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Audi Faces Emissions Scandal as Companies Upgrade Fleets to Meet EU Directives

January 22, 2018December 13, 2019 by Jennifer Nastu

A global logistics company announced it has invested in a new vehicle fleet that will increase fuel economy and reduce running costs with the latest Euro 6 technology, even as Audi faces accusations of using emissions-cheating software in its latest Euro 6 diesel models.

CDP: Low-Carbon Economy Presents Automakers with Big Opportunities

January 18, 2018January 24, 2018 by Alyssa Danigelis

A CDP report published today analyzed 16 of the world’s largest publicly-listed automotive companies that responded to an extensive questionnaire last year. The report identified best and lowest performing automakers as well as major opportunities emerging while the industry enters a low-carbon transition. The report, called “Driving Disruption,” assessed companies ... Read more »

Big Boats Aiming for CSI Certification Get Help from Verifavia

December 18, 2017December 18, 2017 by Jennifer Nastu

Shipping companies have a new tool to help them verify their company and vessels according to the Clean Shipping Index (CSI) requirements. Emissions verification company Verifavia has expanded its offering to include global verification for

Airports Improve Emissions, According to Airport Council International

October 19, 2017June 23, 2021 by Jennifer Nastu

Airport emissions are improving, if membership in the Airports Council International's Carbon Accreditation Scheme is anything to go by.

Carbon Pricing Protects against Regulatory Changes, Encourages Investors: CDP Study

October 12, 2017November 22, 2017 by Jennifer Nastu

As investors encourage companies to provide information on environmental risk, the number of companies that are doing so is rising. In fact, almost 1,400 major multinational companies are using

British Airways Fights Emissions with New Aircraft, Tugs, Fuel

October 4, 2017November 22, 2017 by Jennifer Nastu

The aviation industry is a heavy hitter when it comes to CO2 emissions, but airlines are making progress. British Airways is the most recent to

‘Zero-Waste’ Efforts May Lead Sports Stadiums Astray, Study Suggests

August 31, 2017September 26, 2017 by Jennifer Nastu

Many sports venues are striving toward zero-waste, but that kind of thinking may not be the best way to achieve their goals. A new study from Mizzou suggests focusing on just these two areas of waste reduction.

Gasoline-Powered Cars Eyed for Emissions Overages in CA

August 4, 2017August 22, 2017 by Jennifer Nastu

Businesses that operate gasoline-powered fleets in CA will want to keep an eye on a review being conducted by the California Air Resources Board (CARB). The environmental agency is looking at whether some gasoline-powered vehicles are emitting too much pollution. The California Air Resources Board is also pushing manufacturers to ... Read more »

Spurred by Consumer Demand, Carlsberg Pledges to Reduce Water Use by 50%, Reach Zero Emissions

June 16, 2017July 17, 2017 by Jennifer Nastu

Beer brewer Carlsberg Group conducted an analysis of water risk in conjunction with WWF and has set a new goal of reducing water usage at its breweries by 50% by 2030. Reaching the goal will require “technological breakthroughs at brewery level” as well as collaborations with partners in high-risk catchment ... Read more »

Fiat Chrysler to Modify 100,000 Vehicles, Strives to Reach Settlement w/EPA

May 19, 2017June 9, 2017 by Jennifer Nastu

Fiat Chrysler (FCA), attempting to reach a settlement with US regulators following studies that show the automaker installed emissions-cheating software, has said that it will modify around 100,000 diesel vehicles. While the situation is similar to the Volkswagen emissions cheating scandal, FCA is unlikely to have to pay as much as that company, ... Read more »

Chrysler Tries to Get Dodge Ram Emissions Case Dismissed

May 8, 2017June 9, 2017 by Emily Holbrook

Fiat Chrysler (FCA) has filed a motion to dismiss an emissions lawsuit that claims Dodge Ram trucks emit illegal levels of nitrogen oxides, which the car company has allegedly covered up with the use of “defeat devices” during emissions testing. Cummins, an engine manufacturer used by Chrysler, is also listed as a defendant. ... Read more »

VW Beginning to Face Serious Cash-flow Consequences of Emissions-Cheating Scandal

May 3, 2017June 9, 2017 by Jennifer Nastu

An “unprecedented cash drain” as a result of Volkswagen’s emissions-cheating scandal has required the automaker to strip costs and revive returns at its largest division, the VW brand (via Bloomberg). Despite the lingering fallout from Volkswagen AG’s emissions-cheating scandal, the automaker is reporting a sharp rise in first-quarter profit, according to ... Read more »

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