The European Commission plans to adopt a new directive requiring companies operating within the bloc to have their environmental claims verified independently, and clearly disclose their use of offsets to achieve emissions commitments.
A UN taskforce has released a report aimed at reducing greenwashing and improving the reliability of corporate net-zero pledges and climate commitments.
AGL won't extend the life of any of its coal-fired power stations, and says governments should introduce 'regulatory and market mechanisms' to reduce emissions.
The Federal Environment Department has launched a tender seeking consultants to advise it on various environmental matters, including chemicals, waste, synthetic greenhouse gases and genetically modified organisms.
Upcoming events include conferences on Direct Action, contaminated sites, energy-from-waste and bioenergy, as well as the inaugural oration in honour of Fiona Wain, to be delivered by ARENA's Greg Bourne.
Seminars coming up around Australia over the next few months will cover topics including environmental compliance, energy efficiency, bioenergy, carbon and water management at mines.
Some refrigerant contractors are using the carbon scheme as an excuse to charge exorbitant prices, but there is plenty that companies can do to cut costs and emissions, says Michael Bellstedt of Minus40.
The Clean Energy Regulator on Friday removed Gladstone Regional Council from the list of carbon-liable entities, thanks to its deployment of landfill gas capture technology that will also earn it CFI carbon credits.