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Green news- Consumers expect collective action to make sustainable fashion a realityThe EU, social media platforms and influencers can play a role. The post Consumers expect collective action to make sustainable fashion a reality appeared first on Trellis.
- Google holds to ambitious 2030 net-zero goal despite another big emissions hikeThe tech giant’s carbon footprint has swelled 51 percent since the 2019 baseline year for its 2030 commitment. The post Google holds to ambitious 2030 net-zero goal despite another big emissions hike appeared first on Trellis.
- New GRI standards require deeper disclosure on social impact and climate transition plansThe revisions are closely aligned with other voluntary and mandatory disclosure frameworks, including the Greenhouse Gas Protocol and International Sustainability Standards Board. The post New GRI standards require deeper disclosure on social impact and climate transition plans appeared first on Trellis.
- Report: Climate goals at Amazon, Apple, Google, Meta and Microsoft have ‘lost their meaning’Analysis by NewClimate Institute and Carbon Market Watch asks 'how do we improve the rules of the game?' The post Report: Climate goals at Amazon, Apple, Google, Meta and Microsoft have ‘lost their meaning’ appeared first on Trellis.
- Report: Fashion brands are ignoring proven climate fixesAdidas, H&M, Inditex, Lululemon and Shein are leaving their best decarbonization tools on the table, researchers say. The post Report: Fashion brands are ignoring proven climate fixes appeared first on Trellis.
- Consumers expect collective action to make sustainable fashion a reality
Category Archives: Green economy
Global agreement to tackle mercury
The European Commission welcomed the successful conclusion of the multilateral negotiations to address the global threat posed to human health and the environment by mercury. This follows the decision of the Governing Council of UNEP in February 2009 to develop a global legally binding instrument on mercury and the subsequent creation of an International Negotiating Committee to conclude on the text of a mercury Treaty that held its final meeting this week. The EU was a key driver for the launch of this negotiating process. Continue reading
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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
Environment Action Programme for the EU
The European Commission has proposed a new Environment Action Programme for the EU. Entitled “Living well, within the limits of our planet”, it will guide environment policy up to 2020. The proposal aims to enhance Europe’s ecological resilience and transform the EU into an inclusive and sustainable green economy. Continue reading
EU to give full support for the green economy
There is no other way out of the economic crisis than through a green economy, which will strengthen the development of new and greener technologies, resource reductions and the protecting of our nature and the biodiversity. A green transition will create millions of jobs and make Europe more sustainable and competitive.
This was the conclusion, when Europe’s environment ministers met this week in Horsens. They discussed an ambitious outline for the 7th Environment Action Programme made by the Danish EU Presidency. Continue reading
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