Category: CSR/ECO/ESG

EU evaluates Car Labelling Directive to drive digitalisation and the uptake of zero-emission vehicles

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Key Findings The evaluation finds that the Directive’s measures have generally empowered consumers to make more informed choices towards vehicles with lower CO2 emissions and higher fuel efficiency, with overall benefits outweighing the modest costs. Since its introduction, car-labelling schemes have been rolled out EU-wide, creating a consistent minimum standard that remains in place today. However, […]

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Grassroots Movement Calls on EU to Ban Exports of Banned Toxic Pesticides

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Brussels, June 2025 — Slow Food, a global grassroots organization advocating for sustainable agriculture and food justice, has launched a campaign calling on the European Union to end the export of toxic pesticides that are banned for use within the EU but continue to be manufactured and sold to countries including Kenya, India, and Brazil. […]

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The impact of downhill skiing on birds – The Applied Ecologist

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Mattia Brambilla & Francesca Roseo share their experience researching the impact of skiing on biodiversity. Up and down mountains, along with their winged inhabitants For many years, both of us have been passionate skiers. We engaged in ski competitions in our youth and deeply enjoyed downhill skiing, along with the other various outdoor activities in […]

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Egypt Launches First Private-to-Private Green Energy Contracts with EBRD Support

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Egypt has approved its first private-to-private (P2P) electricity contracts, marking a major milestone in the country’s energy market liberalisation efforts. Supported by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), the new regulatory framework allows private renewable energy producers to sell electricity directly to industrial consumers, bypassing the state-owned single-buyer system. The pilot phase includes […]

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Geothermal Energy: Clean, Constant, and Critically Under Researched and Used

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As nations race to decarbonize, geothermal energy is re-emerging as a compelling option for stable, low-emission, 24/7 power. Unlike solar or wind, geothermal energy is available around the clock, making it uniquely suited for critical applications—from data centers in the U.S. to off-grid mini-grids in Africa. While upfront costs are higher compared to other renewable […]

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Publication of fuel price calculation details to implement the EU ETS support system and accelerate the use of eligible aviation fuels

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On 26 May 2025, the Commission adopted a Commission Notice laying down the details for the calculation of the price difference between kerosene and relevant eligible aviation fuels. This is a crucial step in implementing the additional support mechanism under the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) aimed at promoting the use of sustainable aviation fuels.  […]

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Commission adopts Ocean Pact to protect marine life and strengthen blue economy

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  The ocean shapes our economies, our food systems, even the air we breathe. To better protect our ocean, the Commission has adopted a European Ocean Pact, which will help to promote a thriving blue economy and support the well-being of people living in coastal areas.  This Ocean Pact brings together EU ocean policies under […]

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Barclays Climate Ventures Mobilizes £508M to Bridge Climate Tech Funding Gap

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London, June 2025 — Barclays Climate Ventures has catalyzed over £508 million in climate technology investment since 2020, according to its newly released 2024 impact report. By investing £203 million of its own capital—often as a lead or co-lead investor—Barclays unlocked an additional £305 million from third parties, mobilizing £2.18 for every £1 invested. The […]

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Nippon Steel Commits $6B to Decarbonize with Electric Arc Furnaces

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Tokyo, June 2025 — Nippon Steel has announced a ¥870 billion (USD $6.05 billion) investment to transition three of its Japanese plants to electric arc furnace (EAF) technology, a major step in its push to reduce carbon emissions and meet long-term climate targets. The initiative, supported by ¥251 billion ($1.75 billion) in subsidies under Japan’s […]

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