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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.

Corporate carbon accounting needs to change to improve emissions reductions
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Corporate carbon accounting needs to change to improve emissions reductions

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Corporate carbon accounting practices are ‘failing’ to support effective decarbonisation, a peer-reviewed academic paper supported by Cambridge-based climate technology company…

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Organisers of major cultural and sporting events should offer discounts and financial incentives – in the form of cheaper tickets – to fans that make efforts to reduce their carbon emissions, a new study by the University of Cambridge has suggested.
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Could cheaper event tickets reward fans for reducing carbon emissions?

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Organisers of major cultural and sporting events should offer discounts and financial incentives – in the form of cheaper tickets – to…

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Climate consultancy South Pole has called on the European Union to provide greater regulatory certainty for airlines, amidst an ongoing review of the future scope of the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) for aviation.
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Greater certainty needed around EU aviation emissions rules

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Climate consultancy South Pole has called on the European Union to provide greater regulatory certainty for airlines, amidst an ongoing…

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Some 84% of companies on the S&P 500 index disclosed climate targets in 2025, but the majority have yet to make meaningful progress in reducing emissions,
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84% of S&P 500 firms have climate targets, but most aren’t reducing emissions

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Some 84% of companies on the S&P 500 index disclosed climate targets in 2025, but the majority have yet to…

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Carbon emissions from global biomass burning stood at just under 400 megatonnes in the period from 1 January to 30 June 2026, according to the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS).
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Emissions from global biomass burning reach lowest level since records began, says CAMS

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Carbon emissions from global biomass burning stood at just under 400 megatonnes in the period from 1 January to 30…

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Ireland reported a 2.2% decline in greenhouse gas emissions in 2025, with an 'accelerated delivery' of emissions reductions needed to ensure the country meets its 2030 climate targets, the country's Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has said.
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Ireland’s emissions fell by 2.2% in 2025, acceleration needed

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Ireland reported a 2.2% decline in greenhouse gas emissions in 2025, with an ‘accelerated delivery’ of emissions reductions needed to…

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A new study exploring the military climate strategies of 26 nations has found that most are making 'little progress' on reducing emissions, with just two having targets aligned with achieving net zero by 2050.
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Most militaries making ‘little progress’ on reducing emissions, study finds

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A new study exploring the military climate strategies of 26 nations has found that most are making ‘little progress’ on…

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A new report by the Environmental Integrity Project (EIP) has identified at least 74 gas-fired power plants that are planned across the US to supply the burgeoning data centre network, noting that they could generate greenhouse gas emissions comparable to those of Australia each year.
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Proposed power plants for US data centres could generate over 660 million tonnes of emissions annually

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A new report by the Environmental Integrity Project (EIP) has identified at least 74 gas-fired power plants that are planned…

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The Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team has announced that it has cut Race Team Control emissions by 54% compared to a 2022 baseline, as it makes progress towards its 'ambition to become one of the most sustainable global professional sports teams'.
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Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team cuts Race Team Control emissions by more than half

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The Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team has announced that it has cut Race Team Control emissions by 54% compared to…

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Insight and analytics firm Clarivate has reported a 24% reduction in overall greenhouse gas emissions on a year-on-year basis in its 2025 Sustainability Report.
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Clarivate reports 24% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions

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Insight and analytics firm Clarivate has reported a 24% reduction in overall greenhouse gas emissions on a year-on-year basis in…

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