In a race against climate change, the Philippines is developing a $14 billion metropolis larger than Manhattan called New Clark City designed to be resilient — and sustainable. Take a look at key plans for the massive project.
Transportation
Engie Insight CEO Mathias Lelievre took to the road this summer, traveling to 10 American cities in 10 days. After the tour concluded, he shared with us how it went, and which new opportunities he spotted.
In the wake of the Trump administration’s announcement last week rolling back Obama-era fuel efficiency standards, several automakers are responding with prepared statements and calls to reporters. US auto industry experts are also weighing in what to expect next.
WGL, an energy business that provides natural gas, electricity, green power, carbon reduction and energy services, is one of many companies that have been chasing ambitious sustainability goals. One such goal? To reduce the carbon footprint of its fleet and facilities by 70%, by 2020. WGL’s manager of sustainability … Read more »
A new CDP report published today found that the capital goods sector is driving a low carbon industrial revolution. Schneider Electric, Vestas, and CNH Industrial emerged as leaders in their fields, according to the environmental nonprofit and investment research provider’s analysis.
New York City announced a $100 million plan called Freight NYC to overhaul the city’s aging freight distribution systems through strategic investments. The plan was developed by the de Blasio administration, federal, state and local elected officials, and industry experts.
The Climate Group launched a new initiative this week called Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Challenge that unites the global purchasing power of businesses, cities, states, regions, and NGOs for electric and other non-fossil-fuel vehicles. Multinationals including Unilever, LeasePlan, and Metro AG have already accepted the challenge.
China is no longer listed as a participant in the first phase of the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA). The UN agency International Civil Aviation Organization had recently made progress on the plan.
The International Civil Aviation Organization made headway on establishing international standards for its Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation, known as CORSIA. The plan aims to keep aviation emissions at the 2020 level.
Philippe Lacamp, senior vice president of Cathay Pacific Airways for the Americas, discusses the biggest challenges around biofuel adoption in the airline industry.
Cargill announced a commitment to cut carbon emissions from its transportation business by 15% by 2020. The company’s pledge was revealed in its first corporate responsibility report that focused specifically on its transportation business. Cargill has also announced its plans to reduce gross greenhouse gas emissions by 10% by 2020 across its global operations.
The Seacor vessel Maya is expected to prove the company’s belief that cutting edge hybrid power technology has the potential to improve vessel efficiency while reducing fuel consumption and emissions by as much as 20%, Seacor says.
