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Following the EU's decision to extend the remit of its Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) to cover imports of carbon-intensive goods including steel, aluminium, cement, fertilisers, electricity and hydrogen, major trading partners may consider introducing similar carbon pricing schemes, researchers at the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) have said.

European Union’s CBAM could prompt trading partners to introduce similar carbon pricing systems

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Following the EU’s decision to extend the remit of its Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) to cover imports of carbon-intensive…

Industry-wide emissions averages are obscuring significant differences in the carbon intensity of individual container shipping operations, a new report from VesselBot has found.

Industry-wide emissions averages obscuring the impact of individual container shipping operations

2 months ago2 months ago3 mins

Industry-wide emissions averages are obscuring significant differences in the carbon intensity of individual container shipping operations, a new report from…

A new report by Carbon Gap and Deloitte has highlighted what it describes as 'major untapped potential' for embedding carbon removal within the wastewater, concrete, and mining waste sectors.

Wastewater, concrete and mining waste boast ‘untapped’ carbon removal potential

2 months ago2 months ago4 mins

A new report by Carbon Gap and Deloitte has highlighted what it describes as ‘major untapped potential’ for embedding carbon…

A new study by researchers at Stanford University has estimated that emissions generated in the United States since 1990 have caused more than $10 trillion in global economic damages.

US emissions since 1990 have caused over $10 trillion in global economic damages

3 months ago3 months ago4 mins

A new study by researchers at Stanford University has estimated that emissions generated in the United States since 1990 have…

The Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team has announced the expansion of its carbon removals portfolio.

Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team announces multi-year carbon removals initiative

4 months ago4 months ago3 mins

The Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team has announced the expansion of its carbon removals portfolio. The team has introduced seven…

A study published in the Nature Food journal has explored the level to which environmental impacts linked to food consumption could be reduced through policy options such as carbon pricing or VAT reform.

Impact of carbon pricing on sustainable food consumption explored in new report

5 months ago4 months ago4 mins

A study published in the Nature Food journal has explored the level to which environmental impacts linked to food consumption…

Carbon reporting methods used by companies often overlook or undercount emissions from their supply chains – adding up to billions of tonnes of missed emissions on an annual basis, a new Stanford-led study has suggested.

Carbon reporting methods often miss a ‘significant share’ of emissions

6 months ago6 months ago3 mins

Carbon reporting methods used by companies often overlook or undercount emissions from their supply chains – adding up to billions of…

Fujitsu has announced the development of a system to measure and verify 'blue carbon' – in other words, carbon absorbed and stored by marine and coastal ecosystems – from seaweed and seagrass, which the firm states will support the restoration and conservation of seagrass beds.

Fujitsu develops ‘blue carbon’ measurement tool

7 months ago7 months ago3 mins

Fujitsu has announced the development of a system to measure and verify ‘blue carbon’ – in other words, carbon absorbed and…

Ad Net Zero Ireland, a collaborative venture of key players across Ireland's Irish advertising sector, has published a new report exploring how the sector can address climate impact while improving campaign effectiveness.

Ireland’s advertising sector launches report on addressing climate impact

9 months ago7 months ago4 mins

Ad Net Zero Ireland, a collaborative venture comprised of key players across Ireland‘s advertising sector, has published a new report…

SustainabilityOnline chats to Position Green's Daniel Gadd about how technology can transform sustainability into corporate value.

Position Green’s Daniel Gadd on how technology can transform sustainability into corporate value

10 months ago3 months ago7 mins

In August, ESG software and advisory firm Position Green acquired Morescope, a Norwegian carbon management platform, strengthening its capabilities in…