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Green news- Inside steel giant ArcelorMittal’s struggle to reach its 2030 climate goalsThe largest steelmaker in the Global North is accused by critics of prioritizing returns to shareholders over decarbonization. The post Inside steel giant ArcelorMittal’s struggle to reach its 2030 climate goals appeared first on Trellis.
- Adidas, Target and Zalando will explore bioplastics in shoesThey're teaming up with Fashion for Good and materials startups to build a foundation for plant-based shoe soles. The post Adidas, Target and Zalando will explore bioplastics in shoes appeared first on Trellis.
- Verified carbon market boosters aim to unlock $100 billion in climate financeSome members of the new VCM+ Coalition want companies to have more freedom to use credits to hit net-zero goals. The post Verified carbon market boosters aim to unlock $100 billion in climate finance appeared first on Trellis.
- How NVIDIA will benefit from its $5 billion Intel investmentThe world’s biggest AI chipmaker can tap into Intel’s long experience in cutting emissions, water consumption and other ESG impacts. The post How NVIDIA will benefit from its $5 billion Intel investment appeared first on Trellis.
- Honda circularity center opens in OhioThe automaker's new hub will find ways to reuse, repurpose or recycle factory tools, parts and packaging. The post Honda circularity center opens in Ohio appeared first on Trellis.
- Inside steel giant ArcelorMittal’s struggle to reach its 2030 climate goals
Monthly Archives: January 2013
European Commission consults public on unconventional fossil fuels (e.g. shale gas) in Europe
The European Commission is holding a public consultation on the future development of unconventional fossil fuels such as shale gas in Europe. All interested individuals, organisations and public authorities are welcome to share their views on the possible opportunities and challenges that may arise from the development of such projects and on the best ways to address the challenges identified so far. The consultation is open until 20 March 2013. The consultation is available in all 23 EU languages. Continue reading
CO2 emissions from new cars fell by over 3% in 2011
The European Commission adopted a decision confirming provisional findings that average CO2 emissions from new cars in the EU dropped by 3.3% last year. This decision is based on emissions data gathered by the European Environment Agency and verified by car manufacturers.
The average CO2 emissions for the 12.8 million new cars registered in the EU in 2011 was 135.7 grams per kilometre. This is a drop of 4.6g CO2/km compared to 2010 and confirms that car manufacturers are on track to reach the 2015 target of 130g CO2/km. Continue reading
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