Cruise holidays taxed less than hotels, despite environmental impact, says T&E
Cruise holidays should ‘pay their fair share’ of tax, given their environmental impact and contribution to overtourism, a new study…
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Businesses that ‘aggressively’ avoid paying tax more likely to engage in greenwashing, study suggests
Firms that ‘aggressively’ avoid paying tax are also more likely to overstate their environmental credentials, a new study by Murdoch…
Earthmark launches new directory to enable brands to combat greenwashing and greenhushing
Earthmark has launched a new platform aimed at making environmental performance data easier for consumers and brands to access, in…
Wealthiest 10% responsible for up to $5.7 trillion a year in environmental damage
The world’s wealthiest 10% of people are responsible for between $1.7 trillion and $5.7 trillion worth of environmental damage every…
Companies have been able to save up to $94 billion through emissions reduction efforts since 2024: CDP
New analysis from environmental disclosure organisation CDP has found that global companies have saved between $80 billion and $94 billion…
Ireland continuing to ‘fall short’ in protecting its waterways, says group
Ireland‘s Sustainable Water Network (SWAN) has said that the latest Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) water quality report indicates the level…
Employment in Europe’s environmental economy continues to expand
The number of ‘green jobs’ in the EU economy continues to expand, rising by 6%, on average, every year since…
CDP announces plans to split into two separate entities
Environmental disclosure platform CDP has announced plans to split into two separate entities, as part of a major operational restructuring….
Ireland’s leading environment conference, Environment Ireland, returns this September
Ireland’s leading environmental policy and management conference, Environment Ireland, takes place on Thursday 3 September at Croke Park, Dublin, featuring…
Record number of Irish companies achieve top CDP rating
Some 12 Irish companies were in recipient of CDP’s highest ‘A’ climate rating in 2025, double that of the previous…