The EU introduced a comprehensive law aimed at increasing the sustainability of products on the market. The new Ecodesign Regulation for Sustainable Products expands the existing Ecodesign Directive to cover almost all physical goods and aims to improve circularity, energy efficiency and environmental sustainability, writes esgnews.com. Ecodesign integrates environmental considerations into every stage of the development of…
According to a report by the Association "For the Earth" in 2022, 266 tons of waste were burned in Bulgaria, announced Desislava Stoyanova, an expert at the non-governmental organization. The subject of the study is plastic waste, textiles, used car tires and RDF used in waste incineration plants. Data from the report shows that the amount of waste incinerated for 512…
Sustainability in transport is essential to reduce carbon emissions and protect the environment. Europe, as a pioneer in green initiatives, has some of the most sustainable transport options in the world. This article looks at the most sustainable means of transport in Europe, highlighting their benefits and progress. Bicycles: The choice of the “sustainable” commuter Cycling is a fundamental element of…
Luxury carmaker Porsche is abandoning its electric vehicle (EV) sales target due to a lack of customer demand, Euronews reports. The company planned for electric cars to account for 2030% of total sales by 80. Now, however, Porsche bosses have announced that sales of electric cars will depend directly on demand…
The EU's onshore wind and solar power needs can be met without jeopardizing food production or conservation efforts, says a new report by the European Environment Agency published today, 24 July. However, this depends on human choice at the individual and political level, Euractiv clarifies.…
Most companies and investors are still not measuring and targeting Scope 3 (value chain) emission reductions, leading to significant overlooked and unreported financial risks in their supply chains. This is according to the results of a new report published by the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and the Disclosure System for…
Sunday, July 21, was the hottest day on record, according to preliminary data from the European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Office, which has tracked similar global weather patterns since 1940, Reuters reports. The global average surface air temperature on Sunday reached 17,09 degrees Celsius, slightly higher than the previous record set last…
The EU has approved a €105m subsidy scheme to encourage Dutch livestock farmers to move away from protected natural areas in an attempt to tackle dangerous nitrogen emissions, Euronews reports. Since 2019, the farming country has seen widespread protests by farmers against government efforts to tackle nitrogen pollution…
Ilka Kiselova is an ESG consultant at Balkan Services and a specialist in non-financial reporting on sustainability topics. He has experience in the field of financial planning and control, as well as in the management of projects to optimize business processes. In recent years, it has focused on the implementation of the European legislative framework for ESG reporting. Her experience includes preparing…
The three influential committees of the European Parliament, responsible for energy and industry, the environment and transport, chose today, July 23, their presidents for the next two and a half years, reports Euractiv. Committee Chairs oversee the work of their committee and collectively coordinate the overall work of Parliament. Although the election took place this morning, the winners were effectively…
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