SMEs could tap into $789 bln of green finance if key barriers removed -report
Small- and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) could unlock a $789 billion green finance opportunity if barriers in reporting, data accessibility, and implementation costs are addressed, according to a new report revealed at COP29 on Monday.
Read MoreCOP29: Russia, Ethiopia partner on low-carbon development initiatives
BRICS members Russia and Ethiopia signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on low-carbon development at COP29 in Baku, local media reported on Thursday.
Read MoreUK REDD+ project developer launches insurance product for its carbon credits
A London-based jurisdictional REDD+ (JREDD+) project developer has introduced a new insurance feature for its carbon credits, the organisation announced on Thursday.
Read MoreCOP29: Russian petrochemical company to offset carbon footprint of country’s Baku delegation
A Russian petrochemical company plans to offset the carbon footprint of the country’s delegation attending COP29 in Baku, the firm announced on Thursday.
Read MoreStartup aims to tackle emission reporting gaps ahead of UK fleet disclosure rules
A new AI-powered technology could help UK companies measure and reduce emissions from electric vehicle charging, as they face stricter reporting obligations under the upcoming UK Sustainability Disclosure Requirements (SDR).
Read MoreCOP29: BRIEFING – Global coal phaseout requires targeted finance and agreement on timelines, experts say
The coal transition requires targeted finance, with challenges in balancing investor expectations and supporting coal-dependent regions, experts said at COP29.
Read MoreEmerging markets lag in low-carbon investment despite $2.3 trillion energy boost -report
Low- and middle-income economies invested $2.3 trillion in their energy systems last year, yet only 14% of that spending outside China went towards low-carbon solutions, a new report has found.
Read MoreLatvia’s emission allowance funds mismanaged, state audit finds
Latvia is failing to use its emission allowance funds cost-effectively, and available funding is not being used, according to a state audit released on Wednesday.
Read MoreLondon-based ERW developer partners with car marketplace on carbon removal
A UK carbon removal (CDR) developer has partnered with the country’s largest automotive platform to support enhanced rock weathering (ERW) projects, the two companies announced this week.
Read MoreTop firms see climate opportunities near $5 trillion, more than double previous estimates
The world’s leading companies are eyeing nearly $5 trillion in potential gains from climate action, more than doubling since 2018, according to analysis released Wednesday.
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