EU ETS reform from 2031: less pressure on CO2 emissions and more resources for industry
Brussels is slowing CO2 emissions reductions from 2031, extending free certificates, and aiming to double electrification by 2040.
Methane emissions: Italy leads the way: Friends of the Earth report presented
The event was an opportunity for a discussion on the EU regulation on methane at a crucial moment both at national and European level, recalling that in Italy methane emissions have already been reduced by 72% since 199.
FiberCop publishes its first sustainability report: emissions declining and Net Zero by 2040.
FiberCop presents its first sustainability report: emissions down 36% compared to 2023 and a path towards Net Zero by 2040, with the goal of reducing CO₂ by 70% by 2030.
Stellantis is soaring on the Milan Stock Exchange: Trump's shift towards easing US emissions is giving the stock a boost.
After Friday's plunge, Stellantis rebounded 6,5% on the Milan Stock Exchange. Supporting the stock is the potential lifting of the U.S. endangerment finding, which would ease costs and restrictions on vehicle emissions.
FS Logistix is the first company in Europe to obtain carbon footprint certification for freight transport.
The FS Group company, specializing in freight transport and integrated logistics, obtains certification to measure CO₂ emissions along the entire logistics chain.
BTP Valore October 2025: 20-year placement from 24th to 7th, quarterly step-up coupons and loyalty bonus
From October 20 to 24, 2025, the BTP Valore returns, the government bond for families and small investors: a 7-year term, increasing quarterly coupons, and a 0,8% loyalty bonus. The guaranteed minimum rates were announced on October 17.
Corporate bonds: Consob shortens the issuance process. The changes will take effect July 19.
Starting from Saturday 19 July, the power to authorise prospectuses and related supplements will pass from the Commission to the head of the Issuers Division
Euro 5 diesel car ban: what changes from 1 October 2025 in the Po Valley
Stop the circulation of Euro 5 diesel vehicles in municipalities with more than 30 inhabitants in Lombardy, Piedmont, Veneto and Emilia-Romagna. But the measure, which affects over a million cars, could still undergo changes or be delayed. What's happening
Art and carbon emissions: Christie's reports a 69% reduction compared to 2019
In 2024, Christie's, a leader in the art and luxury sector, achieved an 11% reduction in carbon emissions year-on-year, according to its fifth “Environmental Impact Report” published, Compared to the carbon footprint recorded in 2019, the base year…
With the new European carbon tax the EU can free itself from oil, but families risk the bill
Polluters pay: the new European carbon tax on transport and heating could generate almost 300 billion between 2026 and 2032, to be reinvested in the ecological transition and in support for the most vulnerable. The study by Transport &…
Energy transition: Italy at the top in Europe, but 1.010 billion in investments are still needed. Agici Report
In 2024, investments in Italian energy infrastructure will grow by 18% for multi-utilities and 26% for networks. According to Agici, Italy is leading the transition to Net Zero 2050 with a 64 billion plan by 2035…
IMO Marine Fuels Agreement: A Half-Turn
International Maritime Organization approves first-ever global regulation on decarbonizing shipping. For Transport & Environment it is a diplomatic victory, but risks incentivizing harmful biofuels and failing 2050 climate goals
Decarbonising transport in Europe: challenges for a green future
Despite progress in reducing car emissions thanks to electric vehicles, increased air and maritime traffic is putting the EU's climate goals at risk. A T&E report highlights the importance of accelerating the ecological transition to ensure energy independence…
Gold, Trump's trump card to fix the budget and reduce yields: revalue US gold reserves. They are worth 750 billion
Trump's new Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent, said: "We will monetize the asset side of the U.S. balance sheet over the next 12 months." That could mean putting U.S. gold reserves that still have gold in them into money.
