Decarbonization
Despite net-zero pledges, banks used $750 billion to finance fossil fuels in 2020
Fossil fuel financing declined by 9 percent in 2020 amid the economic downturn, but campaigners warn overall trend is "one heading definitively in the wrong direction." Read More
7 areas to watch for state-level climate action in the US
More zero-emissions vehicles, decarbonized buildings and carbon pricing programs are on the way. Read More
Reducing building operating emissions at scale with data analytics
Sponsored: Whether you own, operate or lease buildings, making data-driven energy management decisions is key to reducing building related emissions across your business. Read More
The new mindset for industrial decarbonization
We may not have all the answers or technologies for addressing emissions from production and manufacturing, but there’s a lot we can do now. And it is advantageous to start. Read More
Proposed model shows potential for circular practices in construction steel
A suggested process that could enable steelmakers to offer reused materials profitably. Read More
Salesforce, Accenture and a tipping point for carbon accounting
With the heightened visibility of ESG issues comes questions about accountability and sustainability reporting. Read More
A plan for a carbon-neutral transportation system in China
To achieve its 2060 goal, China will need to utilize hydrogen, ammonia, electrification and biofuels. And even then it will still have 15 percent to go. Read More
Achieving a net-zero emission supply chain could be cheaper than you think
For some industries, decarbonizing supply chains would add less than 4 percent to end-consumer costs in the medium term. Read More
EN+ Group vows net-zero emissions aluminum and energy production by 2050
Firm claims carbon reduction targets are most ambitious unveiled to date in hugely energy-intensive aluminum sector. Read More
Making Solar Energy Even Cleaner
Solar is the fastest growing form of energy, and as more companies and governments turn to solar as a clean and affordable source of power, they often don’t realize that there can be significant carbon emissions in some elements of the PV supply chain, including the use of coal-fired electricity. Read More