#Carbon Emissions
Oz not tracking well to achieve ‘carbon budget’
According to a report commissioned by the World Wildlife Fund, Australia has already used approximately two thirds of its ‘carbon budget’ up to 2020.
Low carbon – what’s in it for business?
Being low carbon isn’t just about being green. There’s also an extra incentive for savvy business owners to market their efforts towards an increasingly environmentally conscious customer.
Businesses push for low carbon price
The Australian Industry Group (Ai Group) and the Business Council of Australia (BCA) have lobbied the Federal Government for a low price on carbon emissions, both saying that a low price is required for businesses to stay competitive.
Importers responsible for Chinese carbon emissions
China wants to exclude its export market from any treaty on climate change after estimates showing that export production comprises 20 percent of its carbon emissions. Importers of Chinese products need to take responsibility for the emissions caused by the products they buy, said Chinese climate official Li Gao: “We produce products and these products […]