EU Fleets Law Could Deliver Majority of EV Sales Needed for 2030 Targets, Research Finds
Ambitious corporate fleet electrification targets could secure up to 57% of the EV sales EU carmakers need by 2030. Raising the proposed fleet target to 69% and excluding plug in hybrids could drive nearly 2 million additional EV sales. Stronger targets would support European manufacturing, with most corporate EVs already produced within the EU. Brussels […]
Ireland Launches Circular Economy Strategy to Cut Emissions and Waste
Ireland targets a circular material use rate of 12% by 2030, strengthening resource security and cutting reliance on virgin materials New repair incentives and Digital Product Passports aim to reshape consumer behavior and boost demand for sustainable products Sectoral roadmaps across construction, agriculture, retail and electronics align circularity with climate targets and economic resilience Ireland […]
Net Zero Asset Managers Relaunch With 250+ Members Amid U.S. Withdrawals
More than 250 asset managers rejoin NZAM after a year long suspension, but U.S. participation drops sharply following political backlash and antitrust concerns. Updated commitment removes mandatory net zero portfolio alignment and short-term targets, shifting responsibility to individual firms. Asset owners representing over $3.7 trillion back the initiative, reinforcing investor demand for climate risk disclosure […]
Deutsche Telekom Achieves Net Zero Operations, Cuts Emissions 94% Since 2017
Deutsche Telekom becomes the first DAX 40 company to achieve group wide net zero in Scope 1 and 2 operations. Emissions have fallen more than 94 percent since 2017, avoiding roughly 28 million tons of CO₂. Renewable power contracts, efficiency upgrades and electrification are lowering costs while strengthening energy resilience. Deutsche Telekom has reached climate […]
DWS Commits $162M to Cleanwatts Acquisition, Scaling Portugal’s Renewable Energy Communities
DWS will invest €150 million through 2030 to expand Cleanwatts’ renewable energy communities across Portugal. The model enables shared solar generation with no upfront cost, cutting electricity expenses by 20 to 40 percent for commercial users. Portugal’s regulatory framework for energy communities is emerging as a template for decentralized power systems across Europe. A Strategic […]