Gas, biomethane and hydrogen: the key molecules for energy security and the green transition in Italy and Europe
In Rome, the conference “Gas, Energy and the Government of Molecules” brought together experts and institutions to discuss the challenges and future strategies for Italy and Europe, with particular attention to gas, biomethane and hydrogen as key levers…
Italy 2030: Climate and Energy Goals at Risk, Pniec Downsized. Emissions and Efficiency Slow Down the Race
During the event "Pniec Objectives for 2030" in Rome, organized by the Agici Pniec Monitor group, it emerged that Italy is struggling to reach its 2030 climate and energy objectives, with targets revised downwards. Agici proposes a new system of…
Auto, Tesla to Help Stellantis and Other European Manufacturers Against Emissions Sanctions
With EU regulations increasingly stringent, Tesla becomes a strategic ally for European car manufacturers. By selling emissions credits, Elon Musk offers a way out to avoid heavy fines and ensure compliance with environmental goals
Car emissions fines, Europe rejects sovereignist pressure: "Changing the rules? Harmful for competition"
Despite pressure from some sovereignist MEPs, including several Italians from the League, who were hoping for an early review of the rules, Brussels is maintaining a hard line on CO2 sanctions with the intransigence of the new Climate Commissioner
Auto, Italy and six other EU countries ask for early review of emissions rules
Italy and six other countries will present a document to the EU on November 28 in which they propose to bring forward the review of CO2025 emissions standards to 2 to ensure sustainability and technological neutrality. Urso: "We need a more…
Treasury, light auctions until December. But 2025 will be heavy. Retail has 60 billion to invest. Mezzomo of Intesa Sanpaolo speaks
INTERVIEW WITH LUCA MEZZOMO of the Intesa Sanpaolo research center. On the public debt management front, from now until the end of the year the road will be downhill, with low spreads, a drastic drop in bonds to be issued, ECB rate cuts…
Trump bis hypothesis, what consequences in the USA (and Europe)? From tariffs to inflation, what can happen. And the markets correct their shot
Based on the economic premises expressed by Trump, the next actions will be aimed at greater government spending, greater paper issuance and greater inflation. Investors are selling bonds and buying stocks
Electric car: what are the maneuvering errors that slow down its take-off? FIRSTonline investigation
INVESTIGATION ON ELECTRIC CARS - It's not just the delays in the charging network and the wait for more efficient batteries that are slowing things down. There have been too many errors in the adaptation of regulations for the transition from internal combustion engines to electron ones. Also…
FS, net zero objective: report presented to promote a just transition in the transport sector
The "Just Transition and Transport" report presented by Ferrovie dello Stato addresses the growing climate urgency and the transition towards a low-carbon economy, highlighting the crucial role of the transport sector in promoting environmental sustainability and…
Sustainability, fundamental CO2 storage: 1,55 billion of added value from the Ravenna hub. The Ambrosetti-Eni-Snam study
The strategic study, the first of its kind in Europe, analyzes the contribution of Carbon Capture & Storage (CCS) to achieving decarbonisation objectives, safeguarding economic competitiveness and avoiding the risks of relocation of the so-called "Hard to…" industrial sectors.
Fincantieri, Newcleo and Rina together for the nuclear naval engine: feasibility study in progress
Nuclear propulsion engines to decarbonise the naval industry: this is the objective of the collaboration agreement. Here comes the quarterly Fincantieri
Maritime transport: route to net zero. Eni and shipowners on the front line
Eni and the shipowners' associations presented a document with analyzes and proposals to decarbonise maritime transport. Biofuels are the most immediate solution but the ships of the future will also have other fuels: HVO, LNG, methanol, hydrogen and ammonia
Euro7 cars: alarm from manufacturers. “Costs 4 to 10 times higher”. Italy and 7 other countries say no
Italy, France, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Poland, Romania, Slovakia and Hungary say no to the new Euro 7 directive. "An unrealistic and harmful proposal for the sector already engaged in the electric transition". Requested at least an extension to take effect on July 1, 2025.…
Methane: reducing global emissions by 70% is already possible. The IEA says so, which is shaking up governments and companies
The International Energy Agency accuses: existing technologies already make it possible to limit global warming at lower costs than other options. Fatih Birol: "There are no excuses"
Intesa Sanpaolo among the signatory members of the first Net Zero Insurance Alliance protocol for a zero-emission economy
The launch of the protocol took place during the World Economic Forum underway in Davos.
