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Business in the Community Ireland (BITCI) has announced the outcomes of its All-Ireland Climate Action Pilot Programme, designed to empower small and medium-sized enterprises to reduce carbon emissions.

BITCI shares findings of All-Ireland Climate Action Pilot Programme

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Business in the Community Ireland (BITCI) has announced the outcomes of its All-Ireland Climate Action Pilot Programme, designed to empower…

The European Union, together with Canada, Chile, the European Union, Georgia, Mexico, Norway, and Switzerland, have committed to ensuring their forthcoming nationally determined contributions (NDCs) are consistent with IPCC trajectories in line with efforts to limit global warming to 1.5°C.

5 ways in which COP29 can demonstrate progress on energy goals

2 years ago2 years ago6 mins

The COP29 presidency has partnered with the International Energy Agency (IEA) to outline a series of next steps on the…

Investment in renewable energy, energy efficiency measures and conservation must increase 'dramatically' to meet 2030 energy targets

‘Significant gap’ remains between energy announcements and actual policies, says IRENA

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Investment in renewable energy, energy efficiency measures and conservation must increase ‘dramatically’ to meet 2030 energy targets, the International Renewable…

WWF has said that COP29 comes at a 'pivotal moment' for the planet, with both the conference and the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) from countries around the world crucial in driving the pace of climate action over the coming years.

COP29 a ‘pivotal’ moment to unlock climate action, says WWF

2 years ago2 years ago4 mins

WWF has said that COP29 comes at a ‘pivotal moment’ for the planet, with both the conference and the Nationally…

Limits on weight and power of fishing vessels, established under the EU’s Common Fisheries Policy (CFP), should provide 'no obstacle' to the bloc's fishing fleet from switching to more energy-efficient technologies, a new report from ClientEarth has suggested.

Common Fisheries Policy limits should be ‘no obstacle’ to decarbonising fishing industry

2 years ago2 years ago4 mins

Limits on weight and power of fishing vessels, established under the EU’s Common Fisheries Policy (CFP), should provide ‘no obstacle’…

$78 trillion needed to achieve net zero emissions by 2050

2 years ago2 years ago5 mins

Achieving net zero emissions targets by 2050 will require an investment of around $78 trillion, a new study by Wood…

A new United Nations Climate Change report has indicated that the climate plans of most countries fall well short of what is required by the terms of the Paris Agreement.

National climate plans ‘fall miles short’ of what’s needed

2 years ago8 months ago4 mins

A new United Nations Climate Change report has indicated that the climate plans of most countries fall well short of…

Life sciences sector needs to take ‘bold steps’ towards decarbonisation

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The life sciences sector needs to commit to taking ‘bold steps’ to decarbonise its operations, a new report from global…

Business in the Community Ireland (BITCI) recently launched a new action plan, Accelerate – The Business Pact for Climate and Nature

Tomás Sercovich on BITCI Ireland’s support for Irish firms in achieving net zero targets

2 years ago2 years ago20 mins

Business in the Community Ireland (BITCI) recently launched a new action plan, Accelerate – The Business Pact for Climate and…

Some 78% of businesses believe that technology will play a 'crucial' in enabling them to meet their sustainability targets

Over three quarters of businesses believe that technology is ‘essential’ for achieving sustainability targets

2 years ago2 years ago4 mins

Some 78% of businesses believe that technology will play a ‘crucial’ in enabling them to meet their sustainability targets, a…