The Commission has adopted a Decision establishing the EU-wide quantity of allowances issued under the EU Emissions Trading System for buildings road transport and small industry (ETS2) for 2027. This cap will amount to 1 036 288 784 allowances for 2027 and contributes to the EU achieving its 2030 climate targets. The calculation of the cap […]
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The modular construction sector is on the brink of a significant transformation, with projections indicating its revenues could soar from $180 billion in 2022 to an estimated $1.1 trillion by 2040. This rapid growth comes at a time when the construction industry faces escalating labor shortages, rising material costs, and an urgent demand for affordable […]
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Global shipping giant A.P. Moller-Maersk has announced a bold plan to source up to 20% of its marine fuel from alternative sources by 2030, a pivotal step toward its goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2040. The company’s sustainability strategy revolves around scaling up the use of green fuels such as bio-methanol, biodiesel, and bio-methane. […]
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The U.S. Department of Energy has committed to providing up to $7.54 billion in loans to a Stellantis-Samsung SDI joint venture, StarPlus Energy LLC, to build two advanced electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturing facilities in Kokomo, Indiana. The plants will produce cutting-edge battery cells and modules intended for electric vehicles sold across North America. Upon […]
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Global Surge in Sustainable Finance: PRI and SSE Initiatives Paving the Way for Responsible Investment The global finance sector is undergoing a monumental shift towards sustainability, with the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) and the Sustainable Stock Exchanges (SSE) Initiative leading the charge. These initiatives have catalyzed an investment movement that prioritizes environmental, social, and […]
Continue ReadingDiscover the key differences between EcoVadis™ and the GRI framework: Explore their methodologies, benefits, and how they complement corporate sustainability goals. Section 1: Foundations of EcoVadis and the GRI Framework The landscape of sustainability reporting is increasingly populated with tools and frameworks designed to measure and disclose environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance. Among these, […]
Continue ReadingCarla Vázquez-González, University of California, Irvine & Misión Biológica de Galicia (CSIC), discusses her article: Testing the contribution of vertebrate predators and leaf traits to mainland-island differences in insect herbivory on oaks Insularity research on plant-herbivore interactions Islands have long fascinated evolutionary ecologists, beginning with the early observational studies of naturalists like Charles Darwin and […]
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Echion Technologies has secured a £10 million investment from Barclays Sustainable Impact Capital and existing investor BGF to accelerate the production of its innovative niobium-based XNO® anode material for lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries. This funding marks a significant step in the company’s mission to revolutionize the electric vehicle (EV) and industrial battery sectors. Advancing Fast-Charging and […]
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CaixaBank has unveiled its new sustainability strategy, committing to invest €100 billion in sustainable finance by 2027. This move is part of the bank’s 2025-2027 Sustainability Plan, which outlines a 56% increase in its sustainable financing activities, with a clear focus on driving environmental, social, and economic transformation across Europe. A Step Toward Carbon Neutrality […]
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Israel’s first sea wave energy power plant will launch in Jaffa Port next Thursday to help the country address climate change and transition to renewable energy. The project was jointly developed by the Tel Aviv-Yafo Municipality, the municipal development company ‘Atarim,’ Eco Wave Power, and EDF Renewables Israel. This will be a pilot station for […]
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