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A ban on the destruction of unsold clothing, footwear and accessories by large companies has come into effect across the European Union, with medium-sized firms set to be subject to the same rules from 2030.
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Ban on destroying unsold clothes and shoes comes into effect in European Union

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A ban on the destruction of unsold clothing, footwear and accessories by large companies has come into effect across the…

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Climate consultancy South Pole has called on the European Union to provide greater regulatory certainty for airlines, amidst an ongoing review of the future scope of the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) for aviation.
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Greater certainty needed around EU aviation emissions rules

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Climate consultancy South Pole has called on the European Union to provide greater regulatory certainty for airlines, amidst an ongoing…

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WWF has welcomed the publication of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) review package, however it added that changes to the product scope mix – notably the decision to exclude leather – 'sends a worrying signal'.
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Decision to exclude leather products from EUDR ‘sends a worrying signal’

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WWF has welcomed the publication of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) review package, however it added that changes to the…

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The European Investment Bank (EIB) and the United Nations Green Climate Fund (GCF) have signed a climate finance agreement, which will see some €200 million committed to the Global Green Bond Initiative (GGBI) Fund, a new flagship EU financing programme.
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European Commission, financial institutions launch Global Green Bond Initiative Fund

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The European Commission has teamed up with development finance institutions to launch the Global Green Bond Initiative (GGBI) Fund, a…

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The European Commission has proposed a set of actions to protect EU citizens from the impact of the energy crisis, which Sean Casey, EY Ireland energy industry leader has described as a "welcome and pragmatic response".
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European Commission efforts to address rising energy prices a ‘welcome and pragmatic response’, says EY

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The European Commission has proposed a set of actions to protect EU citizens from the impact of the energy crisis,…

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The emissions trading system operated by the European Union could one day also be used to capture carbon dioxide on a large scale, according to new research by the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK).
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Europe’s emissions trading system could also be used to manage carbon removals

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The emissions trading system operated by the European Union could one day also be used to capture carbon dioxide on…

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The European Commission has announced an investment of €103 million in seven strategic environment and climate projects across Europe, funded under the LIFE programme.
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European Commission invests in strategic environment and climate projects

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The European Commission has announced an investment of €103 million in seven strategic environment and climate projects across Europe, funded…

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The European Commission has approved a €408 million scheme to decarbonise the Spanish manufacturing industry, under the Clean Industrial Deal State Aid Framework (CISAF).
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European Commission to fund scheme to decarbonise Spanish manufacturing industry

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The European Commission has approved a €408 million scheme to decarbonise the Spanish manufacturing industry, under the Clean Industrial Deal…

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The European Union has committed to a 'legally-binding' climate target of a 90% reduction in net greenhouse gas emissions by 2040, following a provisional political agreement between the European Parliament and EU Member States.
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EU commits to ‘legally-binding’ 90% reduction in GHG emissions by 2040

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The European Union has committed to a ‘legally-binding’ climate target of a 90% reduction in net greenhouse gas emissions by…

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The European Commission has announced that the European Parliament and the Council have reached a 'provisional political agreement' on the targeted amendments to the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR).
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European lawmakers reach agreement on EU Deforestation Regulation amendments

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The European Commission has announced that the European Parliament and the Council have reached a ‘provisional political agreement’ on the…

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Poster announcing Decarbon 2027: Oil and Gas Decarbonisation Congress, with abstract glassy bubbles at the bottom.

INTERVIEWS

  • Ambition Into Action – Trine Pondal, Director, Sustainability & Social Responsibility, Flying Tiger CopenhagenJuly 27, 2026
  • Ambition Into Action – Daniel Gadd, CEO and Co-Founder, Position GreenJuly 23, 2026
  • IBM’s Mark Kardos on how well-managed AI can help improve sustainability performanceJuly 16, 2026
  • Ambition Into Action – John Thomas, Global Sustainability Director, Transformation and Engagement, DecathlonJuly 13, 2026
  • Savills’ Lizzie Jones on how the global real estate firm is navigating an evolving ESG landscapeJuly 9, 2026

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EXPLAINER

  • Why carbon emissions and biodiversity can’t stay in separate silosJuly 22, 2026
  • Why water must no longer be the forgotten utilityJuly 20, 2026
  • What the 2026 FIFA World Cup can teach us about social legitimacyJuly 14, 2026
  • Geo Green Power revamps its domestic solar offering to provide increased long-term value for customersJuly 9, 2026
  • What role does smart packaging play in reducing healthcare waste?July 9, 2026

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