COP28
04/22/2024
The EU and its Member States have taken the lead in securing a global agreement to scale up climate ambition and finance, and to set
Economy
ESG law
03/18/2024
ESG investing stands for Environmental, Social, and Governance, an investment strategy that focuses on a company’s environmental commitment, social impact, and governance issues in the
Singapore’s green urban development
03/14/2024
Although there is no single culprit responsible for the climate crisis, there is no doubt that cities are huge emitters of greenhouse gases. It is
European Green Capital and European Green Leaf Awards
02/27/2024
Local governments and authorities can provide the commitment and innovation in cities that are needed to tackle and solve many of these problems. The European
Why is it good for cities to join the Green City Accord—European Mayors’ Movement?
02/09/2024
EU urban policy To protect human health and the environment, EU urban policy aims to improve the quality of urban life through environmental legislation on
Biofuels
01/18/2024
Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the transport sector have increased significantly in recent decades. Biofuels can be used in transport as an alternative to fossil
About the energy labels
12/18/2023
Energy costs can be significantly reduced by using energy-efficient equipment. A labeling system showing energy efficiency characteristics will help. EU energy labeling legislation has been
Understanding the Proposals of the EU’s ‘Fit for 55’ Package: Effort Sharing Regulation (ESR)
05/08/2023
As part of the Fit for 55 legislative package, the EU has introduced the Effort Sharing Regulation (ESR) to distribute the burden of emissions reduction
Understanding the Proposals of the EU’s ‘Fit for 55’ Package: The EU Emissions Trading System (ETS)
04/24/2023
The EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) is a market-based tool to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by limiting the total emissions allowed for specific industries and power plants while allowing companies to trade allowances. The EU ETS has benefits, including incentivizing emissions reduction and generating revenue for climate-related projects.
Understanding the Proposals of the EU’s ‘Fit for 55’ Package: Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)
02/20/2023
The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is a proposed policy by the European Union to apply a carbon price on imported goods from non-EU countries. The policy aims to level the playing field for European companies that face strict emission reduction targets and costs, while also incentivizing non-EU countries to reduce their emissions. The CBAM would initially require importers to report on the carbon content of their products, with a transition period before the implementation of the carbon pricing mechanism.
