Utilities remain biggest green spenders

Total enviro spend by UK business rose slightly in 2007, according to Defra's latest expenditure survey

13-Aug-09 Total environmental expenditure by UK business was £4.6 billion in 2007 compared to £4.3 billion the previous year (Environment Analyst 17-Jul-08), according to Defra's latest survey conducted by consultancy URS. Capital expenditure accounted for £1.0 billion and operational expenditure £3.6 billion. The leading spending industries were energy and water supply (41%), chemicals (14%) and food and drink (10%). The relative...

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