UN partners up to assess green targets

The UN’s climate branch has forged a sustainable partnership with a standards and certification body. The UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and the Gold Standard will work together to assist organisations, including businesses and cities, in setting green targets, assessing the environmental impacts of their actions and fighting climate change. James Grabert, Director of the UNFCCC, said: “Governments […]

Delhi metro system chugs its way to gold in carbon cutting scheme

Delhi’s metro system is the first in the world to bag a gold standard for energy efficiency under a global carbon scheme. The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) which runs one of the biggest metro networks in India rolled out energy efficiency measures in 51 station buildings. The metro’s bustling network of 142 stations carries […]