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April 23, 2024
IETA unveils new guidelines for companies on carbon credits
The International Emissions Trading Association (IETA) has release new guidance for businesses looking to use carbon credits in their pursuit of climate goals.
April 22, 2024Paris Olympics climate action criticized as falling short of sustainability targets
To mitigate global warming, the Paris Olympics has set ambitious carbon reduction goals. However, the non-profit organization Carbon Market Watch argues that its carbon footprint remains excessively high, making it difficult to be sustainable.
April 17, 2024SBTi releases an official clarification to its Scope 3 statement
Considering the recent controversies surrounding the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) changing its stance on offsetting Scope 3 emissions, the Board of Trustees has issued an additional clarification to its initial statement.
April 15, 2024Istanbul Airport will become first airport powered by solar energy
Istanbul Airport, among the busiest transportation hubs globally, is set to become the world's first airport to meet its entire electricity demand through solar energy. This will be achieved via a solar plant to be constructed in Eskisehir, central Turkey
April 12, 2024SBTi rules relaxed set to boost the carbon credits market
The Science Based Targets initiative announced that it will allow the use of carbon credits to reduce emissions from Scope 3. Draft guidelines for the new policy, which will inform a revised Corporate Net Zero Standard, are set to be published July.
April 10, 2024Nike defeats lawsuit accusing it of greenwashing its products
Nike has dodged a potential lawsuit following a judge's dismissal of the case related to greenwashing due to insufficient evidence.
April 03, 2024EU sparks greenwashing fears over "100% recycled plastic" claims
EU intends to adopt new rules on recycled plastic bottles, sparking discontent and raising questions from environmental groups and other recycling stakeholders, accusing the EU of indirectly encouraging greenwashing.
March 28, 2024Siemens Energy aims to resume troubled wind turbine sales
Siemens Energy is gearing up for a comeback. Repsol SA and BayWa r.e. have both indicated that Siemens' turbines are set to resume supply, attempting to shake off the crisis of quality problems from last year.
March 28, 2024The world’s largest aircraft expected to change wind power industry
The blades of offshore wind turbines are heavy and long. The American unicorn company Radia is currently developing an unprecedented giant aircraft, which is expected to revolutionize the industry.
March 26, 2024Amazon, Iberdrola sign 159 MW wind power PPA
Amazon announced on 20 a new power purchase agreement (PPA) with Spanish renewable energy company Iberdrola, with the US retail giant procuring 159 MW from the UK-based East Anglia THREE offshore wind farm.