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April 01, 2024
APAC companies lack Scope 3 emissions reduction targets, report says
56% of Asia-Pacific companies have not included Scope 3 emissions reduction in their net-zero goals, according to Taiwanese CSR think tank CSRone’s 2024 Taiwan and Asia-Pacific Sustainability Report Status and Trends report released on March 29.
April 01, 2024
Dutch court rules KLM green claims was greenwashing
District Court of Amsterdam determined on March 20 that an advertising campaign for Sustainable Aviation Fuel and other environmental measures by the Dutch flag carrier, KLM, was deemed "greenwashing."
March 29, 2024
2025 World Expo Osaka to display carbon-capturing concrete dome
2025 World Exposition in Osaka will exhibit a dome made from a new form of carbon-capturing concrete, with the potential to make a huge impact in greening the construction sector, which currently make up for 40% of greenhouse emissions worldwide.
March 28, 2024
Siemens 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, 2024
The 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, 2024
Amazon, 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.
March 25, 2024
Advantech to advance into renewable energy, carbon credit procurement services
Taiwan-based industrial PC (IPC) maker Advantech has introduced the WISE-iEMS system, utilizing generative AI technology to proactively provide energy-saving strategies, promoting the sustainable transition of the industrial chain.
March 25, 2024
UK regulator can fine up to 10% of global turnover for greenwashing
In the UK, 40% of large businesses face hefty fines for greenwashing in 2024, as stringent consumer protection regulations implemented by the Competitions and Markets Authority and the EU take effect.
March 22, 2024
Hundreds of firms drop SBTi net-zero commitments due to Scope 3 challenges
The Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) continues to track the implementation of net-zero commitments among businesses. In its latest update, 239 companies are marked as "Commitment Removed", including major multinational corporations such as Microsof
March 21, 2024
Top 10 greenwashing fine rankings with car, retail giants on the list
With greenwashing penalties expected to rise in frequency and severity in increasing in certain jurisdictions, a German startup focused on plastic reduction, CleanHub, has compiled a ranking of the largest greenwashing fines given out to date.