The European Union continues its bold pursuit of climate neutrality, investing a staggering €4.8 billion from its emissions trading revenues into 85 innovative net-zero projects. This groundbreaking initiative marks the largest funding round to date under the EU Innovation Fund, accelerating Europe’s transition to a sustainable, competitive, and resilient future.

Strengthening Air Quality Standards for a Healthier EU On October 14, 2024, the Council of the EU formally adopted an ambitious directive designed to significantly tighten air quality standards across the EU. This landmark decision is part of the EU’s zero-pollution strategy aimed at reducing air pollution and its harmful

The UN Climate Change Conference, also known as COP29, will soon take place in Baku, Azerbaijan, from November 11 to 22, 2024. This pivotal summit brings together world leaders to advance international climate policy and is a critical opportunity for the European Union (EU) to solidify its climate leadership. At

MSCI has launched the MSCI Carbon Project Ratings, aimed at enhancing the integrity and reliability of carbon credit projects. This new initiative sets a high benchmark for assessing over 4,000 projects globally, providing much-needed transparency in a market where only 5% of projects are deemed to have very high integrity.

The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has recently launched a groundbreaking framework to drive decarbonization in the global building sector. This new SBTi buildings sector guidance is designed to align the industry with the targets of limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Given the sector’s significant contribution to global carbon emissions, this

The EU Council has formally adopted new, stringent CO2 emission standards for heavy-duty vehicles, amending and strengthening existing regulations. This marks a significant step towards reducing greenhouse gas emissions from road transport and aligning with the EU’s broader climate objectives. New CO2 Emission Reduction Targets Set for 2030, 2035, and