06 July 2009 - The new FTSE Environmental Opportunities Index identifies companies that are leading the way in low carbon related activities. To make the list, companies must have significant involvement in environmental business activities and must generate at least 20% of revenues from environment related markets. This includes renewable and alternative energy, energy efficiency and waste and pollution control. The list comprises 472 companies from around the world.   Oxford Instruments has been named among the thirty British companies on the list.