ONE Bank publishes carbon disclosure report
ONE Bank PLC has published its first 鈥楥arbon Disclosure Report鈥� on Carbon Accounting Financials website in accordance with the PCAF guidelines, as per a press release...
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NGOs warn 28 鈥榗arbon bomb鈥� projects launched since 2021
Some 28 so-called carbon bomb fossil fuel extraction projects have begun operating since 2021 despite their catastrophic climate impact, a group of NGOs warned Monday.
Govt charts roadmap for EV industry
The government has, for the first time, drafted the Electric Vehicle Industry Development Policy 2025, aiming to transform the country鈥檚 transport system, reduce carbon emissions, and establish a globally competitive electric vehicle industry...
US sinks international deal on decarbonising ships
An international vote to approve cutting maritime emissions was delayed by a year Friday in a victory for the United States, which opposes the carbon-cutting plan...
US threatens to sanction nations that back shipping carbon tax
The United States on Friday threatened to impose sanctions and take other punitive action against any country that votes in favor of a carbon tax on maritime transportation to be implemented through a UN agency.
Bangladesh seriously crippled by poor foreign funding
Bangladesh received only 1.25 per cent of the foreign climate finance pledged under its Nationally Determined Contribution 2.0, severely limiting the country鈥檚 ability to achieve its full carbon reduction potential, according to a study released in Dhaka on Saturday.
Livelihoods, ATEC sign biodigester project
The Livelihoods Carbon Fund 3, in partnership with ATEC Global, is implementing a large-scale clean cooking initiative aimed at transforming energy access in rural Bangladesh, says a press release.
ONE Bank joins Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials
ONE Bank PLC has joined Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials by signing a commitment letter on December 10, 2024 to measure and disclose the bank鈥檚 financed emissions, said a press release...
UN approves 1st global carbon pricing system
Member states of the Intentional Maritime Organization voted in favour of a global pricing system to help curb maritime emissions, the UN shipping body announced on Friday.
Pubali Bank, DHL sign deal on green shipping
Pubali Bank PLC and DHL Express Bangladesh have entered into a partnership to launch GoGreen Plus carbon-reduced shipping service recently, said a press release...
Potential of carbon sequestration
BANGLADESH鈥橲 depleted gas fields and brine aquifers offer vast potential for carbon dioxide sequestration, enabling significant emissions reduction. The formations can store...
Fossil fuel emissions to hit new record in 2024
Planet-warming carbon dioxide emissions from oil, gas and coal rose to a new record high this year, according to preliminary research Wednesday that found no sign the world was moving away from fossil fuels as planned...
Net zero banking with special focus on apparel financing
NET ZERO carbon emissions by 2050, following the temperature goal of the Paris Agreement in 2015, is an undoubted imperative in the 21st century. It is a must-attainable concept to be adopted from all aspects to achieve sustainable global economic growth. All sectors, especially manufacturing concerns, are highly associated with the challenge...
Low-carbon cooling: Problems and solutions
COOLING is essential for modern living, but it also presents a significant challenge in the fight against climate change. Traditional cooling methods contribute to substantial carbon emissions, exacerbating global warming. Cooling is responsible for a significant portion of global energy consumption. In 2020, cooling systems accounted for nearly 10 per cent...
Carbon credits and poor countries
PROPONENTS of the voluntary carbon market say it鈥檚 a mechanism not only to advance sustainability goals, but also to funnel much-needed cash to some of the world鈥檚 poorest countries...
Singapore, US sign civil nuclear cooperation pact
The United States and Singapore signed an agreement Wednesday to 鈥榙eepen鈥� cooperation on the peaceful use of nuclear energy as the city-state considers alternative power sources to cut carbon emissions...
Denmark to introduce world鈥檚 first livestock carbon tax
Denmark will introduce the world鈥檚 first carbon tax on livestock, a unique measure designed to bring the Scandinavian country closer to its goal of carbon neutrality by 2045...
Leading brands take RMG sector decarbonisation initiative in Bangladesh
Future Supplier Initiative has launched its inaugural collective financing model in Bangladesh, partnering with four leading fashion companies worldwide to bolster apparel suppliers in their shift toward decarbonisation...
A greenhouse gas shipping levy is on the horizon
THE world鈥檚 first global carbon price is getting closer to becoming a reality...
World鈥檚 largest pvt firms fail to set climate targets: report
Only 40 of the world鈥檚 100 largest private firms have set net-zero carbon emissions targets to fight climate change, according to a report released Monday, lagging far behind public companies...
Petrobangla plans to invite int鈥檒 bidding for onshore blocks
After floating bids for offshore oil and gas exploration, Petrobangla now plans to invite international bidding for onshore hydrocarbon exploration...
