Environmental sustainability
Nokia has announced the signing of a EUR 1.5 billion multicurrency revolving credit facility with a sustainability pricing mechanism, linking the margin of the facility to the company's reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. The new facility builds on Nokia's previous work in sustainability, including a
Environmental sustainability
Crown Holdings, Inc., a leading global supplier of rigid packaging products, has released its report "Built to Last," highlighting its dedication to operating a sustainable organization. The report outlines the company's progress toward its Twenty by 30 program goals, including significant strides in recycling advocacy efforts,
Environmental sustainability
Hanon Systems, a leading global automotive thermal management supplier, has made significant strides in its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance. The company's eighth annual sustainability report highlights continued progress in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, with formal approval of its 2030 goals and 2050 net-zero target by the
Climate change
The Government of Nova Scotia has announced the funding recipients and projects under the Fisheries and Aquaculture Energy Efficiency Innovation Fund, which aims to support the seafood industry in reducing its carbon footprint. The fund is administered by Efficiency Nova Scotia and will provide a total of $6.5 million
Climate change
Researchers at the Polytechnic University of Catalonia have made a breakthrough in the sustainable conversion of methane into formic acid. The biocatalyst used in the process, made of permanently polarized bioceramic, achieved a formic acid yield of 4.2 mmol per gram of catalyst and hour in continuous-flow reactions conducted
Climate change
New research from Vilnius Gediminas Technical University in Lithuania has shown that waste tire textile fiber (WTTF) can be used to produce environmentally sustainable thermal insulating mats. The study found that 80% of WTTF was used for the production of thermal insulation mats, with the remaining 20% used for the
Climate change
The DUP has been increasingly vocal about its concerns with the Climate Change Act 2022, with MP Sammy Wilson stating that the law's targets for slashing greenhouse gas emissions are "pointless" and would hamper major infrastructure projects, including the A5 dual carriageway. The DUP had initially
Climate change
Australia has a prime opportunity to become the world's leading producer of green shipping fuel, generating a potential $43 billion in export revenue, says Superpower Institute chair Rod Sims. The country can capitalise on the U.S. withdrawal from the International Maritime Organisation's (IMO) net-zero framework
Environmental sustainability
New research has highlighted the significant contribution of cement industries to poor air quality globally, with a particular emphasis on the effects in Nigeria. The study, conducted by researchers from the Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, evaluated the impact of cement production processes on ambient atmospheric chemistry at the Lafarge
Environmental sustainability
The increasing amounts of plastic waste and greenhouse gas emissions worldwide are threatening the environment. Biomedical laboratories generate significant amounts of plastic waste, often disposed of through high-emission strategies. Researchers at the University of Oxford have developed a study to improve sustainability in biomedical research by exploring alternatives to single-use
Environmental sustainability
A recent study examining the role of greenhouse gas emissions in Saudi Arabia highlights the country's significant contribution to environmental sustainability challenges. The research, conducted by Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University, emphasizes the need for policy adjustments to balance economic growth with emissions reduction. The study used data
Environmental sustainability
A recent study published in the Sustainable Futures journal has shed light on the effectiveness of energy transition in reducing CO2 emissions across the BRIC countries. Conducted by researchers from Tokat Gaziosmanpasa University, the study employed a novel quantile-on-quantile technique to analyze data from 1985 to 2021. The research found
