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Green news- Shein drops ‘net zero’ language in Germany after activist complaintA validated science-based target didn't protect the ultra fast fashion brand from greenwashing charges. The post Shein drops ‘net zero’ language in Germany after activist complaint appeared first on Trellis.
- What’s next: Key climate and nature standards in 2026An ongoing timeline of news about methodologies and frameworks from the Greenhouse Gas Protocol, the International Organization for Standardization, the Science Based Targets initiative and other key bodies. The post What’s next: Key climate and nature standards in 2026 appeared first on Trellis.
- Mars regenerative agriculture specialist joins Rainforest AllianceHarper McConnell, the NGO’s new chief impact and growth officer, spent the last decade leading sustainable sourcing for Mars and Starbucks. The post Mars regenerative agriculture specialist joins Rainforest Alliance appeared first on Trellis.
- How ‘Balance Units’ consider nature and local communities as well as carbonIt's time to go beyond offsets, said Balance Eco, the company behind the new crediting methodology. The post How ‘Balance Units’ consider nature and local communities as well as carbon appeared first on Trellis.
- A detente is needed between the nature and tech communities. Here’s whyCultural and institutional divides are preventing a unified approach to decarbonization. The post A detente is needed between the nature and tech communities. Here’s why appeared first on Trellis.
- Shein drops ‘net zero’ language in Germany after activist complaint
Daily Archives: 04/01/2013
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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