Gucci, YSL owner Kering pledges to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 40% by 2035 20/3/2023

France's Kering, owner of luxury brands Gucci and Yves Saint Laurent, on Friday pledged to reduce its absolute greenhouse gas emissions by 40% by 2035 from 2021 levels, amid increased scrutiny of environmental issues among consumers. ...more

Global fresh water demand will outstrip supply by 40% by 2030, say experts 17/3/2023

The world is facing an imminent water crisis, with demand expected to outstrip the supply of fresh water by 40% by the end of this decade, experts have said on the eve of a crucial UN water summit. ...more

EU countries seek to weaken livestock emission limits 17/3/2023

European Union countries agreed on Thursday to try to reduce the number of farms covered by proposed rules to cut pollution and greenhouse gas emissions from livestock, despite criticism from some member states. ...more

EU to unveil plans for leadership in green Industrial Revolution 17/3/2023

The European Commission on Thursday will present the centrepieces of its strategy to ensure its industry can compete with the United States and China in making clean tech products and accessing raw materials required for the green transition. ...more

Albania designates Europe's last 'wild river' as a national park 17/3/2023

Albania's government has designated the Vjosa River in the southern part of the country as a national park, marking a victory for environmentalists who have been fighting for years against plans for hydropower plants along the waterway. ...more

Shell rules out more ambitious goal for end-user emissions 17/3/2023

Shell has ruled out setting targets to cut emissions in absolute terms from customers' use of its products, its chair said in a report published on Thursday as the energy company faces increased activist and investor pressure over climate. ...more

Germany introduces national water strategy as climate change forces action 16/3/2023

Germany's cabinet on Wednesday agreed on a national water strategy aimed at coping with long dry seasons and heatwaves caused by climate change to ensure water security in Europe's biggest economy in future. ...more

Dutch greenhouse gas emissions fall 9% on lower natural gas use 16/3/2023

Greenhouse gas emissions in the Netherlands were 9% lower in 2022 than in the previous year as the energy crisis drove down the use of natural gas in industry and buildings, the Dutch national statistics office said on Wednesday. ...more

EU parliament backs law aimed at saving energy by renovating buildings 16/3/2023

Buildings across Europe could be renovated to cut emissions and save energy after the European Parliament on Tuesday approved a bill that aims to lower households' energy bills and wean EU countries off Russian gas faster. ...more

Credit Suisse sets more 2030 targets for emissions tied to loans 16/3/2023

Credit Suisse on Tuesday announced targets for cutting emissions tied to loans it makes to six sectors as well as restrictions on lending to the dirtiest fossil fuel projects, although climate activists said the announcements fell short of what was needed. ...more