New study predicts greater energy efficiency as global economy grows
A new report has found a link between economic growth and greater energy efficiency.
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Shell CEO joins global commission on energy efficiency
Shell CEO Ben van Beurden has been unveiled as part of a global commission to help global progress on energy efficiency.
Attenborough warns MPs climate change will cause great social unrest
A failure to tackle climate change will bring great "social unrest" and increased pressure from immigration, Sir David Attenborough has warned.
Government has ‘Dad’s Army’ approach to coping with climate change
The Government has a "ramshackle, Dad's Army" approach to making sure England can cope with the impacts of rising temperatures, its climate advisers warn.
Change – ugly duckling or swan?
A conundrum that many businesses face today is navigating the complexities of implementing successful change within their organisation, be it embedding new software, hot desking, home working, or a new organisational structure.
Sir David Attenborough to be questioned by MPs on climate issues
Sir David Attenborough will appear before MPs to face questions about climate change. The naturalist, 93, is giving evidence to the Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee on Tuesday.
Energy firms paid out more than £10m last year
Households and regulators were paid out more than £10 million in compensation by energy firms this year, new data from watchdog Ofgem reveals.
Aberdeen harbour project ‘will be delayed’ at current rate
The quarry excavating rocks for the Aberdeen Harbour expansion has warned the project will have to be delayed unless it can extend its opening hours.
Turnover at record high in Brodies’ bumper year
The Aberdeen and Dingwall offices of Brodies played a key part in the law firm notching up record turnover during the year to April 30.
Carbon capture not a ‘wish’, it must be delivered, energy minister says
Scotland’s energy minister has said carbon capture and storage (CCS) is not a “wishlist” item and that government and industry must deliver the technology.
Billionaire US coal baron Chris Cline dies in helicopter crash
Christopher Cline, the billionaire coal tycoon best known for reviving Illinois’s mining industry and making a fortune doing it, died in a helicopter crash Thursday -- just a day shy of his 61st birthday.
KCA Deutag named among top 100 private companies in the UK
North and north-east businesses have ranked among the top 100 private companies in the UK.
New flights announced from Aberdeen to Norway
Aberdeen is to be better connected to Norway with the launch of new flights from the north-east.
National Trust to end fossil fuel investment
The National Trust has announced an end to any investment in fossil fuel companies, as part of efforts to protect the natural environment.
Munro’s Travel boasts a wealth of experience
With more than 115 years’ experience in the travel industry under its belt, there isn’t much Munro’s Travel hasn’t experienced when it comes to business travel management.
Scottish Investment Bank could be ‘integral part of economy’, MSPs say
The Scottish National Investment Bank has the potential to be a positive and integral part of the economy, MSPs have said.
Study bid for new Aberdeen train stations
Transport bosses in the north-east have asked the Scottish Government for cash to investigate opening up train stations in the south of Aberdeen.
Oil and gas downturn blamed as Aberdeen hotel shuts its doors
An Aberdeen hotel has closed its doors – with “difficult trading conditions” due to the oil and gas downturn blamed.
Video: UK Coastguard drops in on ship bound for Moray East wind project
Her Majesty’s Coastguard dropped in to visit a vessel bound for the Moray East Offshore Wind Farm. The Geosea ship was doing 10 knots as it powered through the North Sea toward the Moray Firth project site. Wind Farm developer EDP Renewables thanked the HM Coastguard for “making us feel safe at sea”.
Highland householders to be ‘on guard’ against bogus energy traders
Householders across the north are being told to be “on guard” and reject cold-calling home energy traders on the doorstep.
Thousands stung by price hikes as energy firms go bust
More than 250,000 customers have been moved on to expensive energy deals after their suppliers went bust, new research has revealed.
Organisations join forces to drive digital revolution in north-east
A new business accelerator is being launched this week to help drive a digital revolution in the north-east economy.
Oil worker using supercars to drive cancer funding
An Aberdeen oil worker is gearing up for an event which will use supercars to drive funding for a cancer support charity.
Hoover Ferguson appoints new CEO
Tank and container firm Hoover Ferguson has appointed Kevin Friar as its CEO, effective June 30, in a planned transition of senior leadership.
SPE Aberdeen keeps young professionals busy in 2019
SPE Aberdeen Young Professionals have had a very busy year so far and are excited for what is in the pipeline after the summer.