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Green news- What’s next: Key climate and nature standards in 2026A timeline of 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.
- Walmart delivers mixed results on mid-decade sustainability goalsThe world’s largest retailer cut absolute emissions and carbon intensity in 2025 but missed targets for operational waste and packaging. The post Walmart delivers mixed results on mid-decade sustainability goals appeared first on Trellis.
- GHG Protocol adjusts standards update timelinesThe changes reflect the organization’s deepening partnership with the International Organization for Standardization. The post GHG Protocol adjusts standards update timelines appeared first on Trellis.
- 9 must-read books for sustainability pros (2026 edition)Another set of titles that deserve a place on your shelf. The post 9 must-read books for sustainability pros (2026 edition) appeared first on Trellis.
- Is incrementalism enough in a systems-change world?Yes and no, but either way sustainability pros must stop expecting the numbers to validate them. The post Is incrementalism enough in a systems-change world? appeared first on Trellis.
- What’s next: Key climate and nature standards in 2026
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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