Environment Archive
When the CO2 we emit costs money, we generally produce less of it. Economists worldwide point to carbon pricing as the most effective way to reduce emissions. Why? Because carbon pricing reduces greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to …
This year brought some bad news on the climate change front: researchers found that ice is melting faster worldwide, and there’s a greater sea-level rise anticipated. The rate of ice loss each year has increased by 60%. A …
Utility companies around the world are making bold promises of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050. However, the pathway to net-zero isn’t without its challenges. What is the best pathway to net-zero for utility corporations? What …
In 2018, the UN International Maritime Organization set a goal to cut the maritime shipping industry’s greenhouse gas emissions by at least half by 2050. Through decarbonization — the reduction of carbon — marine shipping companies are …
This month marks a total of 1245 companies signed up to CO2 reduction targets through criteria produced by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi.) 427 corporations have committed to 1.5°C scenarios. On the other hand, reaching net-zero …
The maritime shipping industry has set ambitious decarbonization targets over the next decade. Shrinking the shipping industry’s carbon footprint is going to take a range of innovative solutions and technologies — from simple solutions like more efficient …
New research published earlier this year shows how tackling supply chain emissions can be a game-changer in the worldwide battle against climate change. Net-Zero Challenge: The Supply Chain Opportunity from the World Economic Forum and the …
Upon surveying the landscape of organizational climate commitments, it is not uncommon to hear about attention-grabbing goals like committing to 100% renewable energy, setting a science-based target, going carbon neutral or even climate positive. You might be …
Many studies have shown how climate change is wreaking havoc on our oceans (and world). Warming sea temperatures, more powerful storms, rising sea levels are all quickly becoming a reality. This year, ocean currents have …
Over 90% of world trade is in the hands of the international maritime shipping industry. Every year, it moves more than USD 4 trillion of goods. For shipping companies, there’s a lot of pressure to …
