Swiss building materials producer invests in low-carbon cement startup

Published 12:58 on September 19, 2024  /  Last updated at 12:58 on September 19, 2024  / /  Americas, EMEA, US, Voluntary

A Switzerland-based multinational construction materials manufacturer has invested in a low-carbon cement technology startup to decarbonise buildings at scale, it announced on Thursday.

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World Bank unit, Danish agtech partner to advance soil carbon farming in Eastern Europe

Published 10:01 on September 19, 2024  /  Last updated at 02:22 on September 20, 2024  / /  EMEA, Nature-based, Voluntary

A World Bank unit and a Copenhagen-based agtech company will collaborate to close the ‘finance gap’ in sustainable farming across Eastern Europe, according to a press release.

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Most bank decarbonisation targets not fit for purpose -report

Published 07:32 on September 19, 2024  /  Last updated at 07:32 on September 19, 2024  / /  Americas, EMEA, International, US, Voluntary

Most bank decarbonisation targets are not fit for purpose and need to be revised to effectively reduce emissions, according to a report released this week.

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Gas companies partner with methane standards setter to trial first deal on certified LNG

Published 13:03 on September 18, 2024  /  Last updated at 13:03 on September 18, 2024  / /  Americas, EMEA, International, US, Voluntary

A methane certification organisation has partnered with a US gas producer and an international energy company to pilot an industry-first transaction for certified liquefied natural gas (LNG), they announced on Wednesday.

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London-based carbon accounting startup raises $7 mln

Published 12:02 on September 18, 2024  /  Last updated at 12:02 on September 18, 2024  / /  Asia Pacific, EMEA, International, Other APAC, Voluntary

A carbon accounting startup with offices in London, Singapore, and Japan has raised $7 million in a seed funding round, according to an announcement on social media.

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Grid limitations stall global renewables growth -report

Published 16:01 on September 17, 2024  /  Last updated at 16:01 on September 17, 2024  / /  EMEA, International

Renewable energy can fully meet global energy demands, but urgent upgrades to grid infrastructure and integrated planning will be essential, according to a report on Tuesday.

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FEATURE: CBAM costs threaten to further decimate Ukrainian exports

Published 14:06 on September 17, 2024  /  Last updated at 14:06 on September 17, 2024  / /  Carbon Taxes, CBAM, EMEA, EU ETS

Ukraine’s war-torn economy stands to bear some of the greatest strain from the full arrival of the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), imposing a new carbon fee on goods that account for one-fifth of Kyiv’s exports to the bloc – and billions in revenue.

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Kenya-based startup sells Africa’s first ERW carbon credits -media

Published 13:54 on September 17, 2024  /  Last updated at 13:54 on September 17, 2024  / /  Africa, EMEA, Voluntary

A Nairobi-headquartered company has sold Africa’s first enhanced rock weathering (ERW) carbon credits, according to Bloomberg.

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Milan-based startup launches industrial ocean carbon removal site

Published 11:13 on September 17, 2024  /  Last updated at 11:13 on September 17, 2024  / /  EMEA, Voluntary

A Milan-headquartered company has launched its first industrial ocean CO2 removal (CDR) plant in Augusta, Italy.

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US financial services company launches blockchain-based carbon credit platform

Published 12:21 on September 12, 2024  /  Last updated at 12:21 on September 12, 2024  / /  Americas, US, Voluntary

A Chicago-headquartered financial services firm has launched a blockchain carbon credit platform for institutional buyers, it announced on Thursday.

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