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EU unveils taxonomy criteria for remaining environmental objectives

The European Commission has published delayed screening criteria for its sustainability taxonomy for the remaining four environmental objectives, as well as updates to its climate criteria that cover aviation and shipping.

Carmakers 'underreport 50% of lifetime auto emissions'

MEPs object to gas, nuclear inclusion in EU Taxonomy

European politicians on two key parliamentary committees have objected to the inclusion of gas and nuclear projects in the EU Taxonomy for sustainable activities,...

COP26 round-up, 10 November: Cars, Amazon and asset owners

24 countries commit to zero-emission cars by 2040

Five EU Taxonomy expert group participants suspend roles amid 'greenwash' furore

Five non-governmental organisations (NGOs) have suspended their role in the expert group supporting the development of the EU Taxonomy amid rising concern over the final form of the landmark legislation.

130 NGOs and experts criticise proposed EU Taxonomy

More than 130 NGOs and sustainability experts have rounded on the EU's draft taxonomy of sustainable activities, calling for it to more closely resemble a proposal originally suggested by a group of experts.

EU launches Sustainable Finance Platform after Taxonomy approval

The European Commission has officially launched a new expert group that will advise the bloc on its final EU Taxonomy criteria for 'green' activities and a potential expansion to cover social objectives and 'brown' activities.

EU Taxonomy secures final approval from Parliament

The EU Taxonomy for sustainable activities has secured final approval from the European Parliament after two years of negotiation, ahead of official standards coming into force from 2022.

Shipping industry cuts sulphur limit for marine fuel

The maximum sulphur content of marine fuels was slashed by regulators in a bid to reduce air pollution, although campaigners warned more work is still required by the industry.