ICA’s pathway to reach netzero by 2050

The International Copper Association (ICA) members have aligned on an ambition to reach net zero in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2050, and work toward the same goal for Scope 3 emissions. As copper demand is set to double by 2050, the roadmap, Copper – The Pathway to Net Zero, sets out a

BHP’s call to innovators to pitch ideas for decarbonisation

BHP has launched an open innovation call, giving experts a platform to revolutionise personnel transportation.   In cooperation with Expande – an initiative co-run by sustainable technology company Fundación Chile – BHP has launched “E-Blueprint”.  E-Blueprint is a call to action aimed at start-ups, institutes, research centres and the like to pitch ideas for the decarbonisation

Hunter Group joins hands with DNV for CO2 shipping

Hunter Group has joined forces with class society DNV to develop a low-pressure midstream shipping solution for carbon capture and storage. The parties have agreed to work together on a 40,000 to 70,000 cu m liquified CO2 carrier with 20,000 to 30,000 cu m feeder vessels to be operated on the Norwegian Continental Shelf and

EU prioritizes five clean sectors for energy shift

The European Union plans to prioritize the growth of five clean technologies – from solar energy to hydrogen – to meet its emissions-reduction goals and stave off competition from the US and China in the race toward a climate-neutral economy. The European Commission, the bloc’s regulatory arm, wants to accelerate permitting procedures for key projects

Japan to support decarbonisation efforts of ASEAN countries

Japan’s government pledged financial and technological support to help ASEAN countries accelerate their efforts to decarbonise their economies and combat global climate change. Energy-poor Japan aims to turn into the world’s leading hydrogen economy to reduce dependence on traditional polluting fossil fuels such as coal and oil. As the chair of the Group of Seven

University of Bath scientists working on SMFCs for green energy

Scientists at the University of Bath are involving the microorganisms in the soil to produce electricity that could one day help decontaminate polluted landscapes. A team has already used clean technology to help remote communities in Brazil purify their water supply. They are soon to launch a start-up to bring soil microbial fuel cells (SMFCs)

World’s first carbon neutral golf club now in Singapore

Sentosa Golf Club in Singapore has announced that it has become the world’s first carbon neutral golf club. As part of its sustainability commitment, and to complement ongoing carbon abatement efforts identified during its carbon profiling, the Club has offset 5,000 tonnes of CO2, the annual equivalent of greenhouse gas emissions from 12.4m miles driven

NSE to launch WTI crude, natural gas futures

National Stock Exchange (NSE) in India is set to launch rupee-denominated Nymex WTI crude oil and Henry Hub natural gas futures contracts in its commodity derivatives segment. The exchange has received approval from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) and will announce the date of the launch soon. NSE had earlier signed a

Signature Aviation achieves carbon neutrality

Signature Aviation has announced that it has achieved carbon neutrality for 2022 across its global network of more than 200 FBO locations. Signature’s investment in carbon neutrality covers greenhouse gas emissions from all of its ground equipment, vehicles, facilities, electrical and natural gas heating and buildings (known as Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions). It

Climate-friendly aviation is a long way off

Switching to sustainable fuel is also key to the government’s aim to reach “jet zero” flying by 2050. But the Royal Society concludes there is currently no single, clear alternative to traditional fuel. The trade body for UK airlines said the sector was committed to the 2050 target and that sustainable fuels would be a