Richest 1% emit as much planet-heating pollution as two-thirds of humanity, Says Oxfam
#Carbon emissions of richest one percent surged to 16 percent of world’s total CO2 emissions in 2019.
#Their carbon emissions are enough to cause 1.3 million excess deaths due to heat.
#Unequal countries suffer seven times more flood fatalities than more equal countries.
#Fairly taxing the super-rich would help curb both climate change and inequality.
ISSB To Take Over Corporate Monitoring Responsibility
The IFRS Foundation’s International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) will take over responsibility for monitoring companies’ climate-related disclosures by 2024
Microsoft Adds ESG Reporting, Scope 3 Emissions To Sustainability Platform
Microsoft has added new features to its sustainability platform-Microsoft Cloud for Sustainability that includes the capability of helping companies meet emerging ESG reporting requirements and regulations, calculating Scope 3 emissions, and collecting and managing ESG data across categories and data sources
India’s Green Credit Policy: Preserve Environment and Prosper Your Pocket
The Indian Government’s newly introduced Green Credit policy offers individuals and companies the opportunity to earn money by preserving nature
Railways To Set Up MRF For Waste Management
Indian Railways is installing material recovery facilities at more than 250 stations for waste management.
Rising Reliance on Lithium Could Lead to Supply Chain Bottlenecks
The growing dependence on lithium-based technologies might create supply-chain bottlenecks for lithium in the near future due to the soaring demand for electric vehicle (EV) batteries
Technip Secures EPC Contract For Advanced Biofuels, Green H2 Units
Technip has been awarded EPsCm contracts by Galp for an advanced biofuels unit and a green hydrogen unit for its Sines refinery in Portugal which are part of Galp’s program to reduce the carbon footprint.
Indian Diamond Company Pledges Net Zero Emission By 2024
SRK, a global natural diamond crafting and exports company to achieve net zero emissions for both of its diamond crafting facilities, by 2024.