Green Digital Coalition, TIM also in the alliance
TIM joins the European Green Digital Coalition, the alliance of leading ICT companies committed to reducing CO2 emissions
Energy security, EDF: "Reducing methane emissions to slow global warming"
According to the international environmental association EDF, a shared and large-scale effort is needed to reduce methane emissions
Banca Ifis, net profit of 80 million (+53,2%) and upward guidance
The group led by Frederik Geertman closes the first nine months of the year with an intermediation margin of 449 million euros and aims to achieve a net profit for the whole of 2021 between 90 and 100 million
Cop 26, hedges are also on the field in Glasgow but not China and India
On the eve of the Glasgow summit on the health of the planet, the most incredible proposal was launched by a hedge fund on Shell: here's what it is about
Carbon Angels invests in Carbon Credits Consulting
CCC is an innovative SME from Bologna that operates in the development of forestry projects and in the generation of certified carbon credits - Chicco Testa: "Confidence in the growth potential of this sector"
CO2, IEA alarm: "By 2023 the historic record"
According to the International Energy Agency, investments in the energy transition are vastly insufficient and emissions will continue to rise in the coming years
CiviEsco, 2020 in profit and with less CO2 emissions
The energy service company controlled by CiviBank performed very well above all thanks to the activity carried out on tax bonuses.
Artificial Intelligence can reduce CO2 by 10% by 2030
The Boston Consulting Group has quantified the potential impact of AI if most of the world's businesses make proper use of it.
Climate, EU raises its target: emissions -55% in 2030
The agreement, reached in the Council despite the resistance of the Eastern countries, must now be ratified by the Parliament. The previous target was -40%. Von der Leyen: "Climate neutrality by 2050".
Climate, it is urgent to reduce emissions from the energy industry
"The energy industry is one of the main sources of methane emissions: reducing them is the most effective way to slow down global warming" says the representative for Italy of the Environmental Defense Fund
CO2 emissions, the SUV is the second responsible
The WWF has found that in France sales of large cars have increased 7 times in 10 years, becoming the second factor of global warming after air transport.
FCA-PSA: here are the 11 members of the Stellantis board of directors
FCA and USA have announced the composition of the board of the new company - Andrea Agnelli enters the board of directors - Ira of the unions for the choice of Fiona Clare Cicconi as employee representative - Fim Cisl: "No one has consulted us".…
Tim, Tim Green is born to reduce emissions
The major Italian telephone company launches a new line of eco-sustainable products, including the halved 'green SIM'.
Rome, diesel block also January 17: controversies and numbers
The Unione Petrolifera has provided data on the emissions of fine particles from Euro 5 and 6 diesel vehicles, affected in recent days by the traffic blockade in Rome (extended to Friday 17): the ban affects 0,15% of…
Electric car, how much CO2 do we save? Enel calculates it
It's called the E-Mobility Emission Saving Tool and it's a system that measures the carbon dioxide emissions saved thanks to the use of electric vehicles throughout the country.
Ispra: in 2019 GDP down but CO2 up
According to the quarterly analysis of the Higher Institute for Environmental Protection and Research, in Italy from April to June production from renewable sources slowed down, to the advantage of thermal energy.
