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July 23, 2025
How India’s leather industry is polluting a major river basin
Tamil Nadu’s tanneries endanger rivers, agriculture and people, as Supreme Court ruling offers some hope.
July 08, 2025Meat giant profits from carbon market without halting deforestation
Through its 2021-founded subsidiary MyCarbon, Brazil’s meat processing giant Minerva Foods is emitting and selling carbon credits to big oil companies that are in a rush to move away from a polluting stigma.
July 03, 2025Malaysia slashes green tariffs by up to 80% to boost renewable energy uptake
To encourage households and businesses to use renewable energy, the Malaysian government has significantly reduced its Green Electricity Tariff (GET) surcharge by as much as 80%.
June 18, 2025H&M’s 9 carbon reduction strategies and Patagonia’s material-based approach to net zero
The global push for sustainability has reached the fashion industry, with Swedish fashion giant H&M leading emissions reduction rankings.
June 11, 2025Epson to launch copier-sized carbon capture device by 2028
Seiko Epson, the Japanese electronics company, is developing a small carbon capture unit roughly the size of an office printer.
June 10, 2025Australia urged to lead regional carbon tariff initiative in Asian CBAM
To enhance industrial competitiveness, carbon tariffs have recently become a focal point for both Taiwan and Australia.
June 06, 2025H&M leads, Shein lags in fashion industry climate report
Non-government group Stand.earth has released its latest ranking of fashion companies’ climate action, with Swedish brand H&M claiming the top spot for the second time in a row.
April 16, 2025Microsoft invests in CO280 to remove 3.7 million tons of carbon from paper mill
U.S. tech giant Microsoft is ramping up its carbon dioxide removal (CDR) efforts through a new partnership with climate tech startup CO280. The collaboration leverages a unique carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology to reduce emissions.
March 31, 2025German courts ban Lufthansa, Adidas’ alleged greenwashing claims
NGO Environmental Action Germany (DUH) has won separate greenwashing lawsuits against airline Lufthansa and apparel company Adidas on the grounds of misleading consumers with sustainability claims.
March 26, 2025Vingroup ventures into energy sector with proposal for renewable, LNG power plants
Vietnam's business giant Vingroup, globally known for its electric vehicles, is set to enter the energy sector, focusing on wind, solar, and liquefied natural gas (LNG) power plants. The total investment could reach up to $30 billion.