Tag: Emissions

India’s Power Sector Emissions Fall 1% in 2025, but Experts Caution Lasting Redu...

India’s power sector saw a rare 1% emissions drop in early 2025, thanks to clean energy gains and low demand—experts say enduring ...

Germany Approves Bill To Fast-Track CCS Projects

Germany passes bill to fast-track CCS projects, aiding hard-to-abate industries in meeting climate neutrality goals.

Vatican And Italy To Build Solar Farm For Clean Energy

Italy and Vatican to build solar farm powering the Holy See, aiming for carbon neutrality and community support.

Florida AG Probes CDP And SBTi Over ESG Practices

Florida AG launches probe into CDP, SBTi over alleged antitrust violations and deceptive climate reporting practices.

Shein Fined €1 Million In Italy For Greenwashing Claims

Shein fined €1 million by Italian watchdog for misleading green claims on clothing and vague climate pledges.

Barclays Exits Net-Zero Alliance Amid Global Retreat

Barclays exits UN-backed NZBA as global banks retreat under political pressure, but keeps its net-zero goals.

ICJ Rules States Must Act On Climate Change Obligations

ICJ declares states are legally obligated to cut emissions and aid climate adaptation, boosting climate justice efforts.

EU And China Announce New Climate Goals For COP30

EU and China pledge new 2035 climate targets, boost green cooperation, and support Brazil’s COP30 leadership.

SEC Uncertain On Enforcing Climate Disclosure Rule

SEC tells court it won’t revise climate rule but won’t confirm if it will enforce it amid ongoing legal battle.

France Unites To Boost Sustainable Aviation Biofuels

Airbus, Air France, Safran, and Total unite to advance sustainable aviation through sugar-based biofuel innovation.

Schneider Electric Unveils Zeigo Hub For Supply Chains

Schneider Electric launches Zeigo Hub to help companies decarbonize supply chains with AI and real-time insights.

ECB Reports Strong Bank Progress On Climate Risks

ECB says EU banks made major progress on climate risk, but gaps remain in full risk integration and capital planning.

Frontier Backs Three Carbon Removal Startups

Frontier commits $1.75M to three startups advancing ocean alkalinity and mineralization for CO₂ removal.

EU Grants Two-Year CSRD Relief For Big Companies

EU delays CSRD disclosures for large firms till FY 2027, easing ESG reporting rules under Omnibus I reform package.

HSBC Becomes First UK Bank To Exit NZBA Alliance

HSBC exits UN’s Net-Zero Banking Alliance, sparking concern over its climate commitment and investor confidence.

Thailand Plans To Achieve Net Zero Emissions By 2050

Thailand may shift its net-zero target to 2050, aiming for faster emission cuts and a renewable-driven economy.

Urbanization Fuels Heat And Rain Extremes In India

Unplanned urban growth and climate change are intensifying heatwaves and extreme rainfall across Indian cities.

Mars Launches $250 Million Sustainability Fund

Mars launches $250M fund to back sustainable farming, eco-packaging, and low-emission ingredient solutions.

UK Local Councils Plan £67 Billion Climate Projects

UK councils plan £67B in climate projects, but 48% cite funding gaps as key barrier, warns new CDP climate report.

Brick Pollution Fuels South Asia’s Climate Crisis

South Asia’s brick industry drives construction but causes severe pollution, health risks, and climate damage.

France Urged To Act As Climate Goals Slip Away

France’s climate body warns of stalled progress, rising heat, and missed targets amid policy setbacks and weak action.