BT extends green procurement (23-Jan-07)

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BT extends green procurement (23-Jan-07)

BT has renewed the ‘largest green energy contract in the world’. It extended its three-year contract with npower and British Gas which contains the clause that it will receive one terawatt-hour of renewable energy. This means BT will reduce CO₂ emissions equivalent to the output of 300, 000 houses, BT said.

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Telecommunications giant BT has underlined the growing prominence of environmental factors in procurement decisions by renewing the largest green energy contract in the world.

BT today extended its three-year energy contract with npower and British Gas which contains the stipulation that it will receive one terawatt hour (TWh) of renewable energy and 1.2 TWh of accredited combined heat and power each year.

The deal means that BT will reduce carbon emissions equivalent to the output of 300,000 houses, the company said.

BT's renewed commitment to green sourcing and Marks & Spencer's announcement that it plans to become a carbon neutral company indicate a growing feeling that green procurement can translate into a business advantage.

Paul Reynolds of BT said: "This renewal of our green energy contract demonstrates our commitment to tackling climate change.

"BT already has strong green credentials, but more needs to be done. Tackling climate change presents significant opportunities for businesses and those companies that take the lead will reap the rewards."

• Source: Mikrofax