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Two Years of REPowerEU: Strengthening Europe’s Energy Resilience
In May 2022, the European Commission launched the REPowerEU Plan in response to war in Ukraine and its use of energy resources as an economic weapon. The Plan’s main objectives were to save energy, diversify energy supplies, and produce more…
EU prepares for the 2024 wildfire season
Summer is almost upon us. That means barbecues, beaches and ice cream, but the reality is, it also means bracing ourselves for the upcoming wildfire season. That is why the EU has this week taken proactive measures to bolster firefighting…
EU needs 8 times more charging points per year by 2030 to meet CO2 targets
A new European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) report reveals an alarming gap between the current availability of public charging points for electric cars in the EU and what will be needed in reality to meet CO2-reduction targets. EU electric car…
The World’s Electric Car Fleet Continues to Grow Strongly
Despite near-term challenges in some markets, based on today’s policy settings, almost 1 in 3 cars on the roads in China by 2030 is set to be electric, and almost 1 in 5 in both United States and European Union…
Is the ‘G’ Element in the ESG Concept Unjustifiably Neglected?
When analyzing individual ESG elements, the ‘G’ element is often overlooked due to the emphasis on climate risks, social implications and other ‘E’ and ‘S’ factors. In light of the growing recognition of global diversity and income disparity, corporate governance…
Soil health: Parliament sets out measures to achieve healthy soils by 2050
To improve the health of EU soils, MEPs support efforts to monitor and improve the soil ecological status in the EU. Parliament on Wednesday adopted its position on the Commission proposal for a Soil Monitoring Law, the first-ever dedicated piece…
Sustainability is driven by consumers
“European companies view sustainability from the perspective of guaranteed long-term income growth, and they believe that a sustainable product can bring them an additional income of as much as 23 per cent (on average) since consumers are increasingly opting for…