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British energy giant, OVO, pivots to alternative carbon reduction methods with 'Plan Zero'. Discover their strategic shift, and the controversy of carbon offsetting.

Fisker prioritizes "green charging" partners that power their charging networks with renewable energy In Europe, the Allego network partnership provides Fisker drivers with 100% renewable-energy

Doug Beattie Calls For Protocol Bill Solutions To Form Negotiations

Carlsberg and Corona tackle water and plastic waste: The sustainability success stories of the week As part of our Mission Possible campaign, edie brings you this weekly round-up of five of the best sustainability success stories of the week from across the globe. Published every week, this series charts how businesses and sustainability professionals are working to achieve their Mission Possible across the campaigns five key pillars -  energy, resources, infrastructure, mobility and  busine...

Yet a third of the electricity supplied through tariffs marketed as ‘green’ is ‘greenwashed’, according to a new report. This is where suppliers claim to provide ‘100  per cent green tariffs’ yet do not buy all, or any, energy from renewable sources such as solar, wind and hydro, research shows. Instead, they buy cheap certificates known as a Renewable Energy Guarantees of Origin Certificates (Regos).  Usually, these are sold alongside the green energy produced, but they can also ...

Millions of households are paying for green energy tariffs that may not be as environmentally-friendly as they seem. Energy giant Scottish Power is now threatening to report its rivals to the advertising watchdog over concerns they are misleading customers. And ministers are poised to launch a consultation later this year in response to calls for more transparency. Green energy deals have soared in popularity as customers strive to do their bit to protect their planet.  Green energy deals have...

OVO Energy to directly purchase power from Ørsteds Barrow offshore wind farm Content by subject If you already have an account please use the link below to sign in. If you have any problems with your access or would like to request an individual access account please contact our customer service team. The 90MW Barrow offshore wind farm in the Irish Sea | Credit: Ørsted Energy supplier strikes power purchase deal for 100 per cent of the electricity generated from the 90MW Irish Sea wind farm O...