Carbon tariffs likely to have ‘limited impact’ on climate change, ADB study finds
Import charges implemented by the EU on carbon-intensive products are expected to have ‘a limited impact’ on climate change.
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Implementation of COP28 consensus will require ‘unprecedented action’: Al Jaber
Implementing the UAE Consensus is likely to require “unprecedented action”, according to COP28 President Dr. Sultan Al Jaber.
Retailer Ahold Delhaize launches ‘open source’ climate hubs
Dutch retailer Ahold Delhaize has introduced ‘open source climate hubs’ for suppliers to learn about carbon emissions.
Upstream energy sector turning to AI to assist with decarbonisation: report
The upstream energy sector is increasingly turning to artificial intelligence and advanced analytics to support its decarbonisation and energy transition strategies.
‘More focus on nature’ needed to ensure FAO roadmap is successful
A ‘much stronger’ focus on protecting and restoring nature is needed to ensure that the new FAO roadmap, which aims to align food systems with goals relating to 1.5C and zero hunger, is successful.
Environmental aspects ‘weigh heavily’ in ESG discussions at major firms, says GlobalData
Environmental considerations are ‘weighing heavily’ in the environmental, social, and governance (ESG) discussions at major firms, GlobalData has said, as…
Zero-emission truck market set to grow by nearly a third
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.
International cooperation needs to involve Global South countries to be effective, says DDP Initiative
International cooperation agreements will only be effective in meeting the objectives of the Paris Agreement if Global South countries are involved.
‘Smarter’ buildings key to accelerating decarbonisation goals: study
Decarbonising the built environment will be key to accelerating the path to net zero, with buildings currently accounting for 40% of global emissions.
Shipping CEOs make pledge for industry decarbonisation
The CEOs of major shipping companies have advocated for establishing an ‘end-date’ for newbuilds reliant solely on fossil fuels.