Any aviation enthusiast or industry expert will tell you that when it comes to the environment, buyers are liars. The most obvious and glaring example is consumer behavior in relation to carbon offset projects. The idea is that guilt-trippers will spend a little extra cash to offset their carbon footprint through environmental initiatives. To reduce the greenhouse gas emissions caused by their travel, they can purchase CO2 offset credits that plant trees to offset the amount of carbon used along the way. Ultimately, through carbon reduction, these efforts intend to disrupt global warming. (KYLE STEWART, more at liveandletsfly.com)

As the world grapples with climate change, carbon passports are gaining momentum. (viac…)

You can't manage what you can't measure. The Dynatrace Carbon Impact app evaluates carbon emissions and consumption (viac…)

A new tool has been developed to help property owners measure and reduce the carbon footprint of their buildings across Europe. Called the Carbon Risk Real Estate Monitor (CRREM), the tool aims to standardize the assessment of carbon emissions in buildings and provide a roadmap to achieve net zero emissions by 2050. The tool is based on the latest scientific data and is in line with the Paris Agreement and the Green Deal EU. CRREM is supported by a consortium of leading real estate organizations including GRESB, INREV, RICS and others. The tool is available for free on the CRREM website.

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How many natural resources do we use when we travel? How can we reduce the carbon footprint and CO2 emissions of our holidays? Discover 40 simple rules to travel more sustainably! Ecological track it measures how much of the natural resources produced by the Earth are consumed by our actions, including travel. The carbon footprint is a parameter that allows us to estimate our greenhouse gas emissions. It is generally expressed in tonnes of CO2 equivalent (CO2e). According to of the Kyoto Protocol there are several greenhouse gases that need to be taken into account when calculating the carbon footprint. They are carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, fluorocarbons and sulfur chloride.

Let's see what little advice we can follow before and during the trip so that we are on vacation mitigated our impact on the environment. (Alessia Framba)

There are a number of online footprint measurement tools available for businesses of all sizes. Some are based in the UK and some are designed by international companies. Some also offer the possibility to offset their carbon emissions. You can read more about carbon footprints at  FSB website .

British calculators

The Carbon Trust has designed a free carbon footprint calculator for UK SMEs. It takes into account fuel and energy consumption for 12 months. The Carbon Trust was established in 2001 by the UK Government. Learn more at  their page .

Carbon Footprint™ is a UK-based company that has a small business carbon footprint calculator that includes buildings and transport. You can read more at  their page .

The number of people living in urban areas worldwide will increase by 2 billion over the next three decades. Many of these people will need new homes. But building those with conventional materials would release a flood of carbon dioxide: Concrete, steel, glass and building bricks together account for 9 % of global CO emissions ₂ , according to research by the United Nations Environment Programme. Enter faux wood, a seemingly seamless solution. Bulk  wood is not the typical wood that has built single-family homes in North America for decades. The wooden components are strong enough to support an office tower or apartment building, and it is believed that the building with them emits much less CO ₂ as when using standard materials. And since wood contains approximately 50 % carbon , the material itself even contains some carbon. This is why more and more companies are using it mass wood as a way to reduce your carbon footprint and promote its green bona fide, including Walmart Inc., Microsoft Corp. and Google Alphabet Inc. In November, YouTube opened two new buildings at its headquarters in San Bruno, California, that feature wood structures that the company says cut emissions from concrete and steel in half. (Eric Roston, Bloomberg News)

If there was any doubt about the growing importance of promoting sustainability in the food and beverage (F&B) industry, a recent EY report put it to rest. Among the five consumer segments that EY predicts will shape the future of food consumption, two are "planet first" and "society first." Together, they strike at the heart of many sustainability initiatives that seek to reduce carbon emissions in ways that protect the environment and protect surrounding communities. In an effort to get ahead, many of the world's largest organizations – from big box stores and hospitality chains to F&B conglomerates – have published goals to become carbon neutral by 2050. To meet these milestones, they will need to go beyond their carbon footprint. by its own operations. They will also need the middle tiers of their supply chains to document and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. (foodindustryexecutive.com)

The change in toll rates will affect all categories of vehicles. In addition to the existing three components of the toll: the fee for the use of road traffic, the fee for traffic noise and the fee for air pollution (according to the EURO standard), a fourth component will be newly introduced, the fee for CO2 emissions. In accordance with European legislation, five CO2 emission classes will be introduced. The fees are the highest in emission class CO2 1, on the other hand, emission class CO2 5 is intended for vehicles with emission-free operation. Vehicles with a date of first registration before July 1, 2019 and all vehicles of categories M2 and M3 (buses) will be classified in CO2 emission class 1 and are not entitled to be classified in a higher CO2 emission class (2 to 5, with lower fees). Their operators do not have to take any steps, the inclusion will take place automatically.

