Renewables ‘face uphill battle’ in high energy-consuming sectors
Renewable energy faces an ‘uphill battle’ for recognition in high energy-consuming sectors, a new report from REN21 has claimed.
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Road freight decarbonisation seen as a challenge by operators, report finds
Environmental sustainability is seen as a significant or very significant business opportunity by 24% of carriers in the road freight sector.
Virtual meetings through TeamViewer saved ‘millions of tonnes’ of CO2 in 2022
Virtual meetings carried out through TeamViewer reduced the CO2 emissions generated by users by between 15.6 and 44.8 million tonnes in 2022.
What US state has the highest number of electric vehicles?
California has the highest number of electric vehicles in the United States, on a state-by-state basis, according to a study.
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.
Total cost of ownership of mid-sized electric SUV ‘varies considerably’ across US, study finds
The total cost of ownership of a mid-sized electric SUV can vary by as much as $52,000 over the vehicle’s entire lifespan.
Leading global firms cutting business travel emissions, study finds
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.
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.
What are the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)? Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
Goal 11 of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) aims to make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable.