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Groups including T&E, Annoys, Skeleton, Talga, Eies Vulcan Energy and others have contributed to a letter calling on the EU to agree to carbon footprint rules that can support the development of Europe's battery value chain.

Groups call for carbon footprint rules for EU’s battery value chain

5 months ago5 months ago4 mins

Groups including T&E, Anyos, Skeleton, Talga, EIES, Vulcan Energy and others have contributed to a letter calling on the EU…

Many carbon calculators used by airlines and travel companies 'dramatically underestimate' the true climate impact of air travel, a new study by the University of Surrey has suggested.

Many carbon calculators ‘dramatically underestimate’ climate impact of flying, study suggests

6 months ago6 months ago4 mins

Many carbon calculators used by airlines and travel companies ‘dramatically underestimate’ the true climate impact of air travel, a new…

The carbon footprint of collecting and refurbishing abandoned shopping trolleys is the equivalent of flying from London to New York and back twice, new research from WMG at the University of Warwick has found.

Abandoned shopping trolleys are worse for the environment than you might think

8 months ago8 months ago4 mins

The carbon footprint of collecting and refurbishing abandoned shopping trolleys is the equivalent of flying from London to New York…

Pictured are Pat Barry (CEO, Irish Green Building Council), Conor Hayes (ICF Head of Sustainability) and Fernanda Rocha (Programme Administrator, EPD Ireland) launching the Irish Concrete Federation representative readymix Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs).

Irish Concrete Federation publishes EPDs for readymix concrete mixes

11 months ago5 months ago3 mins

The Irish Concrete Federation (ICF) has published Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for representative ready-mixed concrete products manufactured by its members….

Some 86% of consumers expect bands to play a 'crucial role in driving positive change', a new study by PA Consulting has found.

Majority of consumers expect brands to play a role in driving positive change

12 months ago12 months ago4 mins

Some 86% of consumers expect brands to play a ‘crucial role in driving positive change’, a new study by PA…

The role that individual actions – such as changing how we eat, travel and power our homes – can play in terms of overall emissions reduction is the subject of a new working paper by the World Resources Institute.

Role of individual actions in emissions reduction explored in new WRI report

1 year ago1 year ago4 mins

The role that individual actions – such as changing how we eat, travel and power our homes – can play in…

Assessing the influence of carbon footprint labels on consumer food choices within a retail setting is the subject of a new study by the Stockholm Environment Institute's CANDIES project.

Influence of carbon footprint labels on food products assessed in new study

1 year ago1 year ago3 mins

Assessing the influence of carbon footprint labels on consumer food choices within a retail setting is the subject of a…

Scope 1 and 2 account for just 2% of total European retail and wholesale emissions

2 years ago6 months ago4 mins

A new study has found that Scope 1 and 2 emissions account for just 2% of the total emissions of the European retail and wholesale sector.

Arla takes action on emissions reduction, scope 3 engagement

2 years ago6 months ago4 mins

Danish dairy brand Arla has announced a series of measures aimed at reducing emissions among its farmer owners.

AI can play a key role in reducing the carbon footprint of ‘fast fashion’ industry

2 years ago2 years ago5 mins

Emissions from the global ‘fast fashion’ industry are set to soar by 60% by 2030, although AI can play a key role in its decarbonisation.