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Unilever's headquarters at 100 Victoria Embankment in London, which are now carbon-neutral from energy sources. Photo: Jonathan Pagel/Flickr

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Anaerobic digesters at Reading Sewage Treatment Works, which belong to Thames Water

Yorkshire Water cuts carbon by 4% in 3 years

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Planned for completion in 2019, the AD facility will be capable of processing 131 tonnes of dry sludge a day and will provide 55% of Knostrop’s energy needs

Yorkshire Water eyes 15% emissions reduction with giant AD plant

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