Shell's Singapore subsidiary has been accused of two incidents of oil product spills into the sea in 2024, as well as failing to promptly notify authorities. The company faces hefty fines, and the investigation is ongoing.
The Japanese company Inpex is being held accountable in Australia for underreporting emissions data at the Ichthys LNG project. Authorities are considering tightening environmental regulations and updating licenses.
Mondelēz International has achieved 100% sustainable sourcing of cocoa and palm oil, increased its share of cage-free eggs, but saw a decrease in the proportion of dairy products meeting formal animal welfare standards. The company also surpassed its targets for reducing water consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.
The article examines how humanity has transformed nature and achieved progress while facing environmental consequences. For a sustainable future, collective efforts and new ways of interacting with the environment are essential.
The European Union has decided against a complete ban on the sale of new cars with internal combustion engines and plans to introduce more flexible regulations aimed at reducing CO₂ emissions.