Climate Change

Oil & Gas Trade

Election 2020: Climate Change Won’t Be Part Of Texas Oil Regulator’s Agenda

In a sweeping victory for America’s oil and gas industry, Republican businessman James “Jim” Wright comfortably won a seat on Texas’ energy regulator with 5…

Carbon Neutral

Malaysia's Energy Giant Petronas Targets Net Zero Emissions by 2050

Malaysian state-owned energy giant Petroliam Nasional Berhad, or Petronas, said on Thursday it aims to become a net zero emitter of greenhouse gases by 2050 and…

Market Analysis

Six Key Ways Sub-Saharan Africa can Address COVID-19 and Climate Change

Rocky Mountain Institute has released a new report highlighting six key measures governments in Sub-Saharan Africa can address the impacts of COVID-19 and clima…

Italy

Enel Announces New 2030 Gas Emissions Reduction Target

Italian multinational energy company Enel has committed to an 80% reduction in its direct greenhouse gas emissions per kWh by 2030, from a 2017 base-year.

Carbon Neutral

South Korea Vows to Go Carbon Neutral by 2050 to Fight Climate Emergency

South Korea relies on coal for about 40% of its electricity generation, with renewables making up less than 6%.

CCS

Equinor Aims for Net Zero Emissions by 2050, New CEO Says

Norwegian oil and gas firm Equinor aims to become a net zero emitter of CO2 by 2050.

Carbon Neutral

Romania: OMV Petrom Launches OMV Climate Neutral Card

A first for the Romanian fuel market, this option is made available through ClimatePartner, an international provider of solutions for corporate climate action.

Energy Transition

Enel lifts 2030 Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction Target to 80% from 70%

Enel, which is committed to full decarbonization by 2050, already decreased direct greenhouse gas emissions by more than 36% in 2019 from 2007 levels.

Carbon Neutral

Infosys Becomes Carbon Neutral; Outlines ESG Vision for 2030

India's second largest software services firm Infosys on Wednesday said it has turned carbon neutral, three decades ahead of the timeline set by the Paris Agree…

Dominica

Dominica Government to Promote the Development of Digital Economy

The Fourth Session of the First Session of the Tenth Parliament of Dominica on the 26th approved a government loan of 77.49 million Canadian dollars to promote …

Energy Transition

Wärtsilä Report Says G20 Net-Zero is Possible with Current Stimulus

Global technology company Wärtsilä has released a report that shows potential for G20 stimulus packages to accelerate energy transition towards renewable ener…

Carbon Neutral

S.Korea to Reach Net Zero Emissions by 2050

According to the World Bank, in 2019, Korea ranked as the world's 12th largest economy. As of 2019, it is also the world's seventh largest emitter.

United Kingdom

EDF Launches New Set of Emojis to Help Brits Discuss Climate Issues

UK utility EDF has launched a new collection of emojis to help the public to discuss net-zero and other climate change related topics.

Carbon Neutral

Japan PM Suga Sets 2050 Deadline for Carbon Neutrality

Japan's Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga on Monday set a 2050 deadline for the world's third-largest economy to become carbon neutral, significantly firming up the…

New Deal Between Australia and Singapore on Low-Emissions Technology

Australia and Singapore have agreed to collaborate on development of new technology to reduce emissions, with a memorandum of understanding to be signed on Mond…