CO2 emissions, EU also introduces limits for trucks
The decision was taken by the top continental institutions, the European Parliament and the Council, which reached a provisional agreement in order to introduce limits for the first time: in 2030 emissions will have to be 30% lower than…
E-bike, partnership between Atala and Estra
A partnership is underway between Estra SpA, an operator in the sector of distribution and sale of natural gas and electricity and Atala, a historic Italian bicycle company, now also active in the e-bike sector. The partnership includes special discounts reserved…
CO2: goodbye coal, the US chooses gas despite Trump
US greenhouse gas emissions decreased by 2,7% in 2017, according to the latest data from the US Environment Agency (EPA). Trump failed to stop the closure of numerous coal plants. And new closures are expected in…
Auto, agreement to cut emissions by 35% in 2030
The agreement came after a real tug of war, a meeting that lasted over 13 hours between the European environment ministers: in the end, Germany gave in and voted on the compromise solution.
Death to diesel? Beware of maneuver errors
With the shutdown announced in major European cities, there is even a risk of a boomerang effect, experts warn in a RiEnergia dossier
Car emissions, Trump lowers the limits imposed by Obama
The move made official by the Environmental Protection Agency which is also considering whether to revoke California's right to be able to impose more stringent standards than the federal ones at the state level.
Fight against the climate: the EU is asking for 150 billion more
On the basis of a study prepared by the Trinomics Agency, the Industry Commission of the European Parliament has established that to achieve the objectives set for 2030, many more funds than expected will be needed every year, in addition to the 231 already allocated
Ports: agreement with MIT for the use of LNG
The agreement between the sector associations was signed at the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport. "Concrete step forward towards the real development of LNG, a clean energy source that favors the reduction of polluting emissions", declared Francesco Franchi, president of Assogasliquidi
Greenhouse gases, Europe approves the emissions trading system
The European Parliament gives the green light to the new emissions system that supports the decarbonisation program to 2030.
Cars: the EU cuts CO30 emissions by 2% by 2030
The Commission proposal obliges producers to cut emissions compared to 2021 levels. An intermediate target is foreseen. Tomorrow, Thursday 9 November, Enel presents the national plan for electric mobility which envisages from 7.000 to 12.000 columns…
Public debt, don't let your guard down and lengthen bond issues
According to Prometeia, a high guard must be kept on the Italian public debt because, although a trend reversal in 2018 in the debt/GDP ratio is in sight, its high level and the fact that significant shares are in the banks' portfolios hinder…
Climate, Trump relaunches coal
"The war on coal is over," said the head of the US Environmental Protection Agency, who today will sign a bill to cancel the "Clean Power Plan" passed in 2015 by the former Democratic president - According to the New York Times ,…
Mercedes-Benz recalls 3 million diesel cars
This was decided by the Daimler Group "in order to effectively improve the emission level of more models"
Fca, diesel: solution soon
According to Fiat Chrysler it is possible to modify the software as requested by the US authorities "within weeks" - The Justice Department confirms that a solution is possible, but does not agree on the timing.
FCA under investigation in the US for diesel emissions
The US Department of Justice, accepting the doubts of the Environment Agency, opens a civil lawsuit against FCA accusing it of having distorted the tests on gas emissions from diesel engines - FCA: "We are disappointed and we will defend ourselves" - The risk…
FCA: EU procedure against Italy. Delrio: "Everything is OK"
Italy has two months to clarify whether illegal devices have been used on some FCA cars - The transport minister: "We do not agree with the decision".
FCA emissions: there is the Italy-Germany agreement
Meanwhile the Dieselgate continues: the German authorities are carrying out a search in Ingolstadt, the headquarters of Audi
Dieselgate: Renault investigated in France
After the maxi-Volkswagen emissions scandal, the French government has carried out 11 months of investigations into car emissions and those of Renault have proved particularly controversial - The stock falls on the stock market
Volkswagen suspends sales in South Korea
The South Korean government has revoked the certification of 80 models and fined Volkswagen the equivalent of around $16 million over emissions problems
Daimler, new Dieselgate after Vw
The US Department of Justice has opened an investigation into Daimler emissions following a class action lawsuit launched by a consumer whose car equipped with a BlueTec diesel engine would not meet the limits imposed by law - The…