AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoClimate Policy Watch: The EU’s carbon market—often copied worldwide—is facing renewed scrutiny as the next European Emissions Trading System revision could either strengthen or weaken the pollution price that drives decarbonization. Transport Emissions: South Korea is set to tighten vehicle rules: draft revisions would require medium and heavy-duty commercial vehicle makers to meet mandatory greenhouse gas reduction targets starting 2027, while also tightening passenger-vehicle emissions and fuel-efficiency standards to hit 2030 climate goals. Heat Risk & Public Safety: South Korea issued its first emergency heatwave warning under a new rating system, underscoring how extreme heat is becoming a faster, higher-stakes public health issue. Energy Storage Push: Solis delivered solar-plus-storage equipment to its first commercial and industrial UK project at an orthopaedic hospital, highlighting growing demand for batteries to cut costs and manage solar overproduction. Biodiversity & Heritage: UNESCO asked Japan to submit updated reporting on the Sado mines after finding its handling of the history of forced labor by Koreans remains insufficient—an important reminder that “heritage protection” also includes truthful environmental and human histories. Industry Accountability: POSCO expanded its shared-growth partnership with the Fair Trade Commission to support fairer supplier financing and tech support across deeper supply chains.
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