Europe
Advisors suggest Shell investors oppose climate resolution at AGM
Climate resolution to be put before Shell shareholders pushes for Paris Agreement targets, but Glass Lewis doubts benefit.
Boris Johnson to co-chair ex-Tory MP’s net zero initiative
Boris Johnson hails "solid plans" for cutting greenhouse gases as he joins Better Earth, set up by former Conservative Chris Skidmore.
Heat networks an opportunity ‘worth billions’, says energy boss
Swedish firm hopes to expand UK heat networks to replace gas boilers, distributing a centralised source of heat to nearby buildings.
Businesses urged to take part in census on UK’s net zero progress
Government-backed research initiative aims to track how British businesses are progressing towards UK net zero target of 2050.
EV maker Polestar to delay fourth-quarter results for a second time
Swedish electric-vehicle maker Polestar Automotive will delay the publication of its fourth-quarter and full-year 2023 financial results for a second time, a spokesperson...
Paris Olympics: sports venues ditching diesel to help limit emissions
French sports venues preparing for this year's Paris Olympics are set to ditch their diesel generators in favour of power grid connections as...
EU and national consumer watchdogs starts action against 20 airlines for misleading greenwashing practices
BRUSSELS – The European Commission and national consumer protection authorities have started action against 20 airlines for misleading greenwashing practices, the EU said...
G7 agree deal to quit coal by 2035, but with caveat
G7 energy ministers agreed on Tuesday to end the use of coal in power generation "during the first half of (the) 2030s"
Norway’s wealth fund backs bid for PepsiCo study of biodiversity risk
PepsiCo biodiversity analysis backed by food giant's seventh-largest shareholder, as the issue gains more importance to investors.
