Climate experts shared that while the world is projected to warm much less than expected a decade ago, the current climate change pain surpasses what was initially anticipated. These apparent contradictions are among the pressing issues facing parties at the United Nations’ ongoing climate talks in Dubai. During this significant conference, which features the first …
Canada has made significant progress in reducing emissions, but a new report from the Canadian Climate Institute reveals that this progress is being undermined by rising emissions in three sectors. According to the report, between 2021 and 2022, climate policy and market drivers led to a decrease of 22.9 metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions. …
Is Being an Office or Remote Employee Better? How Working from Home Can Help the Planet Even after the COVID-19 pandemic taught us to appreciate working from home, the debate between office and remote work continues. Bosses argue that being physically close foster unique collaborations, while employees prefer the uninterrupted environment of remote work. However, …
SEO-Optimized Content Recreation Union minister Nitin Gadkari clarified his stance on the taxation of diesel vehicles, emphasizing the need for automobile manufacturers to take measures to reduce pollution. He further stated that there are no plans to levy taxes on such vehicles. His earlier statement suggesting a 10% tax on diesel-run vehicles to mitigate emissions …
Volvo Group, a global company operating in the challenging sector of truck, bus, and construction and marine equipment manufacturing, aims to decarbonize its operations and achieve net zero emissions by 2040. Karin Svensson, the chief sustainability officer of the company, leads this effort. In an interview, Svensson discusses the electrification of transport, the complexities of …
The voluntary carbon-offsets market, valued at $2 billion, has faced allegations of credits not delivering promised emissions cuts. Rebuilding credibility in the market is proving to be a challenging task. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has stated its commitment to policing carbon offsets, Nestlé has chosen to exit the market, and standard setters have released …
Companies are preparing for forthcoming mandatory climate disclosure regulations in the U.S., Europe, and globally, set to take effect within the next two to three years. The task of accounting for greenhouse gas emissions may seem overwhelming, but sustainability executives at HP, Holcim, and Nestlé, all of whom have been reporting emissions for over a …
In an effort to combat climate change and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the International Energy Agency (IEA) has urged oil and gas companies to allocate a small portion of their earnings towards minimizing methane releases. According to the IEA, an investment of $75 billion from the sector between now and 2030, equivalent to just 2% …
Oil and gas companies have the potential to significantly reduce their greenhouse-gas emissions by investing a small portion of their earnings in minimizing methane releases, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA). In their latest report, the IEA suggests that an investment of $75 billion from oil and gas companies between now and 2030, equivalent …
Six months ago this week, a historical agreement was signed in Montreal by nearly 200 countries to protect biodiversity. While mandatory reporting on nature may still be distant, some companies have recognized the importance of measuring their impact on nature for various reasons, such as managing reputations, minimizing costs, and ensuring survival. Jennifer Motles, Chief …