" Carriers who operate vehicles with a date of first registration after July 1, 2019, are advised to check the vehicle documentation from the manufacturer and then verify with the help of the search engine on the page www.mytocz.eu/co2 whether they are not entitled to re-registration to a higher CO2 emission class with a lower toll rate ," pointed out Petr Chvátal, CEO of CzechToll.

A disturbing analysis appears in the latest Guardian piece by Nina Lakhani: the impact of the emissions caused by the war in Gaza on the climate level is enormous. This research, while still awaiting peer review, sheds a sharp light on the environmental consequences of armed conflict, an aspect too often overlooked in the international climate change debate. The most remarkable fact is that only during the first two months of the war greenhouse gas emissions greater than the annual carbon footprint of more than 20 countries most at risk from climate change have been produced,  as stated in the article: Most of the carbon dioxide produced can be attributed to Israel's aerial bombardment and ground invasion of Gaza”. According to the study, the climate impact of the first 60 days of the Israeli military response is equivalent to burning at least 150,000 tons of coal : " This study is just a snapshot of the larger wartime boot print… a partial picture of the massive carbon emissions and broader toxic pollutants that will remain long after the fighting is over. " says Benjamin Neimark, co-author of the research. The asymmetry between emissions produced by Israel and those produced by Hamas rockets is evident. While Hamas rockets produced approximately 713 tons of CO ₂ , which corresponds to approximately 300 tons of coal, almost half of the total CO emissions ₂ can be attributed by an American cargo flight carrying military supplies to Israel. (Andrea Dari)

Are you curious about how much carbon dioxide you emit into the atmosphere? Then you might want to know what your carbon footprint is. Every time you do something that burns fossil fuels, you release carbon into the atmosphere. Whether you drive a car, fly in a plane, eat something, or just watch TV, you release carbon. Your home or the building you live in also affects your personal emissions. Some people emit more carbon dioxide than others. Your individual carbon footprint However, it is part of the total emissions released into the air. It all adds up. Therefore, it is important that we know our individual carbon footprints and how we can reduce them. This will help the global effort to reverse the catastrophic effects of climate change. This guide will help you find out how much CO2 you emit and what are the ways to reduce it. (Jennifer L, carboncredits.com)

In a study published on Monday, a team from the University of South Australia (UniSA) and the University of Adelaide found that the production and transport of glass bottles accounts for more than two-thirds of the wine industry's total carbon footprint. According to their research, the production of a single glass wine bottle produces 1.25kg of carbon dioxide. Their unique shape also means they take up more space and require more fuel to transport. "If we could find another way to solve the (bottling) process, we would be looking at a much more carbon-efficient wine industry," Jakob Mesidis, the lead researcher on the project at UniSA, told the Australian Associated Press. Alternative wine containers include barrels, cans and plastic bottles, all of which can be transported more efficiently and are easier to recycle. A survey of 1,200 people conducted by Mesidis and his colleagues found that consumers prefer glass wine bottles, which they associate with tradition and prestige, over alternatives. (Xinhua)

The volume of domestic wood processing increased by 4.1 % year-on-year and its positive growth trend continues. CO mass balance₂ bound in wood products in the Slovak Republic increased by 163 thousand tons year-on-year; the forestry and wood sector thus contributes significantly to air protection, according to the Report on Forestry in the Slovak Republic for 2022, the so-called Green Report. The total volume of domestic processing of raw wood (deliveries + imports – exports) in 2022 reached 8.388 million m³ , which was 0.333 million m compared to last year³ more. The growth was reflected in the improvement of the economic indicators of the DSP sector. Revenues increased by 6.4 %, costs by 4.9 % and the profit before tax by 37.3 % to 254 million €. It can still be stated that there was no significant increase in the competitiveness of most mechanical wood processing enterprises. Due to the lack of processing capacities, the highest quality assortments of I. and II. quality classes and hardwood cuttings of III. quality class are processed very little, despite their significant production potential in the forests of the Slovak Republic. There is an increased demand for coniferous logs and hardwood fiber wood.

