Renewable energy powered a quarter of the EU’s heating and cooling needs in 2022
Renewable energy powered 24.8% of the heating and cooling requirements of the European Union in 2022.
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Renewables provided 41% of the EU’s electricity in 20222
Renewable energy sources provided 41.2% of the gross energy consumption of the European Union in 2022.
85% of small businesses planning sustainability projects this year
Some 85% of small businesses say that they plan to invest in sustainability projects during 2024, with energy efficiency a priority.
As many as 200 US cities set to fall short of sustainable energy goals
Some 200 cities in the US are set to fall short of their goals when it comes to transitioning to 100% renewable energy by 2050.
Norway is Europe’s ‘greenest’ country, study finds
Norway is Europe’s ‘greenest’ country, a study by solar panel manufacturer Hemsol has found.
Close to 90% of ASEAN consumers want to practice ‘more sustainable lifestyles’
Nearly 90% of consumers in emerging markets in the Asia Pacific region want to practice more sustainable lifestyles, a study by UOB Group has found.
European Investment Bank invests in energy efficiency initiatives in Ukraine
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has paid €3 million to the Ukrainian government to improve the energy efficiency of public buildings in three cities.
Sweden leads the way in terms of energy from renewable resources
In 2022, Sweden generated the highest proportion of energy sourced from renewables in the EU.
‘Emissions’ the most searched for environmental term in 2023: Ubuntoo
‘Emissions’ and ‘plastic packaging’ were the most searched for environmental terms on AI sustainability tool Ubuntoo in 2023.
Greenhouse gas emissions down 22% in European Union compared to 2008
Greenhouse gas emissions generated from economic activities in the European Union were 22% lower last year than they were in 2008.