The Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2024 will see Yas Marina Circuit continue its impressive sustainability initiatives, aiming for even greater carbon emission reductions and waste reduction than last year’s 40% decrease. The circuit’s commitment is highlighted by partnerships, innovative technologies, and prestigious certifications.
India is poised to create a new agency modeled after NAFED to oversee carbon trading and green initiatives, boosting its commitment to sustainable development and attracting global green finance. This move follows India’s strengthened Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and the global push for a carbon market.
Tims China, the exclusive operator of Tim Hortons coffee shops in China, participated in the Fourth ESG Global Leaders Summit in Shanghai, highlighting its commitment to sustainable development and showcasing innovative practices like its ‘Green Environmental Experiment Store’ in Shenzhen.
The Tschuggen Collection, a Swiss hotel group, has been recognized for its commitment to sustainability and climate action. The group’s four hotels are implementing green initiatives and innovative energy solutions to reduce their environmental impact.
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has set an ambitious target of planting 45 million trees in the National Capital Region (NCR) and adjoining areas during the 2024-25 financial year. This comes amid rising temperatures and air pollution levels in the region. The CAQM aims to mitigate dust pollution, a major contributor to poor air quality, through extensive greening initiatives.
From April 22-26, Pokémon Go players can participate in Sustainability Week, an event focused on rewarding walking and green initiatives. Despite the lack of boosted spawns, the event offers numerous bonuses for buddy Pokémon, including increased present and souvenir distributions, longer map durations after feeding, and doubled heart earnings from walking. Additionally, eggs hatched during the event have a higher chance of producing shiny Combee, Drilbur, Trubbish, Foongus, and Binacle. The event also features Collection Challenges with rewards and event-specific field research tasks.
