Banking sector calls for carbon credit restrictions in 2040 climate framework The European Banking Federation has told the European Commission that international carbon credits should play only a minimal role […]
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SBTi lowers minimum reduction thresholds for recent baseline years The Science Based Targets initiative has revised how it calculates minimum emissions reduction requirements for companies setting near-term climate targets. The
SBTi Updates Corporate Net-Zero Standard for Clarity Read More »
UK pension schemes accelerate climate commitments Three quarters of UK pension schemes now have net-zero targets in place. This represents a substantial shift in how the sector approaches climate risk.
Three-quarters of UK pension schemes have set net-zero targets Read More »
A new standard for forest carbon projects arrives Verra released VM0045 in 2022 to address a persistent problem in forest carbon markets. Traditional methods for calculating carbon credits from improved
Verra’s Updated Methodology for Improved Forest Management Read More »
Understanding the updated ISO 14001:2026 environmental standard ISO 14001 has shaped how businesses manage their environmental responsibilities for nearly three decades. The standard provides a structured framework for identifying environmental
ISO 14001:2026 Published – Key Changes Explained Read More »
Why low-carbon materials remain underused despite proven availability The construction and manufacturing sectors face an unusual problem. Low-carbon materials capable of cutting embodied emissions substantially are available now. Yet adoption
What Prevents Whole-Life Carbon Reduction in the Building Industry? Read More »
What Eni’s 2050 carbon neutrality commitment actually involves Italian energy company Eni has pledged to reach carbon neutrality by 2050. The company aims to reduce emissions by 68% by 2030,
Eni for 2025 Report Highlights Energy Transition Progress Read More »
UK carbon pricing faces critical juncture as export tax risks emerge British businesses exporting to the European Union could face up to £10 billion in additional taxes over the next
Report warns scrapping UK ETS could cost businesses £10bn Read More »
Pandora becomes first major jeweller to label diamond carbon footprints Pandora announced on 6 May 2026 that it will display carbon footprint information for every lab-grown diamond it sells. The
Pandora adds carbon footprint labelling for lab-grown diamonds Read More »
Global shipping rules survive US opposition at latest talks The International Maritime Organization has kept its Net-Zero Framework alive as the basis for future negotiations on shipping emissions. Delegates at
IMO Holds Line on Net-Zero Shipping Plan Amid Growing Pushback Read More »
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