Wind energy giant Siemens Gamesa launches world’s first recyclable wind turbine
Siemens Gamesa introduces pioneering technology with world’s first recyclable wind turbine blades in a sustainable breakthrough for the wind industry
Park, Charge, and Ride: the UK’s first solar powered Park and Ride site opens in Leeds
The first solar powered Park and Ride centre opens this week in Stourton – making it Leeds’ third Park and Ride service - with hopes to reduce commuting times and costs while curbing congestion and pollution in the city centre.
SSI: Sustainability of marine fuels must be considered in shipping’s decarbonisation
According to the SSI, environmental, ecological, social, and socio-economic impacts need to be considered to assess the sustainability of shipping fuels.
British Airways launches new sustainability plan in partnership with Airbus and bp
The airline is committed to reducing its carbon footprint by investing in more fuel-efficient aircraft, improving their operational efficiency, and investing in the development and use of sustainable aviation fuel.
Enel: Open Meter Reality
Open Meter is one of the innovative solutions promoted by the report produced by the WEF
Meet the industry alliance pushing for 100% EV sales by 2030
Policies throughout Europe helped put more than half a million EVs on the road. To mirror this success in America, more than 50 EV organizations have joined forces to push for a more rapid shift toward electric transportation, setting an ambitious goal of achieving all-electric U.S. new car sales by 2030.
Amazon and The Nature Conservancy announce launch of Agroforestry and Restoration Accelerator
The initiative will focus on reforestation and regenerative agroforestry in the Amazon rainforest, removing up to 10 million metric tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions through 2050.
Holcim announces nature-positive strategy with measurable 2030 biodiversity and water targets
Holcim has announced its commitment to positively impact biodiversity by replenishing freshwater in water-risk areas and lower water intensity across all product lines.
Forests and Carbon: A Guide for Buyers and Policymakers
Global enthusiasm for using natural climate solutions to fight climate change is on the rise, with research showing nature-based strategies could accomplish about a third of the emissions reductions needed to reach the Paris 2-degrees-Celsius target.
Green bonds market on track for a record half trillion year
Green, Social and Sustainability (GSS) bonds, Sustainability-linked bonds (SLB), and Transition bonds reached $496.1 billion in H1 2021 as markets surge.
Lukewarm commitments point to hot climate: what is the impact for investors?
The year 2020 marked a turning point for greenhouse gas emissions. They fell for the first time in our modern history, to a greater extent than during the 1970s oil shocks and the 1930s Great Depression (in absolute terms).
The Best Bang for Your Climate-Aware Buck (or Pound, Euro, Yen – You Name It)
With asset owners, companies and regulators worldwide increasing efforts to reach global climate targets, the transition to low-carbon portfolios is gathering pace.
Bridging the gulf in new tech knowledge will boost EV adoption
The more drivers know about EVs, the more likely they are to switch. Yet only 38 percent of potential EV drivers are familiar with, for example, the difference between regular and fast charging. Learn what we need to do to close this gap.
DNV warns ‘green’ electrification will not be enough to reach net zero target by 2050
The DNV report states the world would still not achieve the Paris Agreement goals, even if all electricity is ‘green’ from now on, due to the slow scaling of alternative green energy resources.
Ofgem unlocks £450m network technology innovation fund to accelerate the UK’s transition to net zero
The fund will unlock greener ways to travel, and to heat and power homes and businesses, helping turn the UK into the ‘Silicon Valley’ of energy.
Mars pledges to achieve water balance in high water stressed operations by 2025
The company aims to achieve water balance by matching every litre of water used at the five water-stressed sites with treated and reused wastewater.