Infrastructure Net Zero aligns private-public collaboration

Seven private sector peak bodies and three federal agencies have announced the launch of Infrastructure Net Zero as a joint initiative to co-ordinate, collaborate and report on Australian infrastructure’s pathway to net zero. This collaboration recognises the shared responsibility of decarbonisation and the opportunity to create an aligned and effective use of collective time, resources,

Tesco reveals netzero targets

Tesco has revealed a set of netzero targets, approved by the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi), in a bid to achieve carbon neutrality within its operations by 2035 and across its value chain by 2050. Tesco was one of the first businesses to set approved 1.5C science-based targets. The targets encompass interim aims to cut

IATA releases netzero tracking methodology

The methodology and related reporting process were developed with industry experts. IATA will aggregate and report annually inputs from its member airlines on an industry basis. After thorough validation, aggregate industry data from the previous calendar year will be reported annually in the fourth quarter of each year.

Shipping Industry agrees to reach netzero by 2050

The global shipping industry has agreed to reduce planet-warming gases to netzero by or around 2050. But critics say the deal is fatally flawed. Ships produce around 3% of global CO2 but countries will now have to reduce this as close as possible to zero by the middle of the century. Small island states have

EU urges IMO to set 2050 as netzero emissions target

The delegation believes that the international shipping sector is moving in the wrong direction when it comes to greenhouse gas emissions which continue to rise, both in absolute and in relative terms, and are close to reaching 3% of all man-generated GHG emissions.

Snam obtains UN Gold Standard for reducing methane emissions

Snam confirms its commitment to achieving carbon neutrality by 2040 (Net Zero Scope 1 and 2).

BHP says carbon emissions will rise in short term

The world’s biggest miner is on track to meet its target of a 30% reduction in operational emissions by 2030 at a cost of around $4 billion. Still, it expects a near-term increase in emissions from production growth from current levels.

India takes lead in LEED netzero certifications

Out of 150 LEED Zero certified projects, India accounts for 73 projects (45 per cent) — with Haryana and Tamil Nadu as frontrunners in terms of certifications within India.

Aluminium will speedup journey to net zero

According to a 2017 World Bank report, ‘The Growing Role of Minerals and Metals for a Low Carbon Future’, aluminium is one among a select group of metals that will lead the global transition to a low-carbon future.

MAHLE and Clean Air Power sign MoU for nezero ICEs

As part of these efforts, MAHLE Powertrain will continue to explore opportunities to use their flexible engine control unit in conjunction with Clean Air Power’s fuel delivery systems.