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Brussels to crack down on greenwashing of consumer products
Many governments and business leaders have made commitments to reduce carbon emissions in response to the 2015 Paris Agreement. This series covers topics surrounding clean tech innovation, energy efficiency and internal carbon pricing
Also in today’s newsletter, carbon offset market tails off
The urge to knock down a home and start again can be strong — but even new eco-friendly buildings can come with a high emissions cost
Germany’s new due diligence law is attracting complaints about abuse of Uyghur workers in carmaking plants
Climate policy is evolving fast as global temperatures rise. Can Asia-Pacific businesses keep up? This annual FT-Statista survey showcases the companies that have cut their carbon emissions intensity the most, and looks at the region’s climate challenges
The city-state wants to become Asia’s go-to destination for emissions trading
After years of policy tussles, high-emitting industries will soon have no choice but to clean up their act
City-state bets on industry’s growth as global leaders confront climate change
A guide to commonly used terminology in the climate change discussion
The sector’s switch to renewable energy is a good start — but the supply chain accounts for most of its carbon footprint
Several initiatives aim to bring more rigour to the voluntary carbon market
Governments have promised to plant an area larger than the Amazon to help save the planet. The goal is laudable. But is it remotely plausible?
Integrity council sets out rules designed to ease fears over quality of offsets
Costs are falling but uptake will have to accelerate if the country is to hit net zero
Some project developers are turning to capital markets to help finance new offsetting schemes
Draft plan accused of lacking detail on critical issue of verified, permanent solutions to limit emissions
Geoengineering is risky and undesirable but thinking of pragmatic insurance policies is important
Plus, Qatar’s World Cup carbon claims draw scrutiny
Letter warns that rather than delivering environmental benefits, the promised emissions claims may be ‘fraudulent’
Airline becomes one of first companies to drop practice as it looks to invest in new emissions-cutting technologies instead
Product should only be used when other options exhausted, say proponents
Plus, the climate implications of Pelosi’s Taiwan visit
Plus, US executives weigh in on the January 6 hearings
Plus, carbon offsets and lobbying pose greenwashing risks
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