It’s time to innovate our procurements – lawfully, including socioeconomic...
David Hansom considers the extent to which social, economic and environmental issues can be included, and evaluated, in public procurement activity. All too often, a new procurement process will start...
View ArticleEU Commission adopt new energy strategy
The EU Commission has adopted a communication on security of energy supply and international cooperation, setting out for the first time a comprehensive strategy for the EU’s external relations in...
View ArticleWelsh building standards will be driven up by new powers
New powers that will help to ensure sustainable and environmentally friendly construction in Wales have been welcomed by Environment Minister John Griffiths. From 31 December 2011 responsibility for...
View ArticleMayor plants the seed for a leafier London with pledge of thousands more trees
As part of National Tree Week the Mayor of London, Boris Johnson announced plans to make London leafier by planting the final 4,300 trees in his Street Tree Initiative. This is the third and final...
View ArticleScottish SME businesses are falling short on green credentials
Scottish small and medium sized businesses (SMEs) are putting their competitiveness and reputation at risk because they are not doing enough to improve their environmental credentials, according to new...
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