Tag Archives: greenhouse gas emissions

Empa and PSI Researchers Advance Scientific Workflow Automation with AiiDAlab Platform

(IN BRIEF) Empa and Paul Scherrer Institute researchers have expanded the capabilities of the AiiDAlab software platform beyond materials science into fields including battery research, atmospheric science, and experimental data analysis. Originally designed to simplify scientific simulations through an intuitive … Read the full press release

Maersk Reports Strong First Quarter Volume Growth Across Shipping, Logistics and Terminal Operations Despite Market Volatility

(IN BRIEF) Maersk delivered solid first-quarter 2026 financial results driven by strong shipment growth across Ocean, Logistics & Services and Terminals operations. The company recorded EBIT of USD 340 million as demand for global container trade remained resilient despite continued … Read the full press release

SGS Approved as Validation and Verification Body by International Carbon Registry to Strengthen Carbon Market Credibility

(IN BRIEF) SGS has been approved as a Validation and Verification Body by the International Carbon Registry, allowing it to validate and verify greenhouse gas reduction and removal projects under globally recognized standards. This role ensures that projects meet strict … Read the full press release

University of Helsinki and Finnish Meteorological Institute Reveal Critical Role of Soil in Dairy Emissions Calculations

(IN BRIEF) A new study led by the University of Helsinki and the Finnish Meteorological Institute reveals that the carbon footprint of milk production may be significantly higher than current estimates suggest, particularly when soil carbon emissions are taken into … Read the full press release

Henkel Expands Sustainability Roadmap with Focus on Emissions Reduction, Equity and Responsible Sourcing

(IN BRIEF) Henkel has announced new sustainability targets for 2030, focusing on reducing greenhouse gas emissions, advancing circular economy practices, promoting gender equity, and strengthening sustainable supply chains. The company aims to cut Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42 … Read the full press release

DHL and IAG Cargo Expand Sustainable Aviation Fuel Partnership to Reduce Air Freight Emissions Through 2030

(IN BRIEF) DHL Group has expanded its partnership with IAG Cargo through a new five-year agreement to scale the use of sustainable aviation fuel, enabling the supply of approximately 240 million liters of SAF at London Heathrow Airport through 2030. … Read the full press release

TÜV Rheinland Expands Certification and Advisory Services to Accelerate Sustainable Transformation in the Global Real Estate Sector

(IN BRIEF) TÜV Rheinland emphasizes the substantial environmental footprint of the real estate sector, which accounts for up to 40 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions, while highlighting the significant opportunities for climate protection through sustainable construction practices. Certified buildings … Read the full press release

Vattenfall Reports Strong 2025 Results While Accelerating Investments in Fossil-Free Energy and Emission Reductions

(IN BRIEF) Vattenfall’s 2025 Annual and Sustainability Report highlights the company’s ongoing progress in reducing emissions and expanding fossil-free energy production while maintaining strong financial performance. Since 2017, the company has cut greenhouse gas emissions by 56%, remaining aligned with … Read the full press release

FuelEU Maritime Pooling Gains Momentum as Gasum Leverages Bio LNG to Support Sustainable Shipping Operations

(IN BRIEF) Gasum is extending its FuelEU Maritime pooling partnerships with Viking Line and Wallenius SOL into 2026, leveraging bio-LNG-powered vessels to generate surplus compliance units due to their negative emissions profile. The collaboration supports both environmental goals and regulatory … Read the full press release

BASF Coatings Expands Sustainability Transparency with New Digital Product Carbon Accounting System

(IN BRIEF) BASF Coatings has launched a new digital solution that provides transparent, real-time product carbon footprint data across more than 120,000 products worldwide, replacing its previous internal system. By integrating emissions data from over 25,000 raw materials and more … Read the full press release

Study finds Greenland Ice Sheet, AMOC, Amazon rainforest, and South American monsoon nearing tipping points

