INTERVIEW: Developer of solid sorbent for industrial CO2 capture eyes industrial scale-up
The developer of a solid sorbent made from plastic waste says its technology captures CO2 from industrial flue gas more cheaply and energy efficiently than commercial offerings currently available, and expects to move from laboratory-scale to an industrial pilot this year.
Read MoreINTERVIEW: Using less energy to capture CO2 is key to DAC race
A developer of direct air capture (DAC) says that its technology’s low energy use requirements compared to other methods will allow it to scale up faster by connecting to the grid.
Read MoreCorporates fail to cough up enough cash to fund sustainability innovation -study
Almost half of executives surveyed for a new study said that they struggle to fund climate investments, with spending on sustainability reporting exceeding that on tangible green innovation by 43%.
Read MoreINTERVIEW: Interconnected supply chains drive need for climate risk insurance
Climate risk is affecting a growing number of actors across the economy as supply chains become more interconnected around the world, according to a climate insurance company offering specialised products for the carbon, energy, and agricultural industries.
Read MoreShips hungry for biofuel to reduce EUA buying with break-even point from next year, say analysts
The break-even point between the cost of biofuels and EUAs for the shipping sector is likely to occur as soon as next year, as purchasing greener alternatives to petroleum products becomes cheaper than the cost of carbon permits, according to market analysts.
Read MoreAcademics call for organisations to shift to carbon removals in offsetting strategies
Companies should shift towards carbon removals with durable storage in their credit-buying strategies as opposed to credits for emissions avoidance or reductions, say academics in updated offsetting guidance.
Read MoreConstruction of pivotal UK nuclear plant in near horizon, with government sign-off and financing -webinar
Construction of the Sizewell C nuclear project in southeast England could start later this year, provided that the government gives the greenlight and financial close is reached, said executives on a webinar about the UK’s nuclear agenda on Friday.
Read MoreInvestors should pressure large advertising companies to refuse to work for environmentally damaging clients -think tank
Investors in publicly listed advertising holding companies should hold them to greater account over their carbon-intensive clients, says a report about the environmental impact of the industry.
Read MoreINTERVIEW: Renewable developer expects to generate surplus biodiversity net gain units
A developer of solar and wind projects would like to sell its surplus biodiversity net gain (BNG) units to a large developer in need of off-site units under England’s new legislation.
Read MoreLimited policy and manufacturing data impede construction sector’s ability to cut emissions -report
Carbon emissions in construction and manufacturing can be cut at least 10% through the use of lifecycle assessments (LCA), but a lack of policies, environmental data, and investor awareness are key barriers to wider LCA adoption, according to a survey of industry professionals.
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