The EU has finalised a landmark 90% greenhouse gas reduction target for 2040, while simultaneously scaling back mandatory supply chain due diligence rules under pressure from business and global governments. The twin decisions reveal the growing tension between climate ambition and corporate accountability at the heart of European sustainability policy.
The EU has finalized a 90% emissions reduction target for 2040, while China accelerates its carbon intensity goals — but a rollback of EU supply chain rules raises serious questions for ESG and corporate responsibility. Here’s what the landmark week in climate policy means for green business and sustainable finance.
From a Bulgarian battery storage project winning EU strategic status to a 200-MW green hydrogen electrolyser breaking ground in Rotterdam, Europe’s clean energy transition is accelerating at an industrial scale. With the IEA confirming renewables will overtake coal in 2025, the question is no longer if — but how fast.
From gene-edited rice yielding over 270% more under extreme heat to algae-based fertilisers boosting yields by 21%, this week’s agricultural breakthroughs reveal a food system under pressure — and rising to meet it. Here’s what the latest science and policy developments mean for sustainable agriculture in Europe and beyond.
International diplomacy is at a turning point with the finalization of a landmark agreement promising to reshape the Middle East and impact the global geopolitical landscape. This historic accord prevents Iran from developing nuclear weapons, marking a significant shift in efforts to curb nuclear pr
The European Commission has proposed cutting EU net greenhouse gas emissions by 90% by 2040 compared to 1990 levels, setting a critical milestone on the path to climate neutrality. The target will drive sweeping changes across carbon markets, energy, transport, and corporate sustainability reporting.
The EU has formally adopted a binding 2040 target to cut net greenhouse gas emissions by 90% versus 1990 levels, cementing the Green Deal’s trajectory toward climate neutrality by 2050. From carbon market reforms to new fuel pricing and tighter sustainability reporting rules, the implications for business and society are immediate and far-reaching.
The EU’s final approval of a 90% emissions reduction target by 2040 marks a turning point for green technology investment across Europe. From cleantech financing to smart city infrastructure, the decision is set to accelerate the energy transition at every level.
The EU has formally approved a 90% greenhouse-gas emissions reduction target by 2040, reinforcing Europe’s climate leadership even as political resistance grows and global negotiations stall. From COP30 deadlocks to Exxon’s hydrogen retreat, this week’s developments reveal the gap between ambition and action.
The EU approved a 90% emissions reduction target for 2040 while simultaneously scaling back corporate supply-chain due-diligence rules — a week that captures the central tension in European sustainability policy. Here’s what it means for ESG, sustainable finance, and green business across Europe and beyond.