Mengniu releases dairy industry’s first nature-related report based on TNFD recommendations

Published 14:25 on May 2, 2024  /  Last updated at 14:25 on May 2, 2024  / Giada Ferraglioni /  Asia Pacific, Biodiversity, China

A Chinese dairy giant has become the first company in the industry to release its nature-related information disclosure on risks and impacts based on the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) guidelines, the firm announced Thursday.

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Scandinavian industrial secures first China SAF project

Published 09:35 on April 30, 2024  /  Last updated at 09:35 on April 30, 2024  / Chia-Erh Kuo /  Asia Pacific, Aviation/CORSIA, China, Voluntary

A Denmark-headquartered industrial company has secured its first sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) project in China as it aims to address the fast-growing global demand for cleaner fuels.

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VCM Report: Rumble in Rimba Raya distracts voluntary carbon market at time of reasonable liquidity, renewed buying interest

Published 17:48 on April 29, 2024  /  Last updated at 17:49 on April 29, 2024  / Paddy Gourlay /  Africa, Americas, Asia Pacific, Australia, Aviation/CORSIA, China, EMEA, International, Japan, Mexico, Middle East, Nature-based, New Zealand, South Korea, Switzerland, US, Voluntary

Grim news about the Rimba Raya REDD project last week, as well as signs that corporates are focusing on cheap voluntary carbon credits, undermined a more upbeat tone for the market, fuelled by decent liquidity and stronger buying interest.

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China releases draft energy law, backs development of renewables and hydrogen

Published 10:34 on April 29, 2024  /  Last updated at 10:34 on April 29, 2024  / Chia-Erh Kuo /  Asia Pacific, China

China’s top legislature is reviewing a draft energy law that could give additional clout to the development of renewable energy and hydrogen in the country. 

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ANALYSIS: CBAM hedging unlikely to have impact on EU ETS market, experts say

Published 12:05 on April 26, 2024  /  Last updated at 14:50 on April 26, 2024  / Rebecca Gualandi /  CBAM, China, EMEA, EU ETS

Some companies, including international ones, are already trying to hedge their CBAM certificate exposure by buying EUAs on the forward market, but this additional demand will not impact EUA prices, according to market observers.

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CN Markets: CEAs jump more than 10%, top 100 yuan for the first time

Published 11:03 on April 26, 2024  /  Last updated at 12:05 on April 26, 2024  / Chia-Erh Kuo /  Asia Pacific, China

China’s national carbon market saw allowance prices extend recent gains over the past week, climbing above the 100 yuan ($13.80) level and rising for the seventh straight session, amid continued optimism among participants.

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World could add 40% new LNG capacity before decade’s end, report says

Published 10:53 on April 26, 2024  /  Last updated at 10:53 on April 26, 2024  / Helen Clark /  Americas, Asia Pacific, Australia, China, EMEA, International

The world’s long-term supply of LNG may well outstrip demand and markets may tip into oversupply in just two years, according to a report published this week, adding to concerns over the fossil fuel industry’s ability to reduce carbon emissions in line with global targets.

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Public prefers nature-based to engineered carbon removals, study finds

Published 13:43 on April 25, 2024  /  Last updated at 13:44 on April 25, 2024  / Rebecca Gualandi /  Americas, China, Climate Talks, EMEA, EU ETS, International, Paris Article 6, Voluntary

Carbon removals based on nature-based solutions are generally preferred to engineered approaches amongst the general public in 22 countries, according to a study published on Wednesday.

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China on track to reach dual carbon targets, though coal phaseout not expected by 2040 -report

Published 11:11 on April 23, 2024  /  Last updated at 11:11 on April 23, 2024  / Chia-Erh Kuo /  Asia Pacific, China

China is on track to reach its carbon peaking and neutrality targets, though the country may only see its coal consumption fall by one-third by 2040, a report has found.

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Academics warn of “paradox” of combining climate, industrial policies driven by populism

Published 10:00 on April 23, 2024  /  Last updated at 15:58 on April 22, 2024  / Rebecca Gualandi /  CBAM, China, EMEA, EU ETS, International, US

Industrial policy combined with climate goals can help to advance climate action, but it can also lead to protectionism and barriers that hinder clean technology progress, according to a paper published on Tuesday.

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