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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.

The World Resources Institute has launched a new resource, the NDC Tracker, through its Climate Watch data platform.
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World Resources Institute unveils ‘NDC Tracker’

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The World Resources Institute has launched a new resource, the NDC Tracker, through its Climate Watch data platform. The tool…

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Renewables continue to expand, but many countries remain committed to fossil fuels

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While renewable energy is making ‘rapid progress’ in the countries assessed in the annual Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI 2025),…

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Leaders from more than 30 countries, along with partners from intergovernmental organisations and civil society, have convened at COP29 to advance the Global Cooling Pledge, an initiative aimed at addressing the growing demand for sustainable cooling solutions.
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Leaders chart path forward for sustainable cooling at COP29

2 years ago2 years ago5 mins

Leaders from more than 30 countries, along with partners from intergovernmental organisations and civil society, have convened at COP29 to…

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The Climate TRACE coalition has said that global greenhouse gas emissions are likely to rise by 0.48% in 2024, following on from a 0.7% increase in emissions last year.
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Greenhouse gas emissions ‘yet to peak’, says Climate TRACE

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The Climate TRACE coalition has said that global greenhouse gas emissions are likely to rise by 0.48% in 2024, following…

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Business in the Community Ireland (BITCI) has announced the outcomes of its All-Ireland Climate Action Pilot Programme, designed to empower small and medium-sized enterprises to reduce carbon emissions.
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BITCI shares findings of All-Ireland Climate Action Pilot Programme

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Business in the Community Ireland (BITCI) has announced the outcomes of its All-Ireland Climate Action Pilot Programme, designed to empower…

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Limits on weight and power of fishing vessels, established under the EU’s Common Fisheries Policy (CFP), should provide 'no obstacle' to the bloc's fishing fleet from switching to more energy-efficient technologies, a new report from ClientEarth has suggested.
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Common Fisheries Policy limits should be ‘no obstacle’ to decarbonising fishing industry

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Limits on weight and power of fishing vessels, established under the EU’s Common Fisheries Policy (CFP), should provide ‘no obstacle’…

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$78 trillion needed to achieve net zero emissions by 2050

2 years ago2 years ago5 mins

Achieving net zero emissions targets by 2050 will require an investment of around $78 trillion, a new study by Wood…

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Life sciences sector needs to take ‘bold steps’ towards decarbonisation

2 years ago2 years ago3 mins

The life sciences sector needs to commit to taking ‘bold steps’ to decarbonise its operations, a new report from global…

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Business in the Community Ireland (BITCI) recently launched a new action plan, Accelerate – The Business Pact for Climate and Nature
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  • Interview
  • Net Zero

Tomás Sercovich on BITCI Ireland’s support for Irish firms in achieving net zero targets

2 years ago2 years ago20 mins

Business in the Community Ireland (BITCI) recently launched a new action plan, Accelerate – The Business Pact for Climate and…

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Greenhouse gas emissions in Ireland fell 2.2% in the first quarter of this year

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Ireland‘s greenhouse gas emissions fell by 2.2% in the first quarter of 2024, compared to the same period last year,…

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