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August 22, 2023
Vietnam’s e-commerce urged to go green to reduce carbon footprint
The Vietnam E-commerce Index 2023 report highlights that the online retailer has two main stages that negatively affect the environment, including delivery and the packaging. Experts are advocating for a change in the e-commerce towards rapid development
July 31, 2023Google reports strong progress with 24/7 carbon-free operation goal
Google published report that highlights the significant progress the company has made in achieving 24/7 carbon-free operations.
July 19, 2023New carbon capture tool for airport development to meet net zero
IATA, in collaboration with Atkins, has developed innovative digital tools for airports to estimate the embodied carbon associated with the construction of terminal buildings and aviation assets.
June 29, 2023AstraZeneca pledges to plant 200 mln trees globally by 2030
Britain’s biggest drugmaker AstraZeneca announced on June 28 that it would invest $400 million to plant over 200 million trees by 2030 as part of its strategy for reducing carbon emissions in accordance with the Paris Agreement.
June 19, 2023Uber’s greener rides to track CO2 savings
Uber, the American ride-hailing company, announced that customers will soon be able to track emissions avoided when choosing greener rides and have the option of shared rides in more cities to further reduce CO2 emissions.
June 14, 2023EU develops strategy to expand investment in capturing CO2
The European Commission is working on plans to speed up investment in capturing and storing CO2 emissions, it said on June 9, as the bloc prepares to cut its net greenhouse gas emissions to zero by 2050.
May 30, 2023U.S. House votes against tighter heavy-duty truck emissions regulations, White House to veto
The U.S. House of Representatives voted 221 to 203 on May 24 to repeal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations aiming to significantly reducing emissions that contribute to smog and soot from heavy-duty trucks.
May 22, 2023Korean companies favor CFE over RE100 campaign
The Korean government and industry have begun to promote the Carbon Free Energy (CFE) system, an initiative promoting 100% energy sources that do not emit greenhouse gases, including nuclear power.
May 18, 2023EPA proposes new greenhouse gas standards for US fossil fuel-fired plants
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on May 11 proposed new limits on greenhouse gas emissions from coal- and gas-fired power plants, a move seeking to reduce pollutants and protect public health.
May 12, 2023California to ban sale of new diesel trucks by 2036
California's Air Resources Board has recently approved a mandate to shift big rigs and other trucks to zero emissions in a bid to transform the state's economy and end diesel's long-standing dominance in goods movement.