities and main lines of the UK government's approach towards the important international dimension of CSR.

In stock 		05/100217-03-2005 A4
6 Pages 		Add to basket
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Determining cost-effective action for business to reduce emissions. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Report commissioned by BIS. Qualitative study on the business perspective of the issues and barriers associated with implementing cost-effective actions to lower carbon emissions. Relates to the UK low carbon industrial strategy URN 09/1058.

Internet only 		09/106815-07-2009 A4
46 Pages
DTI sustainable development plan for 2007/8 and report back on 2006/7. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

DTI's second report on the actions it has taken, and plans to take, to embed sustainability in everything it does. Report sets out what the Department aims to achieve, how it will achieve this and progress in 2006/07.

Internet only 		07/P1012-06-2008 A4
32 Pages
EIAG paper: capacity of companies in the environmental industries sector to obtain finance for commercialisation of environmental technologies. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Analysis of evidence from more than 40 (mostly young) companies that are trying to bring environmental innovations to the market, looking at finance as an obstacle.

Internet only 		06/210307-11-2006 A4
23 Pages
EIAG paper: impacts of testing and certification. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Identifies reasons why environmental innovators struggle to obtain technical assessments and successfully apply them en-route to market.

Internet only 		06/210407-11-2006 A4
20 Pages
EIAG paper: prioritising environmental technologies. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Five technology areas were identified as priorities for focus and consideration, each containing 3-6 specific technologies.

Internet only 		06/210507-11-2006 A4
15 Pages
Emerging markets in the environmental industries sector. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Market intelligence regarding the environmental goods and services sector. Executive summary: see URN 06/2001.

Internet only 		06/214120-11-2006 A4
119 Pages
Enabling business in resources management: the report of the innovation and growth team for the environmental goods and services sector. Overview. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Focuses on actions to unlock UK competitiveness in goods and services relating to clean technologies and processes and efficient use of energy, water and solid materials - collectively termed 'resources management'.

Internet only 		02/145221-11-2002 A4
28 Pages
Environmental goods and services (EGS): core script. Environmental industries sector knowledge team. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Core script covering work of the Environmental Industries Sector Knowledge Team within the Manufacturing, Materials and Environment Unit.

Internet only 		07/99115-05-2006 A4
3 Pages
Environmental innovation: bridging the gap between environmental necessity and economic opportunity. First report of the Environmental Innovations Advisory Group. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

First report of the Environmental Innovations Advisory Group.

Internet only 		06/46030-10-2006 A4
47 Pages
Environmental innovation: taking the agenda forward. Away day workshop for EIAG and invited guests. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

A report of the Environmental Innovations Advisory Group (EIAG) away day on 2 to 3 June 2004, at The Swan at Streatley Hotel.

Internet only 		04/226710-06-2004 A4
12 Pages
Environmental innovations advisory group. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

The need for EIAG to articulate a common vision in a clear and easily communicable format to engage key stakeholders was identified as a priority at the EIAG Away day in June 2004. This draft core script seeks to do this by distilling the views expressed by EIAG members at its Away day and the priorities identified by the EIAG Working Groups.

Internet only 		04/226801-01-2004 A4
10 Pages
Forward commitment procurement demonstration projects. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Joint DTI / DEFRA project to show how public sector procurement can be used to create innovative solutions for environmental problems.

Internet only 		06/210613-11-2006 A4
2 Pages
Future scenarios: contaminated land remediation. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Assesses contaminated land remediation sector for future potential developments. Part of Emerging market in the environmental industries report (URN 06/2141).

Internet only 		06/214922-11-2006 A4
17 Pages
Global environmental markets and the UK environmental industry: opportunities to 2010.

A study of the global markets for environmental goods and services, with market forecasts and an analysis of the UK environmental industry.

In stock 		02/53428-01-2002 A4
98 Pages 		Add to basket
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Interactive nations and regions bubble charts from 'Low carbon environmental goods and services: an industry analysis'. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Interactive bubble charts from section 4.6 of Low carbon and environmental goods and services: an industry analysis (URN 09/570). Underlying data on market values, growth rates and employment numbers for regions and nations.

Internet only 		09/74706-03-2009 XLS
12 Pages
Low carbon and environmental goods and services: an industry analysis. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Report of a study commissioned by BERR. Analyses the current size and growth of the low carbon and environmental goods and services markets. Provides new market data on the environmental economy in the UK, its regions, and internationally. Relates to the low carbon industrial strategy vision URN 09/571. See also 09/747 for a related interactive bubble chart and 10/795 for the 2008-09 update.

Internet only 		09/57006-03-2009 A4
122 Pages
Low carbon and environmental goods and services: an industry analysis. Executive summary. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Executive summary study commissioned by BERR analysing the current size and growth in UK and global low carbon and environmental goods and services markets (URN 09/570).

Internet only 		09/73206-03-2008 A4
12 Pages
Low carbon and environmental goods and services: an industry analysis. Update for 2008/09. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Report for BIS from research company Innovas. Analyses the size and growth of the low carbon and environmental goods and services sector, providing an update to the 2007-08 report (URN 09/570).

