Renewable fuels company launches SAF pilot in China
A sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) pilot programme in China saw the first blend used last week to refuel several commercial flights in the country, one of the partners in the trial said on Monday.
Read MoreDairy giant Fonterra hints at emissions increase
Emissions at New Zealand-headquartered Fonterra are set to increase in the 2026 financial year, it suggested on Monday, amid an increase in production.
Read MoreBRIEFING: Judge questions âfundamentally flawedâ NZ govt climate plan consultation as landmark litigation has its day in court
A justice described the New Zealand governmentâs consultation-after-the-fact on its climate plan as âfundamentally flawedâ in Wellington High Court this week during a three-day hearing into a legal challenge to the plan.
Read MoreNew Zealand finalises geothermal strategy, adds a further NZ$50 mln for projects
The New Zealand government has confirmed its 2040 goal to double the use of geothermal energy, with the release of a detailed strategy plan on Tuesday alongside the announcement of a further NZ$ 50 million ($29.3 mln) in funding via a regional development facility.
Read MoreNZ Market: ASX futures exchange sees large block trade of NZUs as Middle East war impact remains unclear
New Zealand allowances were trading up slightly on Wednesday following a substantial futures block trade the day before, as traders mull the impacts of the ongoing war in the Middle East on the ETS.
Read MoreAustralian super funds seeking more transition info from investees â including beyond emissions, finds report
Superannuation funds have a growing opportunity to incorporate corporate climate transition plans into their decision-making processes, with some now asking portfolio companies for more detailed information and non-climate risks such as nature, a think tank said on Tuesday.
Read MoreANALYSIS: Middle East war likely to result in lower demand for CORSIA credits in the short term, analysts say
The war in the Middle East is likely to lower demand for credits under the international aviation sectorâs CORSIA scheme in the short term, analysts told Carbon Pulse, with one estimating the past two weeks alone have seen around 3 million tonnes of fewer emissions due to lost jet fuel.
Read MoreFirst-of-its-kind NZ litigation heads to court next week
The High Court in Wellington will hear the first legal challenge to New Zealandâs climate plan next week, with one of the NGOs bringing the case saying it is a chance to âpeel back the governmentâs rhetoricâ on climate change.
Read MoreINTERVIEW: Carbon markets âpowerful opportunityâ to compete aggressively, says chemicals company CEO
An Australian chemicals company fresh off the back of fundraising is exploring voluntary carbon market opportunities to value stack its zero emissions chemical reactors, its CEO told Carbon Pulse.Â
Read MoreAgricultural waste fuels green steel breakthrough for Australia-India partnership
Researchers have successfully used agricultural waste to produce a biogas for use in iron ore reduction in India, taking green steel production a step closer.
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