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Decarbonization

Data-driven intelligence on carbon policies, sectoral emission pathways, technologies, and investment opportunities. SYNE supports organisations in accelerating credible decarbonisation strategies, reducing risk, and aligning with global net-zero trajectories.

Priceless Planet Coalition Expands Global Tree Restoration Efforts

Priceless Planet Coalition Expands Global Tree Restoration Efforts

Mastercard’s Priceless Planet Coalition, in partnership with Conservation International and the World Resources Institute, has expanded its global tree restoration efforts by adding three new restoration sites and enhancing six existing projects. This expansion brings the Coalition closer to its ambitious goal of restoring 100 million trees worldwide, with

Hitachi ZeroCarbon Unveils All-in-One EV Fleet Platform for Seamless Decarbonisation

Hitachi ZeroCarbon Unveils All-in-One EV Fleet Platform for Seamless Decarbonisation

Hitachi ZeroCarbon has launched a comprehensive electric vehicle (EV) fleet solution, providing end-to-end support for businesses transitioning to zero-emission transport ahead of Europe’s 2035 climate target. Drawing on lessons from Optimise Prime—the world’s largest EV commercial trial involving over 8,000 vehicles—the new offering is designed

EU Considers Allowing International Carbon Credits to Meet 2040 Emissions Target

EU Considers Allowing International Carbon Credits to Meet 2040 Emissions Target

The European Union is contemplating a significant policy shift that could allow international carbon credits to count toward its 2040 climate target. This move would mark a departure from the EU's traditional approach, which has relied solely on domestic emissions reductions. EU Climate Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra emphasized that

Santiago Adopts Google's AI to Ease Traffic and Cut Emissions

Santiago Adopts Google's AI to Ease Traffic and Cut Emissions

Commuters in Santiago, Chile, spend over 100 hours each year idling at traffic lights—fueling both congestion and emissions. Now, the city is turning to artificial intelligence for relief. Santiago has joined 15 global cities in deploying Google’s Green Light project, an AI-powered system that optimizes traffic signal timing

EU Streamlines Deforestation Regulation, Slashes Compliance Costs for Businesses

EU Streamlines Deforestation Regulation, Slashes Compliance Costs for Businesses

The European Commission has unveiled key revisions to the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), aimed at reducing red tape and cutting compliance costs by up to 30%, while still upholding the regulation’s environmental integrity. The move is part of a broader effort under the EU’s Competitiveness Compass strategy to

Microsoft Backs India's Largest Nature-Based Carbon Removal Project

Microsoft Backs India's Largest Nature-Based Carbon Removal Project

Microsoft has signed its largest carbon removal agreement in the Asia-Pacific region, securing 1.5 million tonnes of carbon removal credits from the Panna afforestation project in Madhya Pradesh, India. The initiative, covering 20,000 hectares, is expected to sequester three million tonnes of CO₂ over three decades while supporting

IMO Sets Global Shipping on Course for Net-Zero Emissions by 2050

IMO Sets Global Shipping on Course for Net-Zero Emissions by 2050

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has unveiled a landmark framework that will commit the global shipping sector to net-zero emissions by 2050, marking one of the most significant climate actions in maritime history. The framework, targeting vessels over 5,000 gross tonnage—which account for roughly 85% of the industry’