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June 24, 2022
Carbon dioxide emitted by cement sector doubled in two decades
Carbon dioxide emissions from cement production have doubled in the last 20 years, according to emissions scientist Robbie Andrew of Norway’s Centre for International Climate and Environmental Research (CICERO).
June 23, 2022EU’s historic carbon market overhaul gets green light from lawmakers
The European Parliament on Wednesday endorsed the long-anticipated carbon market reforms, easing worries that Europe’s climate actions might be delayed after legislators rejected the proposals in a first vote earlier this month.
June 21, 2022Zara presents a party dress made from recycled greenhouse gases
Spanish fast fashion brand Zara last week released a series of limited clothing collection and drew public attention with one pink dress sourcing in part from collected carbon emissions. The launch marks one of the company’s steps toward a more sustainabl
June 01, 2022South Asian apparel giant MAS switches two sites to 100% renewables
MAS Holdings, South Asia’s largest garment and textile manufacturer, announced this week that two of its production sites in Central Java, Indonesia, will become the company’s first manufacturing unit to run entirely on renewable energy.
May 26, 2022Gujarat to launch India’s first carbon trading market
In keeping with India’s decarbonization commitment, the Gujarat government inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Monday to establish the country’s first carbon market.
May 25, 2022Brazil sees surging demand for I-RECs as firms vowing net zero
As more Brazilian companies seek to minimize their carbon footprint, the country has seen a considerable increase in demand for international renewable energy certificates (I-RECs) this year, according to Argus media.
May 19, 2022Japan to pilot first carbon trading market in September
Japan Exchange Group (JPX) is collaborating with Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry (METI) to set up the country’s first exchange for carbon trading. The scheme is expected to start operating as a technical demonstration project in this Sept
May 18, 2022Steel industry emissions to fall 30% by 2050: Woodmac
As more mills switch to less-polluting electric arc furnaces (EAF), carbon dioxide emissions from the world’s steel sector are expected to drop 30% by 2050 compared to last year, according to a study released on Tuesday by consultancy Wood Mackenzie.
May 16, 2022US lawmakers mull import fee for carbon-intensive products
The two parties of the US Congress are currently discussing a potential bipartisan energy and climate bill, including the possibility of imposing a levy on carbon-intensive products entering the country, according to local media.
May 04, 2022India’s central bank urges cement sector to cut emissions
In a recent report, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) pushed for technological intervention to address carbon emissions from the cement industry to help India meet its net-zero emission targets.