Better Cotton opens consultation on updated standards amid growing complaints
An April 2024 investigation linked Better Cotton-licensed farms to deforestation in Brazil.
Smiths Group reports 15% year-on-year reduction in GHG emissions
The firm aims to have 25% of its suppliers by spend commit to science-based targets by 2027.
UN carbon market rules adopted: How do they improve carbon credit integrity?
Standards approved this week pave the way for a centralised carbon market administered by the UNFCCC.
Scientists and CEOs agree: climate action doesn’t go far enough - CSO Futures Weekly
The climate crisis is bringing some consensus between the two spheres – but one fundamental disagreement remains.
CEO alliance joins calls to accelerate global climate ambition
Recommendations include expanding the use of carbon pricing and supporting high-integrity voluntary carbon markets.
Climate scientists warn about ‘perilous times’ ahead despite imminent emissions peak
Current policies put us on track for approximately 2.7°C peak warming by 2100.
Yum! Brands’ ‘unstoppable growth’ strategy is hindering its climate performance
The KFC, Taco Bell and Pizza hut owner saw Scope 2 (market-based) emissions ump 150% last year.
BHP launches India green steel collaboration amidst challenging economics
Green steelmaking remains far more expensive than traditional production processes.
Banks remain too open to coal and fossil fuel financing: TPI report
Banks’ climate targets are estimated to cover less than 22% of their total revenues.
Genus Capital Management announces new Chief Sustainability Officer
Stephanie Tsui will succeed Mike Thiessen in the role.
