“There are many reasons why firms are turning to carbon and energy software providers. It could be pressure from stakeholders to take a more sustainable approach to business, or an obligation to comply with environmental regulations, or simply a cost cutting exercise implemented from the board. But there is a considerable gap between identifying a need for suitable software solutions and meeting that need.

Using renewable energy gives your business a certain cachet, but don't underestimate the importance of energy efficiency, says Benj Sykes

It's Time to Give Up Spreadsheets for Tracking Carbon Emissions

By Brian Fallow
On July 1 something that has always been free, the right to emit carbon dioxide to the atmosphere, starts to cost money.

Increasing energy prices, the hidden cost of carbon, growing risks from energy supply disruption and climate-change compliance issues are four key reasons why finance executives need a multi-year efficiency strategy to maximize costs savings, meet carbon reduction goals and make financial decisions based on total cost of ownership, according to a Verdantix study.

The recent United Nations COP15 conference in Copenhagen, Denmark, has focused industry attention on the possibilities offered by carbon capture and storage (CCS) technologies as a means of driving CO2 emission cuts for energy-intensive businesses.