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Greenhouse Gas Emissions are the release of gases such as carbon dioxide (CO₂), methane (CH₄) and nitrous oxide (N₂O) into the atmosphere, contributing to climate change and global warming. Businesses measure emissions across Scope 1, Scope 2 and Scope 3 to understand their environmental impact, meet regulatory requirements and identify opportunities to reduce their carbon footprint. Emissions reporting has become a core element of corporate sustainability, climate disclosure and net zero strategies, driven by evolving regulations and investor expectations.

SustainabilityOnline reports on the latest developments in emissions reduction, including carbon accounting, climate disclosure, corporate reporting, decarbonisation and evolving sustainability regulations. We explore how organisations are measuring and reducing emissions, improving data quality, strengthening climate governance, investing in low-carbon technologies and preparing for reporting frameworks such as the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). We also examine developments in renewable energy, carbon capture, sustainable transport, industrial decarbonisation and corporate climate strategy.

Related topics: greenhouse gas emissions, carbon emissions, carbon accounting, Scope 1 emissions, Scope 2 emissions, Scope 3 emissions, emissions reporting, climate disclosure, decarbonisation, net zero, carbon footprint, emissions reduction, renewable energy, carbon capture, sustainable transport, industrial emissions, corporate sustainability, ESG reporting and CSRD.

European ports have been slow to invest in the shoreside electric infrastructure required to cut air pollution and emissions in line with the requirements of the EU Green Deal, a study by Transport & Environment (T&E).
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European ports falling short on emissions reduction efforts

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European ports have been slow to invest in the shoreside electric infrastructure required to cut air pollution and emissions in…

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LG Electronics has reduced its Scope 3 emissions by 19.4% since 2020, through the expanded use of AI and other energy-saving technologies, the company said in its 2024–2025 Sustainability Report.
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LG Electronics cuts Scope 3 emissions by a fifth since 2020

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LG Electronics has reduced its Scope 3 emissions by 19.4% since 2020, through the expanded use of AI and other…

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Two thirds (67%) of UK adults support the government's 2030 emissions reduction targets, while a similar percentage (65%) are in favour of efforts to cut emissions to net zero by 2050, a new study by E.ON has found.
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Two thirds of UK adults support 2030 emissions reduction targets

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Two thirds (67%) of UK adults support the government’s 2030 emissions reduction targets, while a similar percentage (65%) are in…

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The 2026 FIFA World Cup, which takes place in the United States, Canada and Mexico next year, is set to be the most polluting tournament to date
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2026 FIFA World Cup set to be the most polluting to date

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The 2026 FIFA World Cup, which takes place in the United States, Canada and Mexico next year, is set to…

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The cutting of 32,000 acres of boreal forests in Canada to produce toilet paper and paper towels generates more than 3.8 million tonnes of carbon emissions each year, according to a new study by the Centre for Sustainable Economy (CSE).
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Emissions impact of toilet paper production explored in new report

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The cutting of 32,000 acres of boreal forests in Canada to produce toilet paper and paper towels generates more than…

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The Irish government has approved a series of amendments to the Air Pollution Act that will provide 'robust legislation' to protect Irish citizens from harmful air pollution.
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Irish government makes amendments to Air Pollution Act

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The Irish government has approved a series of amendments to the Air Pollution Act that will provide ‘robust legislation’ to…

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Honda Presents World Premiere of Honda 0 Saloon and Honda 0 SUV Prototypes at CES 2025
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Honda achieves 47.5% reduction in emissions from corporate activities

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Honda has achieved a 47.5% reduction in carbon emissions from its corporate activities, compared to 2020 levels, as the Japanese…

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Europe's auto industry could return to producing 16.8 million cars per year – equal to its 2008 peak – if the EU holds firm on its 2035 zero-emissions vehicle target and backs it with supportive industrial policies, Transport & Environment (T&E) has said.
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Cutting zero-emissions target could cost auto industry one million jobs

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Europe‘s auto industry could return to producing 16.8 million cars per year – equal to its 2008 peak – if the EU…

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The food sector needs to 'reframe its approach' to decarbonisation by embedding sustainable practices into organisational culture, global assurance firm LRQA has said.
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Food businesses need to make net zero part of their culture, says LRQA

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The food sector needs to ‘reframe its approach’ to decarbonisation by embedding sustainable practices into organisational culture, global assurance firm…

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Ireland's greenhouse gas emissions fell by 2% last year, with the energy sector seeing a 8.9% drop in emissions, and industry down 4.6%, new data from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has showed.
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Ireland off-track to meet emissions targets following 2% decline last year

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Ireland‘s greenhouse gas emissions fell by 2% last year, with the energy sector seeing a 8.9% drop in emissions, and…

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