The EU has formally approved a 90% greenhouse gas emissions reduction target by 2040, marking a pivotal moment for European climate policy and ESG strategy. But the simultaneous rollback of supply chain due diligence rules signals that the path from ambition to accountability remains contested.
Day: July 1, 2026
El Niño Returns in 2026: What Record Temperatures and a Warming Planet Mean for Europe and the World
Forecasters predict El Niño will return in May 2026, potentially pushing global temperatures to new records after 2025 ranked as the third-hottest year ever. From EU shipping carbon pricing to surging clean energy exports, here is what the latest climate signals mean for Europe and […]
EU Green Deal 2030: How Binding Targets Are Reshaping Cleantech and Smart City Innovation
The EU’s accelerated Green Deal framework introduces binding 2030 emissions targets, reshaping the landscape for cleantech investment and AI-driven smart city energy systems. From industrial regulation to urban innovation, Europe is setting the pace for the global energy transition.
EU Green Deal Finalised: 2040 Climate Target, Zero-Emission Cars by 2035, and a €65 Billion Social Fund
The EU has formally adopted a 90% net emissions reduction target for 2040 and confirmed that all new cars sold in Europe must be zero-emission by 2035. With a €65 billion Social Climate Fund and expanded carbon markets, the finalised Green Deal package is now […]