Strict corporate policies governing the length of return on investment periods are hampering the adoption of energy-saving and renewable energy technologies, according to a new survey from consultancy EnergyTeam.

The survey of more than 110 UK bosses found that 81 per cent would demand a return on investment on new technologies, regardless of the potential long-term cost and carbon savings.

Only five per cent would invest in technologies promising a five-year pay-back period, despite the fact that such technologies would be likely to deliver the greatest cost savings over the full life of the product.

Click here to read more.