Regulation
US dairy industry launches pilot program to target net zero emissions
California’s dairy industry is one step closer to achieving net zero emissions by 2050, with Trinkler Dairy Farm selected as the first site for a pilot program looking to test novel methane-cutting technologies. The project - Dairy Scale for Good…
Germany Pulls Tighter Grip on Supply Chains
In June, Germany’s Parliament passed a bill that will hold German multinational corporations accountable for any and all environmental and human rights abuses found in their supply chain. Global corporations are already being ushered towards environmental, social and governance (ESG)…
US Clean Energy Projects get $30 million Funding
The US Department of Energy (DoE) announced last week that they would be channelling over $30m in federal funding towards clean energy projects in the country. The sum will be matched by over $35 m from private sector investments. Under…
The Future of Fisheries
The second half of the 20th century brought to light an often-dismissed issue: the imminent depletion of fish. The world’s ever-growing population means greater quantities of food are needed, and marine wildlife has historically been an important source of food.…
New Zealand Government releases new biofuels mandate
The New Zealand Government has announced a new mandate to integrate sustainable liquid biofuels into its transport fuel mix, in a move that has been applauded by the bioenergy sector. The new policy would require fuel suppliers to reduce carbon…
BSI publishes new natural capital guidelines
The British Standards Institution (BSI) has launched a novel natural capital framework, intended to help companies determine and address their environmental impact. The standard - titled BS 8632 Natural Capital Accounting for Organisations - sets out guidelines for delivering ‘transparent,…