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Foreign automakers on track to lose market share in China due to slow shift to EVs: study
Volkswagen, General Motors, Toyota, Honda, Mercedes-Benz, and BMW are on track to lose market share in China due to their slow transition to electrified vehicles, according to a new report by Greenpeace East Asia.
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White House says Toyota is ‘fully committed’ to electrifying its fleet: Greenpeace response
Yesterday White House advisor John Podesta said that Toyota Motor Corp. is “fully committed” to electrifying its fleet, according to a Reuters report.
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China has already approved more new coal in 2023 than it did in all of 2021 — Greenpeace
Redoubled coal investment comes at the expense of desperately-needed improvements to China’s electric grid and energy storage capacity that would make it easier for existing capacity to meet periods of high energy demand.
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Semiconductor industry electricity consumption to more than double by 2030: study
SEOUL, 20 April, 2023 – The tech supply chain is a fast-growing but hidden source of carbon emissions, according to a new report published by Greenpeace East Asia. Semiconductor manufacturing,…
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Despite Beijing’s net zero pledge and BYD’s success, China’s big carmakers delay decarbonization
The majority of China’s top carmakers have no plans to phase out internal combustion engine vehicles despite public statements that echo Beijing’s net zero pledges.
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New Toyota Prius model not a solution to the climate crisis: Greenpeace
Today Toyota has released its fifth model of the Prius. Response from Greenpeace East Asia climate and energy campaigner Daniel Read, based in Tokyo:
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Microsoft, Google reliant on fossil fuels despite 100% renewable energy pledges: study
Tech brands including Microsoft and Google have achieved 100% renewable energy across their own operations, but their supply chains are still fueled primarily by coal, gas and oil.
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Samsung commits to 100% RE, but timeline too slow: Greenpeace
SEOUL, 15 September – Samsung Electronics has announced that it plans to achieve carbon neutrality and 100% renewable electricity use by 2050.
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Global EV sales double; Nissan and Honda drop in Greenpeace Auto Ranking
Nissan and Honda fell three places in Greenpeace East Asia’s latest auto industry ranking due to their slow transition to zero-emission vehicles.
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Investigation finds suspected human rights abuse by suppliers of major US and Taiwanese seafood company – Greenpeace
Major US seafood brand Bumble Bee and its Taiwanese owner, tuna trader FCF, are suspected to have illegal fishing and human rights abuse in its supply chain,
