AWG: set for separation

AWG plans to separate its regulated and non-regulated businesses. It hopes this will cut the regulated business' cost of capital, while allowing the non-regulated business to grow. If the restructuring is a success, AWG should be left in a good position to fund the expansion of its infrastructure management services for utilities and government.

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BT: taking steps to sustainability but consumers remain unaware

In its 2010 sustainability report, BT reports impressive achievements in terms of the reduction of both carbon intensity and waste. However, Datamonitor research shows that awareness of these efforts among consumers is limited. BT must raise the profile of its sustainability programs if it is to influence consumer purchasing decisions based on green credentials.

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E.ON: looking for a prosperous New Year

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Energy: fifth of customers would take financial services from energy supplier

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EPR/Kelda: poultry power

The GBP25 million deal is a major acquisition for EPR, which operates a 10MW chicken litter plant in Scotland. The deal leaves Kelda free to focus on its US water operations and grows EPR's standing in the renewable energy market. It looks set to benefit further from the UK's Renewables Obligation.

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European firms set to benefit from development of waste management strategies in the Middle East

As the economies of the Persian Gulf states continue to develop, the issue of sustainability is becoming more important. Effective waste management poses the biggest challenge, with 120 million tons of waste generated by the region every year. As the nations strive to address this environmental and economic problem, experienced European waste management companies will be well placed to benefit.

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French water market: walking on thin ice

The French water market could be facing one of its biggest crises. If Vivendi Environnement and la Saur are sold to foreign companies by their respective owners, the local municipalities may take action to leave the companies high and dry. Parents Bouygues and Vivendi Universal must take care to ensure that whatever action they take keeps the authorities happy.

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Global recession drives green IT financing trends

The global economic recession is driving organizations to adopt aggressive green IT strategies and flexible financing options to fund them. Increasingly, enterprises are leasing IT assets and refurbished IT machines as a way to reduce capital expenses from their balance sheets, while corporate chief financial officers are involving themselves in green IT and its financing structure.

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Green IT initiatives are not insurers' top priority

The insurance industry, perhaps more than any other sector, has the most to lose - and gain - from global climate change. In spite of this, a recent Datamonitor survey has found that few insurers operate their IT departments with the environment in mind. This does not mean, however, that insurers are not actively and positively affecting today's most challenging environmental issues.

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P&G: encouraging sustainable behavior by reducing grocery bills

Procter & Gamble has announced its support for an environmental initiative called RecycleBank. The Cincinnati-based scheme is designed to encourage consumers to recycle and educate others on how to do so, in return for discounts at retail outlets. This initiative is an effective way of increasing environmental responsibility among Americans, and will no doubt enhance P&G's ethical reputation.

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