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This week, in the context of the 28th UN Climate Change Conference (COP28) in the United Arab Emirates, the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and logistics giant DHL Group signed a Memorandum of Understanding, marking what DHL calls a “significant step towards fostering collaboration and innovation.” At COP28, the event included a partnership signing
A global logistics leader with around 600,000 employees in 220 countries and territories, DHL Express has made a significant stride in its journey towards greener aviation logistics. “DHL Express and World Energy, a leading SAF producer and low-carbon solutions provider, have signed a long-term strategic agreement to accelerate the decarbonization of aviation logistics through the purchase
Today’s ESG Updates AI Offsets: Big Tech demand for durable carbon removals fuels a shortage. Aviation: DHL will buy 314M liters of green jet fuel from Phillips 66 to cut emissions. EUDR: Nestlé, Mars, Ferrero urge the EU not to delay the deforestation law. Ocean Plastics: Tiny amounts can be deadly — new study finds
Today’s ESG Updates Extreme Heat Cancels Climate Event: A London Climate Action Week event on extreme heat governance was ironically cancelled due to a red extreme temperature warning. European Green Party Demands Emergency Summit: Europe’s Green Party is urging EU leaders to hold an emergency meeting to strengthen climate protections. EIB Grants €70M for Green
At the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup in the United States, football players and fans suffered amidst a bout of intense heat. “The teams are struggling,” lamented Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique after a midday match in California. And one sweltering spectator, queued outside Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium, warned, “We’re gonna pass out.” These types
Today’s ESG Updates Protests’ Strategies Change Amidst Banks’ Inaction: Wall Street fossil fuel deals push climate groups to shift tactics, targeting expansion financing and tougher transition risk standards. Amazon, Meta, Google and Microsoft Buy Half of Green Energy Worldwide: The companies account for half of global clean energy deals in 2025, reshaping renewables and AI-driven
November 28, 2023, was a landmark day for the international airline industry. It marked the first time a jet airliner powered by 100% sustainable aviation fuel flew from London to New York. The Virgin Atlantic flight, which carried no paying passengers but did have an airline executive, a politician and Virgin founder Sir Richard Branson onboard, flew
On November 28, Virgin Atlantic’s “Flight100” completed the world’s first transatlantic commercial journey, from London Heathrow to New York JFK, running on 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). The historic flight, operated on a Boeing 787 with Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines, “proves that Sustainable Aviation Fuel can be used as a safe, drop-in replacement for fossil-derived
The UAE COP28 Presidency has placed food systems transformation at the heart of its COP agenda — and with good reason. Accounting for an average of 34% of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and supporting the livelihoods and income generation of around half the world’s population, ensuring a just transition to sustainable, resilient food systems is critical
German carmaker Porsche has entered into an agreement with Swedish startup H2 Green Steel. The aim, Porsche writes, is to “further improve the emissions balance of Porsche vehicles by using CO₂-reduced steel.” Headquartered in Stockholm and founded in 2020, H2 Green Steel works to “speed up the decarbonization of the steel industry” by producing the
Bees have been in the news a lot recently. Millions of bees escaped when their hives fell off a truck in Canada. Hundreds of almost 3,000-year-old mummified bees were discovered in a paleontological site on the coast in Portugal. And a striking snapshot of just one busy mason bee memorising landmarks to build a nest
Electric bikes are becoming more popular every day in the UK. Meeting the demand for an eco-friendly means of transportation, the need for exercise, and finding efficient commuter solutions to avoid rush hour traffic. What are the best electric bikes brands from the UK? Check our guide that will help you choose the right bike