carbon neutral
Smart Cities
FUTURE CITIES INTERVIEW: COVID-19, data, and government
Exclusive interview with Anton Cartwright, a researcher at the African Centre for Cities and a featured speaker in the Future Cities track at African Utility Week and POWERGEN Africa in Cape Town in November.
Policy & Regulation
Ed’s note: It’s investment that will determine fossil fuel’s future
Divesting from fossil fuels is an efficient way for the fund to manage the financial risk associated with a transition in line with the Paris agreement.
Electric Vehicles
VW launches budget-friendly EV that promises “no more accidents”
German automaker Volkswagen has launched its much-awaited ID.3 electric vehicle (EV), which it claims can use software to “anticipate, avoid accidents and...
Policy & Regulation
EY to become carbon neutral by year-end
Ernest & Young has announced plans to become carbon neutral globally by the end of 2020.
Policy & Regulation
Chemical mega-corporation DuPont commits to carbon-neutrality by 2050
DuOint has committed to make its entire operation carbon-neutral by 2050.
Europe & UK
Boris Johnson to head UK fight against climate change
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson will chair the new Cabinet Committee on Climate Change.
Energy & Grid Management
UK businesses, charities call for €1,1 billion energy efficiency push
The UK is calling for an additional public capital investment of £1 billion in energy efficiency a year until 2035 to reach 2050 net-zero emission targets
Policy & Regulation
Utility sector most in need of decarbonisation, according to a global...
The Science-Based Targets initiative says utilities will be required to reduce their emissions the most by 2030, with a reduction of 83MtCO2e.
Renewable Energy
Unilever announces global move to 100% renewable energy use
Unilever has announced its transition to 100% renewable energy, supply across the 5 continents it operates in.
Policy & Regulation
Germany’s Merkel calls for all EU countries to be climate neutral...
The German leader made the appeal following a meeting between her “Climate Cabinet” and their Dutch counterparts at Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte’s official residence. The two groups had met for a working lunch to share insights and experience in moving their respective country’s economy towards sustainability.