In 2023, ChatGPT has broken into many professional tools. But while this AI involves massive energy consumption, OpenAI, the company responsible, is increasingly unclear about the CO2 emissions associated with it. As a result, other AI giants are limiting their communication. The number of users, the computing power required, the location of data centers… Confusion is brewing as the carbon footprint of digital technologies explodes. The use of artificial intelligence is exploding with the emergence of generative technologies such as Midjourney, which creates images on demand, or ChatGPT, which is capable of conversation. The latter is slipping everywhere. Since March 2023, it has been integrated as a chatbot – a conversational agent – in the Bing search engine and can connect to many tools such as Microsoft Teams and professional messaging Slack. Data centers must therefore increase their activity.  "Tens of thousands of models are deployed in parallel so that users don't have to wait when they ask a question." ,” Sasha Lucioni, a specialist in the carbon impact of AI at startup, explains to Novethic. But the sector as a whole prefers to keep the topic under wraps, as evidenced by the lack of mention of the environmental impacts of AI at the first global summit on the risks of AI, held in the UK last November. But some of the CO2 emissions estimates are staggering. 

While the world's largest carbon producers are usually the largest economies, an analysis of per capita carbon emissions reveals a different perspective. The ranking is led by Qatar, which in 2021 will produce almost 36 tons of CO₂ per inhabitant of the country. Bahrain and Kuwait follow closely behind. Interestingly, economies heavily dependent on fossil fuel exports, such as Brunei, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Oman, feature prominently in the top 10 per capita carbon producers. Island nations such as New Caledonia, Sint Maarten and Palau also have significant emissions due to their energy needs. On the other hand, Mongolia's emissions have increased drastically in recent years, which is mainly attributed to its agricultural sector. It is essential to consider per capita figures alongside total emissions to get a comprehensive understanding of a country's carbon footprint. (Vicky Stavropoulou)

Are you feeling climate-conscious this Christmas? Are you wondering how much CO₂ are your sprouts worth it? You're not alone. A recent survey in the UK found that 53% of adults who celebrate Christmas think it is important to do so in an environmentally friendly way. So what is the best organic option for a festive meal? Perhaps unsurprisingly, it's a vegetarian alternative, at least according to Sarah Bridle, professor of food, climate and society at the University of York and author of Food and Climate Change – No Hot Air. In an interview with Technology Networks in 2020, Bridle broke down the carbon costs of three types of traditional British Christmas dinner: one with turkey "main meat", one with beef and one with substitute vegetables. (Leo Bear-McGuinness)

As Christmas approaches, many children experience the "gimme-gimmes" and write a list of toys they hope Santa will bring. That is to be expected. Toys give children a chance to learn and be curious, engage their imagination in play and socialize with others. unfortunately, 80 % of all toys it ends up in landfills, incinerators or the ocean. The toy industry consumes 40 tons of plastics for every $1 million it generates in revenue, and has excessive carbon footprint . Toys can contribute to a child's development and at the same time threaten his health and well-being through pollution. Advertisers perpetuate this paradox and children are vulnerable to their persuasive tactics. Advertisers know that children are an essential part of the consumer decision cycle and persuade them to nag their parents to part with their hard-earned money. Creating an emotional connection to toys in children's minds is key – the association with food, entertainment, clothing and music creates a spiral of desire associated with the brand. ( Michelle Cowley-Cunningham, Dublin City University)

It's one thing to set a goal. Figuring out how to accomplish this is another matter. Like any other sector, education in Australia it is on track to reach net zero within the next two decades. However, there are unique challenges and opportunities for universities to move towards this goal. 

Politics becomes clearer. Although the mandates did not come, National energy efficiency strategy of the federal government and International Financial Reporting Standards IFRS publish reporting on sustainability standards they offer frameworks to guide our work. The most critical document is, of course, the IPCC report, which emphasizes the need to embrace everything, everywhere and at once. In addition, progressive action in these critical sustainability programs is important to strengthen and maintain the positive reputation of institutions committed to leaving a legacy of impact. (Johanna Trickettová)