EC proposes to extend subsidies for clean mobility, energy efficiency, circularity and biodiversity
European Commission has launched a specific public consultation inviting all stakeholders to submit comments on the proposed revision of the…
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E.ON supports United Nations’ decade on ecosystem restoration
E.ON is the first energy company in the world to support the United Nations Environment Program in restoring ecosystems for…
IFC invests $72 mln. more in a Raiffeisen green bond issuance
IFC is investing RON 293.5 million (or approximately $72 million equivalent) in local currency-denominated senior non-preferred bonds, placed by Raiffeisen…
First 100% electric boat, designed to clean Romania’s garbage waters, launched on Environment Day
The first 100% electric boat, with zero emissions, which collects waste in water, was set in motion on Environment Day,…
ABB strengthens commitment to reduce carbon emissions
On its way to reaching its ambitious science-based targets, the company commits to electrifying its vehicle fleet by 2030, sourcing…
Minister of the Environment: Doubling the budget for the “Scrap Plus” Program was a very good decision
Doubling the budget for the “Scrap Plus” Program was a very good decision, because, at the end of June, we…
IEA calls for more investment in clean energy to reach zero emissions by 2050
Energy investment is expected to recover by almost 10% in 2021 as the world emerges from the COVID-19 pandemic, but…
BASF and RWE are collaborating on new technologies for environmental protection
Representatives of BASF and RWE presented a new project, which shows how industrial production can become sustainable in the future.…
Nicușor Dan estimates that the selective waste collection could start next year
The general mayor of the Capital, Nicușor Dan, estimates that the new Intercommunity Development Association (ADI), that needs to implement…
Corina Popescu is the new vice president of the Energy Industry Union – Eurelectric
Eurelectric’s Board of Directors has elected the new presidential team, which will be led by Jean-Bernard Lévy, EDF’s general manager…
eMAG has reached the “net zero” level of carbon dioxide emissions for its operations
eMAG neutralized the carbon footprint generated by its offsetting operations. Moreover, the company is committed to reducing the carbon footprint…
Carbon certificate price exceeds 55 euro
Bogdan Tudorache The price of the EUA carbon certificate reached a new record this week, exceeding the threshold of 55…
IFC invests $20 mln. in the first green bond issued in Romania
Bogdan Tudorache The first ever green bond to be issued by a financial institution in Romania will boost access to…
CO2 emissions from burning fossil fuels fall by 10% in the EU, in 2020
Carbon dioxide emissions from burning fossil fuels have fallen significantly in 2020, by 10% in the European Union compared to…
A low-carbon world needs $1.7 trillion in mining
Mining companies need to invest about $1.7 trillion over the next 15 years to be able to deliver enough copper,…
EU Renewable Energy bill confirms the 38-40% target for 2030
A draft EU future renewable energy directive confirms the EU bloc’s goal of obtaining 38-40% of energy from renewable sources…
Price of carbon certificates exceeds the record level of 50 euro
The price of EU carbon certificates rose above the 50-euro mark for the first time on Tuesday amid a tightening…
BRM brokered the trading of 7 mln. CO2 certificates between February and April 2021
Between February and April 2021, the Romanian Commodity Exchange BRM successfully brokered 110 transactions totaling approximately 7 million EUA certificates,…
Greenpeace activists protesting in front of the Ministry of Energy
Greenpeace environmental activists demand a clear date and a realistic plan to eliminate coal from the energy mix, the 7…
Emerging economies share „grave concern” over EU plans for a carbon border levy
European Union plans to impose taxes on carbon at its border are “discriminatory” and unfair to developing nations, ministers from…
Carbon price continues to rise, Morgan Stanley sees price at 50 euro
Bogdan Tudorache The price of the CO2 certificate on the ICE ECX exchange in London opened the trading sessions on…
Gov’t will provide new state aid to CE Oltenia for the acquisition of emission certificates
The government is preparing an emergency ordinance for granting state aid to the Oltenia Energy Complex, so that the company…
Kadri Simson: ETS revision might include buildings and road transport
The European Commission’s upcoming June package of energy and climate laws will “propose the extension of the emission trading scheme…