Internet only 		10/79511-03-2010 A4
20 Pages
Low carbon environmental goods and services (LCEGS) industry analysis 2008/09: underlying data. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Underlying data for low carbon and environmental goods and services industry analysis 2008/09 that relates to the report URN 10/795. Provides estimates of employment, sales and number of companies in emerging low carbon, environmental and renewable sectors.

Internet only 		10/110106-08-2010 A4
9 Pages
Low carbon industrial strategy: a vision. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Sets out the scope and ambition of the Government’s plans for the transition to a low carbon economy and the opportunities for businesses and communities. Includes case studies of how companies have already taken advantage of low carbon opportunities. Businesses and others with an interest are asked for their input to inform a final strategy. See also analysis URN 09/570 and the strategy 09/1058.

Internet only 		09/57106-03-2009 19 x 25.5 cm
12 Pages
Mapping the UK environmental goods and services sector: the environmental industry unit's analysis of the sector in 2004 in conjunction with the English RDAs and devolved administrations. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

The Environmental Industry Unit's analysis of the environmental goods and services sector in 2004 to establish size of the sector and compare with 200.;

Internet only 		05/215001-02-2005 A4
5 Pages
New approach to cathode ray tube (CRT) recycling. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

The DTI supported a project by GTS and ICER to look at possible methods of removing metal oxides from waste cathode ray tubes (CRTs). The project also estimates arisings of this type of waste and looks at current techniques for recycling CRTs in the UK.

Internet only 		03/190731-08-2003 A4
35 Pages
Potential for resource efficiency savings for businesses. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Report for BIS that aims to help businesses by identifying the potential for resource efficiency savings from improved waste management; concentrating on energy, waste and water savings, greenhouse gas savings and using waste materials as secondary materials for re-use and substitution. Provides information on the potential monetary savings that could be made from improved business performance by better management of commercial and industrial (C&I) waste streams. See URN 10/782 for related case studies.

Internet only 		10/69805-03-2010 A4
47 Pages
Practical resource efficiency savings: case studies. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Case studies of companies that successfully implemented resource efficiency measures. Provides practical examples of companies which have undertaken resource efficiency measures that have resulted in monetary savings from improved waste management. See URN 10/698 for the related report.

Internet only 		10/78208-03-2010 A4
46 Pages
Sector sustainability: best practice reporting toolkit. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Provides a tool kit for sectors wishing to report on sustainable development within their sectors.

Internet only 		06/148426-06-2006 A4
20 Pages
Sector sustainability: best practice strategy toolkit. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

A toolkit aimed at Sectors wishing to develop their own Sustainable Development Strategy.

Internet only 		06/146326-06-2006 A4
21 Pages
Sectoral progress on sustainability. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Report commissioned by BIS that assesses the UK sector and trade associations' plans and progress on sustainability. Identifies best practice, key barriers to progress, and opportunities to drive higher levels on engagement on sustainable development. Relates to the UK low carbon industrial strategy URN 09/1058.

Internet only 		09/106715-07-2009 A4
27 Pages
Setting a sector sustainability challenge. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Provides background information on the Sector Sustainability Challenge Initiative for Government to work with business to deliver sustainable consumption and production.

Internet only 		06/147726-06-2006 A4
5 Pages
Study of emerging markets in the environmental industries sector. Executive summary. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Executive summary of market intelligence regarding the environmental industries goods and services sector. Full report: URN 06/2141.

Internet only 		06/200108-11-2006 A4
10 Pages
The DTI sustainable development action plan 2005/6. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Records DTI's Sustainable Development commitments made in the Strategy 'Securing the Future', and plans to meet them.

Internet only 		06/148827-06-2006 A4
36 Pages
The UK low carbon industrial strategy. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Provides a strategic view of Britain’s low carbon strengths and opportunities, detailed actions, and a solid basis for cross-Whitehall implementation. Includes the detail of Government proposals and funding commitments to maximise the benefits to industry of transition to low carbon.

Internet only 		09/105815-07-2009 A4
92 Pages
UK business carbon Top3Map. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Findings from a survey commissioned by BIS. Provides an initial view on how far small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs), who represent the supply chain for many low carbon industries, are prepared for monitoring and measuring carbon footprinting. Relates to the UK low carbon industrial strategy URN 09/1058.

Internet only 		09/106615-07-2009 A4
37 Pages
UK Government definitions of the environmental goods and services sector. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

The environmental industry unit's definitions of the environmental goods and services sector as agreed with the English RDAs and devolved administration. Includes guidance.

Internet only 		06/209303-11-2006 A4
8 Pages
UK Government guide to mapping the environmental goods and services sector. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

This guide is for use by both policy makers and those undertaking any study (consultants, economists etc) providing a framework within which regions can work to satisfy their own requirements whilst helping to build up a more accurate national picture of the sector.

Internet only 		06/218730-11-2006 A4
19 Pages