As the push for electric vehicles (EVs) intensifies in Europe and the U.S., researchers are raising concerns about the neglect of cybersecurity in this industry. They warn that hackers could potentially cause blackouts and damage entire electric grids by infiltrating charging stations and networks. Harm van den Brink, a cybersecurity specialist at ElaadNL, a Dutch …
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 …
Honeywell International announced on Monday that it has reached an agreement to acquire Scadafence, an Israeli company that specializes in operational-technology and Internet-of-Things cybersecurity solutions for monitoring large-scale networks. This acquisition strengthens Honeywell’s cybersecurity portfolio. Newsletter Sign-up WSJ Pro Cybersecurity Cybersecurity news, analysis, and insights from WSJ’s global team of reporters and editors. Honeywell acknowledges …
Green jobs in the United States are growing at a faster rate than the development of green skills, creating a need for companies to find innovative ways to fill the talent gap. The recent incentives provided by the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act have led to significant investments in clean energy, which are projected to generate …
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 …
Under a new law in the European Union, companies selling everyday products such as leather shoes, coffee, and chocolate will soon be required to prove that their goods are not contributing to deforestation. This law comes into effect on Thursday and gives companies 18 months to prepare for compliance. Specifically, companies will need to provide …
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 …
Doctors and pharmacists are receiving lengthy pamphlets for prescription drugs, but efforts to digitize this information are gaining traction. A bill in Congress aims to eliminate the need for paper inserts by allowing drugmakers to provide up-to-date digital information. Advocates argue that medical professionals already consult electronic versions and discard the paper inserts. Those in …