(IN BRIEF) A new study published in Nature Geoscience warns that four major components of the Earth’s climate system—the Greenland Ice Sheet, the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC), the Amazon rainforest, and the South American monsoon—are showing signs of destabilization. … Read the full press release

Advanced BASF catalyst enables major energy savings and emission reductions at Nan Ya Mailiao site

(IN BRIEF) BASF’s SYNSPIRE G1-110 catalyst has enabled Nan Ya Plastics Corporation to reduce steam consumption by 40,000 metric tons and cut annual CO₂ emissions by 38,000 metric tons at its 2-EH Mailiao plant in Taiwan. The technology reforms methane … Read the full press release

NIB creates new financing structure enabling investors to support ambitious corporate sustainability targets

(IN BRIEF) The Nordic Investment Bank has introduced its Sustainability-linked Loans Financing Bond Framework, enabling the issuance of bonds tied to portfolios of sustainability-linked loans that incentivize companies to achieve ambitious environmental performance goals. This framework strengthens NIB’s role in … Read the full press release

GLP-1 therapies for heart failure deliver dual benefits with lower hospitalizations and billions in CO₂ savings

(IN BRIEF) Research presented at ESC Congress 2025 has shown that GLP-1 receptor agonists, used to treat patients with heart failure and preserved ejection fraction, not only reduce hospitalizations and improve outcomes but also cut the environmental footprint of healthcare. … Read the full press release

EIB Global Powers €21.5 Million Equity in IHS Kenya Green Housing Fund to Deliver Hundreds of Affordable, Energy-Efficient Homes

(IN BRIEF) EIB Global has invested €21.5 million in the IHS Kenya Green Housing Fund to support the construction and acquisition of affordable, energy-efficient housing in Nairobi and Kiambu. Three projects—Tilisi, Garden City’s Muzi Stawi, and Mashiara Park—comprise 664 units, … Read the full press release

SUEZ to Supply RATP’s Operations with 100 GWh Per Year of Household‑Waste‑Derived Electricity Through New Long‑Term Agreement

(IN BRIEF) SUEZ and RATP Group have agreed on a 16‑year PPA for nearly 100 GWh per year of renewable electricity generated from household waste. This partnership supports RATP’s ISO 50001‑certified energy management program and its goal to reduce energy‑related greenhouse gas … Read the full press release

DHL Express Secures 9.5 Million Liters of Pure SAF from Neste at Changi for Air‑Cargo Operations

(IN BRIEF) Neste will deliver 7,400 tons of 100 percent unblended SAF to DHL Express at Singapore Changi Airport between July 2025 and June 2026, marking one of Asia’s largest SAF deals in air cargo. The SAF, meeting CORSIA criteria, will be blended on-site to … Read the full press release

FrieslandCampina Deploys 24/7 Fast-Charge Electric Milk Truck to Reduce CO₂ Emissions

(IN BRIEF) FrieslandCampina has launched a rapid-charging station in Gerkesklooster for its first fully electric milk transport truck, operated by Melkweg | Fritom and active since mid-June 2025. The ceremony featured the Gerkesklooster site team (led by Folkert de Groot), … Read the full press release

CERN Unveils Ambitious Environmental Objectives for 2030, Focused on Sustainability and Emissions Reduction

(IN BRIEF) In celebration of World Environment Day, CERN has announced its updated environmental objectives for 2030, reflecting its ongoing commitment to sustainable research. These new goals focus on nine key environmental areas, including energy, emissions reduction, water management, biodiversity, … Read the full press release

TotalEnergies Launches Mero-4 Phase, Boosting Oil Production Capacity and Sustainability in Brazil

(IN BRIEF) TotalEnergies has commenced oil production from the Mero-4 phase of the Mero field in Brazil, which will connect 12 wells to the new Alexandre de Gusmão FPSO unit. This phase increases Mero’s total production capacity to 770,000 barrels … Read the full press release