Singapore, Chile Sign Carbon Credit Agreement
The carbon credit agreement creates a framework for high-integrity carbon credit transfers aligned with Article 6 of the Paris Agreement
NZBA Drops the Binding 1.5 DegreeC Net-Zero Mandate
NZBA allows banks greater flexibility in managing targets and transitioning balance sheets while maintaining net-zero by 2050 low or no overshoot 1.5°C pathways
Roche Aligns Decarbonization Strategy with SBTi-Validated Goals for Net-Zero
Roche’s decarbonization strategy aims to decrease emissions across all business divisions through strategies like supplier engagement, product lifecycle decisions, waste management, and business travel
India Says Aye to Carbon Tax on the Shipping Industry
The proposed global carbon tax require ships to switch to lower-emission fuels or pay pollution fees starting 2028, potentially generating $40 billion by 2030
Brazil Proposes, EU Cautions Forming Climate Change Council
Brazil’s proposal to establish a climate change council to expedite the implementation of COP decisions has sparked cautious responses from key developed countries
Breakthrough Energy Lays Off US and Europe Policy Teams
Breakthrough Energy, a climate group funded by Bill Gates, has laid off numerous US and European employees due to a shift in its public policy advocacy efforts
Brazil Lays Out the Vision for COP30
André Correa do Lago, President of COP30, presented Brazil’s vision for the summit, emphasizing resilience and decisive action over catastrophe, cynicism, and denial.
Death of the 2-degree climate goal and the plastic straw
The planet is on course to shoot past 2-degrees of global warming over the next two decades. Last year climate scientist James Hansen warned that the 1.5 goal was “deader than a doornail.”
Bridging the industry-academia-policymakers divide: key to achieve Sustainability Goals by 2030
A strong partnership between the government, academia, and policymakers is crucial for India to achieve its sustainability goals by 2030
ESG is not about Ticking Boxes
Environment, Social & Governance or ESG is not merely about ticking boxes; it’s about building a fundamental base for the transformation towards sustainable business practices
SuperHumanRace, CREDAI Maharashtra Launch Regional Emissions Inventories for Real Estate
The initiative to create regional emissions inventories for India’s real estate value chain is a crucial step in quantifying and addressing carbon risks linked to urban growth
Key highlights of the Global Energy Storage and Grids Pledge
58 countries have signed the COP29 Global Energy Storage and Grids Pledge, which is a global commitment to develop resilient, decarbonized global energy systems
