UK on track to reach net zero by 2050, says climate watchdog
The UK can still reach its legally binding target of net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, according to the Climate Change Committee (CCC), the government’s independent climate adviser.
ETS: 50% reduction of greenhouse gas emisssions since 2005
The Emissions Trading System of the European Union (EU ETS) reports that the greenhouse gas emissions have been reduced by 50% since 2005.
Investment funds drop misleading sustainability claims
Starting May 21, 2025, investment funds in the EU with sustainability claims in their name must be able to prove that they are truly investing sustainably. Ahead of those new rules, more than 640 European investment funds have already changed their names.
Children born today face far greater climate extremes
Children born in 2020 will experience significantly more climate extremes over their lifetimes than previous generations, even if global warming is limited to internationally agreed targets. That is the conclusion of a new scientific study published in Nature. The research was conducted by a international team researchers led by Dr. Luke Grant and Prof. Wim […]
U.S. Threatens Retaliation Over Global Shipping Carbon Tax, Undermining Climate Talks and Trade Stability
The United States has threatened to retaliate if the International Maritime Organization implements a global carbon levy on ships.
Emission Scopes in the GHG Protocol explained
The Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol provides an essential framework for categorizing emission scopes into clearly defined scopes. Understanding these scopes allows organizations to better assess their environmental impact.
Understanding the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol
The GHG Protocol categorizes emissions into Scope 1 (direct), Scope 2 (indirect from purchased energy), and Scope 3 (other indirect emissions along the value chain)