News Commentary | October 29, 2018
The partners aim to develop new technologies to foster a circular economy, starting in India and Indonesia. While Unilever and other brand owners had previously focused on increasing recycled content or developing upcycling technologies, this is the first major partnership to target waste collection... Not part of subscription
News Commentary | November 07, 2018
The proposed carbon tax would replace the EU's Emissions Trading System (ETS) in the country if the U.K. were to crash out of the EU without a deal. British emitters have to pay for carbon allowances from the ETS, which are today valued at around £15/ton of CO₂. By setting a fixed value of £16/ton ... Not part of subscription
News Commentary | December 09, 2019
Following court rulings against the Netherlands government requiring the reduction of nitrogen emissions, the country is beginning to take action to prevent economic losses. At stake in the near term are €14 billion worth of projects. The country's first emissions reduction target is automotive ... Not part of subscription
by Benjamin Torda
Washington's governor pledged the state would reach net-zero emissions by 2050, becoming only the second state to do so. As a result, Washington will limit greenhouse gas emissions, establish a clean fuel standard, increase zero-emission vehicles and charging stations, establish an emissions standard for ride-share fleets, extend a tax incentive for community solar projects, and support carbon sequestration. These wide-ranging policies show how full decarbonization will touch all aspects of the economy; clients should expect more full decarbonization pledges and look to high-margin opportunities providing solutions to difficult-to-decarbonize sectors like long-haul trucking or steel production.
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