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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
March 16, 2023Germany plans to launch long-term subsidy scheme to cut industry emissions
Germany seeks to launch a subsidy program for industries in April to help them transition to carbon-neutral production, according to a document released on Tuesday, as Europe's largest economy explores measures to make industry carbon-neutral by 2045.
March 16, 2023China to slash steel output for third year to reach climate goals
China will again decrease its yearly crude steel production in 2023, according to a source familiar with the matter. This move will mark the third consecutive year in which the government has imposed forced cuts to output to curb carbon emissions from the
March 08, 2023Japan promises financial assistance to help ASEAN decarbonise
Japan pledged financial and technological assistance on Saturday to ASEAN countries in their efforts to decarbonize their economies and address climate change.
February 20, 2023EU countries set to agree push on fossil fuel phase-out
European Union countries are ready to approve a diplomatic statement on Monday calling for a global phase-out of fossil fuels, as they prepare for this year’s COP28, a draft document revealed.
February 16, 2023Denmark grants first CO2 storage licences for North Sea projects
The Danish Ministry of Climate, Energy, and Utilities has awarded its first licences to capture and store carbon in the North Sea to Wintershall Dea, INEOS Energy and TotalEnergies.
December 30, 2022Taiwan sets new emissions reduction goal for 2030
Taiwan aims to reduce carbon emissions by 23-25% by 2030 compared with 2005 levels in pursuit of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, the National Development Council said Wednesday at a press conference.
November 10, 2022France launches decarbonization strategy to slash maritime sector's carbon footprint
France has unveiled a plan aimed at reducing the carbon footprint of the shipping industry over the next seven years. Boosted by funding of 300 million euros, the industry is looking towards a greener future with the objective of building a zero emission
October 31, 2022Japan should raise minimum carbon price to $30/tonCO2 to accelerate renewables deployment
According to a new report from Carbon Tracker, ‘Put a Price on It,’ Japan must replace the current carbon price of $2.6/tonCO2 with a minimum price of at least $30/tonCO2 to prevent gas to coal switching and accelerate energy transition.
October 26, 2022Google expands eco-friendly directions into Europe
Google Maps is expanding its “eco-friendly” route to users in 40 countries across Europe.