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PwC UK is a best green company for fourth year running     PwC in the UK has featured in the Top 60 Best Green Companies list for the fourth year running, and is the only Big Four firm on the list. Credited for its new London headquarters, the first office building in London to be rated outstanding under BREAAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment     Method), as well as its green policies and staff commitment to making green improvements, PwC was rated as having a low environmental impact.       Chairman Ian Powell said: “PwC’s place on the Best Green List for the fourth year in a row shows our clients and communities that we don’t just give advice on           PwC’s More London headquarters generates 60% fewer CO2 emissions than a typical office building and 25% of the building’s power is generated from recycled chip fat from local restaurants via the building’s onsite tri-generator.       The firm was also     noted for working with the landlords of its other UK buildings to reduce CO2, and for holding a series of debates with staff about sustainability issues for business and communities; staff in PwC’s global network joined these debates via live webcast.     sustainability in the marketplace; we live it in our day-to-day work.       “We’re constantly working to improve our green credentials at every level, from the way we power our buildings, to the food we serve in our restaurants to the way our people travel.”

Capgemini wins three major business awards     Capgemini UK has achieved a triple success in the Business in the Community (BITC) annual ‘Awards for Excellence’ for responsible business practice. The company has won the BITC’s prestigious ‘National Big Tick’ in three categories: climate change, sustainable travel (ways2work) and healthy workplaces (WorkWell). The awards recognise inspirational programmes that are     making a positive impact on the community, the environment or wider society.       The Capgemini programmes for climate change and sustainable travel were also shortlisted for the title of ‘Example of Excellence’ – the overall winner – in their respective categories.       Christine Hodgson, chairman of Capgemini UK,     a great way to demonstrate that commitment.”       Stephen Howard, chief executive of Business in the Community, said: “I congratulate Capgemini on achieving their Big Ticks. It is a challenging time for business, but this is a sign that companies are not losing their focus and are transforming their businesses to make a positive impact on     people and society and are prepared to lead by example.”       Capgemini will be presented with its Big Tick awards this month. The company will find out if it has won the Example of Excellence for the climate change and ways2work categories at the Awards for Excellence Gala Event.     commented: “We are delighted to win three Big Tick awards this year in recognition of our sustained and effective approach to corporate responsibility. We are committed to sustainable and responsible business practice, and winning these important awards is