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September 27, 2024
AirAsia to implement mandatory carbon fee starting next year
Malaysia's AirAsia, plans to impose a mandatory carbon fee on passengers starting next year, pending approval from the respective countries on its routes. If successfully implemented, this will be a first for a Malaysian national airline.
August 29, 2024
Maersk calls for regulatory changes to support green shipping
The transition to green shipping is a long road, especially given the limited availability and high cost of sustainable fuels. As a leading player in the industry, Maersk has suggested that regulatory improvements could be key.
August 05, 2024
China shifts to total emissions control as it aims for 2030 carbon peak
To accelerate reaching peak carbon emissions by 2030, China is gradually transitioning its carbon reduction targets from an economic growth-based approach to a total emission control system, marking a shift from past methods.
June 14, 2024
Why isn’t China’s emissions growth slowing like its GDP?
Despite slowing GDP growth, coal consumption is on the up, largely due to a failure to improve energy efficiency.
May 30, 2024
UK carbon trading to include waste-to-energy, carbon removal
The UK ETS Authority announced on May 23 that it is launching a consultation on the inclusion of waste-to-energy, waste incineration, and carbon removals in the carbon emissions trading system.
May 06, 2024
EU targets greenwashing in aviation industry amid growing environmental concerns
The European Union continues its relentless campaign against corporate greenwashing, with its latest move aimed at the major carbon emitter aviation industry.
April 24, 2024
Global plastic treaty talks face uncertainty amid opposition from oil and gas producers
“Global plastic treaty” took place on Apr. 23 in Ottawa, where international representatives gathered to discuss on how to halt plastic pollution. However, with opposition from major oil and gas countries, reaching a consensus on the draft remains uncerta
April 16, 2024
Green investment resumes growth in Southeast Asia, but falls short of emission reduction targets
Green transformation investment in Southeast Asia has resumed growth, increasing significantly by 20% in 2023. However, it remains far from sufficient to achieve emissions reduction goals.
April 10, 2024
Singapore starts electric harbor craft charging point trial
Singapore's first public charging station for electric harbor crafts commenced its trial operation at Marina South Pier on April 8. Scheduled for full operation in May, the two-year trial is poised to assist the maritime industry to reduce carbon emission
March 11, 2024
NTT, Mitsubishi launch industry chain decarbonization solutions
The Decarbonization Expo, running from Feb. 29 through March 1 alongside Japan’s World Smart Energy Week, featured decarbonization and supply chain solutions to help businesses accelerate carbon reduction.