5 reasons why I’m so proud of 2 years of Opportunity Green!
It’s time to celebrate - Opportunity Green has turned two! Our CEO Aoife O’Leary gives her five reasons why she’s proud of what we’ve achieved so far.
How much green hydrogen do we really need?
We look at why green hydrogen is needed in certain sectors, like shipping and aviation, and separate the myths from the hype.
The four-day week: why Thursday is the new Friday at OG
At Opportunity Green, we’re proud to announce that we are now officially a four-day week employer. Find out how we’ve adapted to the change and what it means to our team.
Positive climate stories in September
From cruise companies facing greenwashing claims to a new flight cap at Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport, read on to hear about our five best climate stories this month.
Small island states seek climate justice at international tribunal
Last month, we attended the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) and heard compelling testimony from small island states, leading scientists, and legal experts. Here’s the lowdown.
We’re filing complaints over cruise companies’ ‘green’ fuel claims. Here’s why…
Why we're filing complaints against the cruise industry’s systemic misleading advertising of fossil LNG as a ‘green’ fuel.
We can’t let shipping and aviation fall through the green hydrogen gap
This week, the SASHA Coalition published a report on how green hydrogen will contribute to the decarbonisation of shipping and aviation. But what is the ‘green hydrogen gap’ and how can we overcome it?
Positive climate stories in August
This month’s positive climate stories round-up is out! Read on for your monthly boost of all that is going good throughout the globe.
Positive climate stories in July
This month’s round-up of positive climate stories has helped boost our spirits at OG. From significant drops in deforestation in South America to blocks to airport expansion proposals, read on and rejoice…
Celebrating one year at OG with our Legal Director Carly
As the second hired employee to hit the one-year milestone, Carly reflects on why she joined Opportunity Green and what she’s most proud of so far.
Does the IMO’s revised GHG Strategy hit the mark?
The latest round of negotiations at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) had everything to be a historical moment. But will this moment be remembered in years to come? Our Shipping Manager, Ana Laranjeira, assesses the outcomes.
Schiphol flight cap gets the green light from the Dutch Court of Appeal
The Dutch Court of Appeal has given the green light to the Dutch Government’s proposal to reduce flight numbers at Schiphol Airport Amsterdam. Our quickfire Q&A explains why it’s an important win for the environment and the local population.
5 reasons why... the Law of the Sea Tribunal must require countries to act on shipping emissions
We’ve put forward a supporting submission urging the International Tribunal of the Law of the Sea to confirm countries must act to decarbonise the shipping sector.
The Gay After Tomorrow: LGBTQIA+ and the climate crisis
As Pride celebrations go into full swing, we examine why the LGBTQIA+ community plays such a crucial role in climate justice.
Celebrating one year at OG with our Shipping Manager Ana
Our Shipping Manager Ana is Opportunity Green’s first employee to celebrate a one-year anniversary! Here, Ana reflects on what inspires her work and how OG has changed in that time…
Positive climate stories in May
May has been a month to celebrate all the amazing things that women are working towards in shipping – and it’s also brought some positive news about climate litigation, private jets and deforestation in Brazil.
5 reasons why... we’re moving to a four-day week
As of this week, Opportunity Green will be trialling a four-day working week for all employees. We’ve been planning the change for some time – here's why we’re excited to kick-off our three-month pilot.
We’re calling out the expansion of Heraklion Airport – here’s why
Can an airport that’s increasing its capacity by at least seven million people really claim the climate impacts will be ‘negligible’? We don’t think so – and we’ve responded to a public consultation on the New International Heraklion Airport to say so.
Getting knee-deep in muck to support a good cause
Earlier this week the Opportunity Green team had a day volunteering at a city farm. It was a chance to get away from our screens and connect with nature, enjoy some animal therapy and give our time to a brilliant local cause…