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Methane causes a third of global warming. Yet we can reduce it quickly — we lack market design, not technology.

An article on Trellis by Ian McKee offers a concrete proposal for financing large‑scale methane emission reductions — and quickly....
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Why do companies prefer local carbon offsets, even though there are better climate projects?

Research published in Nature led by Professor Jiehong Lou from the Center for Global Sustainability at the University of Maryland reveals an interesting paradox in corporate decision‑making about carbon offsets....
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Loss of trust in sustainability costs companies 7× more than building it

The new 12-year Sustainable Brand Index (SBI) study analyzed 1,400 brands in the Nordic markets and delivers a clear message: sustainability is no longer a PR topic — it is the insurance of your business....
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The green cement market will grow to $82.3 bn by 2032

According to a new study by MarkNtel Advisors, the global green cement market will expand from approximately $51 bn in 2026 to $82.3 bn by 2032, representing an annual growth rate of about 8.3%....
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BMW i3 Neue Klasse: Sustainability as a foundation, not just as an add‑on

The new BMW i3 built on the Neue Klasse platform shows how a comprehensive approach to sustainability in the automotive industry can look — from the supply chain through production …
BMW i3 Neue Klasse: Sustainability as a foundation, not just as an add‑on
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The Czech steel industry remains in crisis

According to data from the steel union, the Czech Republic produced only 2.4 million tonnes of crude steel in 2025 — historically one of the lowest figures ever. Over the …
The Czech steel industry remains in crisis
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98% of plastic pollution is solvable. And quite simply. An analysis by Our World in Data shows surprisingly simple...

World in Data states that:...
98% of plastic pollution is solvable. And quite simply. An analysis by Our World in Data shows surprisingly simple...
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ESG remains an important part of investing for pension and investment fund managers - despite political pressure

A new survey by the British consulting firm Hymans Robertson among 100 asset owners (pension fund trustees and investment managers) yields an interesting conclusion: ESG is today more important for 81 % of them than two years ago, even despite the growing political debate and regulatory changes especially in the USA....
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How are Scandinavian companies preparing for the impacts of CBAM?

The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) and the EU ETS reform came into force on January 1, 2026, and for the first time in history they pass CO₂ costs directly onto the prices of European materials. Nordea Bank analyzed the impacts on Nordic companies, and the results are interesting....
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Remote heat meter readings and monthly consumption information – what does the legislation require?

The European Energy Efficiency Directive (EED) is gradually changing the Czech legal environment in the area of heat consumption measurement. Two key laws introduce specific obligations for property owners and condominium associations:...
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The global recycled plastics market will grow at a rate of 7.2% per year until 2035.

A new IndexBox report shows that the global recycled plastics market will grow at a rate of 7.2% per year until 2035. What is behind it?...
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Wind energy in 2025 reached a historic record – and China dominates like never before

A new BloombergNEF report shows that global wind turbine installations reached a record 169 GW in 2025 – 38% more than the previous year. It is the third consecutive year with a new high....
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