The number of new private electric cars licensed in Ireland in March rose by 39% year-on-year, to 3,429 units according to new data from the Central Statistics Office (CSO).

Electric vehicle registrations in Ireland up 39% year-on-year

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The number of new private electric cars licensed in Ireland in March rose by 39% year-on-year, to 3,429 units according…

Greggs makes progress on food waste and emissions reduction

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High street bakery chain Greggs has reported a 40% reduction in food waste across its operations, and a 56% reduction…

A new study by the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) at the University of York has said that measures such as reducing poverty and improving healthcare can be as critical as cutting emissions when it comes to lowering deaths caused by air pollution.

Reducing emissions not the only way to protect lives from air pollution, says study

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A new study by the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) at the University of York has said that measures such as…

Donor countries have pledged an initial $3.9 billion to the Global Environment Facility (GEF) for its ninth replenishment cycle, which will cover the period from July 2026 to June 2030.

$3.9 billion pledged to Global Environment Facility for next replenishment cycle

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Donor countries have pledged an initial $3.9 billion to the Global Environment Facility (GEF) for its ninth replenishment cycle, which…

Yuko Nakahata combines start-up experience, board-level leadership, and a practical approach to sustainability that extends beyond theory, having built her career at the intersection of governance, business growth, and climate-focused action.

SustainaSeed’s Yuko Nakahata on why ESG should be a growth strategy, not a box-ticking exercise

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Yuko Nakahata combines start-up experience, board-level leadership, and a practical approach to sustainability that extends beyond theory, having built her…

The incoming EU Deforestation Regulation is already influencing how major firms are addressing deforestation in their supply chains, even before the regulation comes into effect at the end of 2026, a new report by Global Canopy has found.

Incoming EUDR already influencing how firms address commodity-driven deforestation

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The incoming EU Deforestation Regulation is already influencing how major firms are addressing deforestation in their supply chains, even before…

The ongoing crisis in the Strait of Hormuz, and the associated increase in fuel prices, are prompting more Germans to consider purchasing an electric vehicle, a new study by mobile.de has found.

Strait of Hormuz crisis prompting more Germans to switch to electric vehicles

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The ongoing crisis in the Strait of Hormuz, and the associated increase in fuel prices, are prompting more Germans to…

Energy storage firm Energy Vault Holdings has announced its entry into the Japanese energy market with the acquisition of an 850 MW battery energy storage system (BESS) portfolio.

Energy Vault enters Japanese market with BESS portfolio acquisition

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Energy storage firm Energy Vault Holdings has announced its entry into the Japanese energy market with the acquisition of an…

The Urban Sustainability Forum, taking place at the the Guinness Enterprise Centre in Dublin on 22 April, will explore how the Irish capital can transition 'from laggard to leader', and become a smarter, more sustainable city.

Urban Sustainability Forum to address how Dublin can transition from laggard to leader

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The Urban Sustainability Forum, taking place at the Guinness Enterprise Centre in Dublin on 22 April, will explore how the…