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May 26, 2022
Gujarat 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 26, 2022US government may require suppliers to disclose GHG emissions
In an effort to boost decarbonization in the United States, the Biden administration will soon propose a rule requiring major companies that supply goods and services to the federal government to report their greenhouse gas emissions, a White House source
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 25, 2022Latin America’s renewable market rebounds with Brazil leading way
As energy markets recovered from the slump caused by the pandemic, Latin America’s wind and solar energy additions increased by 50% in 2021, according to a new report released by Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF).
May 25, 2022Australian carbon prices hike amid optimism about future policy
The price of Australian Carbon Credit Units (ACCU) skyrocketed on the first trading day following the federal election, boosted by anticipation that the new Labor government led by Anthony Albanese will raise demand for emissions reductions.
May 23, 2022Spain green lights guarantee of origin scheme for renewable gases
The Spanish government adopted a royal decree last week to establish the system of guarantee of origin for gases coming from renewable sources, such as green hydrogen, biogas or biomethane, which will allow marketers and consumers to differentiate themsel
May 23, 2022Woolworths inks PPA to reach 100% renewable in South Australia
Woolworths, an Australian chain of supermarkets, last week announced a renewable energy cooperation with Spanish energy company Iberdrola to power its sites in South Australia.
May 20, 2022Sony pushes net zero target ahead by 10 years
Sony announced on Wednesday that it decided to bring forward its deadline for reaching carbon neutrality by a decade, saying it now plans to achieve net-zero emissions across its whole business by 2040.
May 18, 2022Indonesia, PNG restrictions may stifle carbon credit market
With two major carbon credit exporters in the Asia-Pacific—Indonesia and Papua New Guinea—declaring to cut back on generation, the fast-growing market is now facing challenges.
May 16, 2022BMW’s new Hungarian plant to be world’s first fossil-free car factory
German carmaker BMW plans to run its new factory in Debrecen, Hungary, fully on renewable electricity, completely dispensing with fossil fuel, the company’ chief executive Oliver Zipse said on the Annual General Meeting on Wednesday.