SK Chemicals eyes 50% cut in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030
Jul 14, 2021 00:20 am UTC| Economy Nature
SK Chemicals Co. announced that it will focus on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) management as part of efforts to achieve net-zero carbon dioxide emissions by 2050. The South Korean chemical goods...
Hyundai, Kia to develop electrolysis system for green hydrogen production with Canadian firm
Jul 13, 2021 00:14 am UTC| Economy Nature
Hyundai Motor Co. and its affiliate Kia Corp. would jointly develop and commercialize a water electrolysis system for green hydrogen production with Canadian electrolyzers manufacturer Next Hydrogen Solutions Inc. Under...
Hyundai Motor, Kia vow to procure 100% of energy from renewable sources by 2050
Jul 08, 2021 23:33 pm UTC| Economy Nature Business
South Korean carmakers Hyundai and Kia will transition to using 100 percent renewable energy by 2050, according to the firms parent Hyundai Motor Group. The automakers and three other units under the group, Hyundai...
Samsung to exclusively use eco-friendly company vehicles by 2030
Jul 07, 2021 23:40 pm UTC| Economy Nature Business
Samsung Electronics Co. will replace around 800 corporate vehicles with environmentally-friendly ones by 2030, based on its green mobility agreement with the environment ministry. The South Korean tech giants partner...
Coca-Cola Great Britain to stop using virgin plastic in on-the-go bottles
Jul 02, 2021 23:26 pm UTC| Economy Nature Business
Coca-Cola Great Britain has transitioned to 100 percent recycled plastic for all its on-the-go bottles, which involve those 500ml or less. The transition covers the companys entire brand portfolio, including Coca-Cola...
Samsung way behind on pledge to fully use renewable energy: Greenpeace
Jul 01, 2021 22:43 pm UTC| Economy Nature
Samsung Electronics shifted just 17.6 percent of its energy use to renewables, lagging from its pledge to use clean energy entirely by 2020. Environmentalist group Greenpeace said Samsung needs to broaden and deepen its...
India to make switch to green energy easier for businesses
Jul 01, 2021 21:13 pm UTC| Economy Nature Business
India is crafting rules that will allow companies to purchase renewable electricity from state distributors at weighted average prices, called green tariffs, to help them switch entirely to renewable power. Currently,...
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