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Greenhouse gas emissions down 22% in European Union compared to 2008

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Greenhouse gas emissions generated from economic activities in the European Union were 22% lower last year than they were in 2008.

Leading global firms cutting business travel emissions, study finds

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Close to half of the world’s biggest companies have cut their emissions associated with business travel by more than 50% since 2019, a new study by Transport & Environment has found.

More than half (53%) of ESG professionals within the travel industry believe that progress towards achieving a net zero sector by 2050 needs to be 'accelerated urgently'

Over half of travel industry professionals call for ‘urgent’ acceleration of net zero progress

2 years ago2 years ago3 mins

More than half (53%) of ESG professionals within the travel industry believe that progress towards achieving a net zero sector by 2050 needs to be ‘accelerated urgently’.

Could ‘gamification’ be the solution to shaping green consumer behaviour?

3 years ago2 years ago5 mins

The impact of ‘gamification’ on green consumption behaviour is the topic of a new paper in the Scientific Reports journal, following efforts by China to prompt consumers to make more sustainable choices.

Just 47% of finance leaders and 53% of investors believe that corporate bodies will achieve their stated sustainability targets, according to a new report by EY.

‘Widening gap’ between those taking the most action on climate change, and the least

3 years ago2 years ago3 mins

There is a widening gap between businesses that are taking the most action when it comes to climate change, and those that are doing the bare minimum.

Zero-emission truck market set to grow by nearly a third

3 years ago2 years ago4 mins

The global market for zero-emission trucks is set to grow at a CAGR of 31% over the next decade, a new report from IDTechEx has said.

‘Smarter’ buildings key to accelerating decarbonisation goals: study

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Decarbonising the built environment will be key to accelerating the path to net zero, with buildings currently accounting for 40% of global emissions.