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Upstream energy sector turning to AI to assist with decarbonisation: report

3 years ago2 years ago6 mins

The upstream energy sector is increasingly turning to artificial intelligence and advanced analytics to support its decarbonisation and energy transition strategies.

Leading global firms cutting business travel emissions, study finds

3 years ago2 years ago4 mins

Close to half of the world’s biggest companies have cut their emissions associated with business travel by more than 50% since 2019, a new study by Transport & Environment has found.

More than two-fifths of mining companies ‘making progress’ on emissions reduction through IoT

3 years ago2 years ago3 mins

More than two-fifths (43%) of mining firms said that they are making progress on reducing emissions and improving biodiversity through the implementation of Internet of Things (IoT) solutions.

Around $6.5 billion worth of material that could be recycled and re-used is lost to landfill every year in the United States

Around $6.5bn of material lost to landfill in US annually, report finds

3 years ago2 years ago4 mins

Around $6.5 billion worth of material that could be recycled and re-used is lost to landfill every year in the United States, a new report by Eunomia Research & Consulting and Ball Corporation has found.

Global food policy ‘lagging 30 years behind’ that of energy

3 years ago2 years ago3 mins

Efforts to transition global food systems are lagging around 30 years behind those of energy, Plant Based Treaty has said.

‘More focus on nature’ needed to ensure FAO roadmap is successful

3 years ago2 years ago7 mins

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.

Top 10 European countries by greenhouse gas emissions reduction, Q2 2023

3 years ago2 years ago3 mins

Bulgaria experienced the largest decrease in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions among European Union countries in the second quarter of 2023.

Major food firms commit to reporting on, reducing methane emissions

3 years ago2 years ago4 mins

A group of leading food businesses, including Bel Group, Danone, General Mills, Kraft Heinz, Lactalis USA and Nestlé, are teaming up to launch the Dairy Methane Action Alliance (DMAA).