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The EU's securities watchdog will review the market for ESG ratings on businesses. The sector has snowballed over the past several years. However, many of its aspects remained unregulated.
Italy's recent wind auction underscored permitting problems that hamper the European Union's green energy goals.
Global markets for CO2 permits peaked at $851 billion in 2021, showing growing demand for green energy and the ESG agenda.
Denmark's top energy company and one of Europe's largest steel producers will partner on low-carbon steel in a drive to cut emissions.
A regular roundup of the top developments in plastics and sustainability – from regulatory changes to company news.
The EU has included natural gas and nuclear energy in proposals to cut carbon emissions in a pragmatic approach to meeting climate goals.
Industry lobby WindEurope says new guidelines for state aid to energy projects will speed up the deployment of wind power.
A carbon border tax proposed by the European Union is no big threat to petroleum-power Russia’s broader economy, according to research from the World Bank.
Electricity demand will more than double in Europe by 2050, and wind generation is tabbed to provide half of the mix, according to a wind industry group.