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EU GHG footprint of goods and services: 9t of CO₂-eq per capita in 2023 and 4 Gt of CO₂-eq in total

"In 2023, the greenhouse gas footprint of goods and services consumed in the EU amounted to 9t of CO₂ equivalents per capita, down approximately 1t compared with 2022", according to a statistical note from Eurostat released on 19/02/2026. "This indicator considers emissions generated throughout…
Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): European bodies, National bodies, Decarbonisation , …
• Article # 431408
• Published on 23/02/26 at 14:33
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France : a tool based on the donut theory to "steer the ecological and social transformation" of the UTT

The University of Technology of Troyes has developed a sustainability 'donut' to guide its ecological and social transformation, the French university announced on 16/02/2026. Named DonUTT, it is intended to become the 'compass' for UTT's SD&RS master plan. Inspired by economist Kate Raworth's…
Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): Academic, Decarbonisation , ESG & CSR, …
• Article # 431544
• Published on 23/02/26 at 11:50
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Agenda: events not to be missed between 23 and 27/02/2026

This week's highlight will be the presentation of the Circularity strategy by Jessika Roswall to the Parliament, which will take place on Wednesday, at 3 pm. Several industry events will take place next week, including the European Energy Efficiency Conference 2026, from 25/02/2026 to…
Domain(s): Energies, Mobilities, Agrifood, Environment
• Category(ies): Essentials
• Article # 429497
• Published on 23/02/26 at 09:20
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SFDR: 133 signatories to an open letter urging co-legislators "to exclude fossil fuel developers" (NGOs)

"We urge you to support the exclusion of companies developing new fossil fuel projects from all future Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation fund categories", demands an open letter signed by 133 stakeholders, including Reclaim Finance and WWF, on 19/02/2026. "This implementable exclusion…
Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): Associations & NGOs, ESG & CSR, Financing & funding, …
• Article # 431388
• Published on 20/02/26 at 17:15
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Waste water: EU General Court dismisses 3 appeals by pharmaceutical and cosmetics groups

The General Court of the European Union has ruled that three actions brought by pharmaceutical and cosmetics companies and associations are inadmissible. They were seeking the annulment of certain provisions of the Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive, according to orders published on…
Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): Essentials, European bodies, Service providers, …
• Article # 431362
• Published on 20/02/26 at 16:00
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"The circular economy could deliver a reduction in GHG emissions of 33%" (European Environment Agency)

"Based on an average, the circular economy could deliver a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions of 33%, yet this ranges from 2% to 99% estimates for reductions across different studies", declares the European Environment Agency in a briefing on 19/02/2026. The EEA compared 131 publications on…
Domain(s): Energies, Environment
• Category(ies): Bioeconomy, Circularity, Climate / carbon
• Article # 431229
• Published on 20/02/26 at 09:31
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USA: the EPA sued by several organizations, including APHA, "over illegal repeal of climate protections"

"A broad coalition of heath and environmental groups sued the Environmental Protection Agency over its illegal determination that it is not responsible for protecting us from climate pollution and its elimination of rules to cut the tailpipe pollution fueling the climate crisis and harming…
Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): Essentials, National bodies, Justice, …
• Article # 431210
• Published on 19/02/26 at 17:30
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FR / Adaptation: 80% of PNACC3 measures launched (1st annual review, presented by Monique Barbut)

"Since the publication of the 3rd National Climate Change Adaptation Plan (PNACC3) in March 2025, 80% of the actions have been launched. Although the state of progress varies from one measure to another, this highlights the momentum that has been created, which should be maintained", stated the…
Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): Essentials, National bodies, Climate adaptation & resilience, …
• Article # 431179
• Published on 19/02/26 at 13:30
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FR / Pollution: publication of specified methods for monitoring discharged substances (Journal Officiel)

The standardised reference methods for measurements in the air, water and soil in installations classified for environmental protection are specified in a notice published in the Journal Officiel on 18/02/2026. This text supplements "the standardised reference methods referred to in an…
Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): National bodies, Decarbonisation , Policies & Regulation, …
• Article # 431063
• Published on 18/02/26 at 17:00
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61 start-ups and SMEs selected for €467 M in funding support by the EIC Accelerator

61 start-ups and SMEs will receive funding after being selected by the European Innovation Council on 17/02/2026. "Out of 121 proposals that reached the interview stage, these companies were chosen for their transformative technologies and strong commercial promise, securing a mix of grant and…
Domain(s): Energies, Mobilities, Agrifood, Environment
• Category(ies): Essentials, European bodies, Producers, …
• Article # 431020
• Published on 18/02/26 at 16:00