Jan
14
The economics of net zero
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Melodie Michel
Melodie is chief reporter at CSO Futures. After writing about finance and trade for more than a decade, she completed a master's degree in CSR to hone her skills as a sustainability journalist.
Jan
13
Worldâs âmost influentialâ companies could unlock over US$1tn for net zero transition: study
Only 18% of companies are reducing emissions at the pace required for a 1.5ÂșC pathway.
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Jan
13
Number of companies reporting through CDP dipped last year â but disclosure quality improved
In 2025, 640 investors with US$127 trillion in assets requested CDP disclosures.
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Jan
12
Availability of hourly matching tariffs rises ahead of GHG Protocol update
This has âmajor implicationsâ for the feasibility of implementing hourly matching for companies.
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Jan
12
US car manufacturers are hitting the brakes on EVs â and paying a hefty price
"The business case has eroded due to lower-than-expected demand, high costs and regulatory changes.â
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Jan
09
CSO Futures Sustainability Leaders Community Insider - January 8 summary notes
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Jan
09
Standard Chartered issues first green bond for âŹ1bn
Investor demand was particularly strong, with âorderbooks peaking at over âŹ3.9 billionâ.
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Jan
08
Efficiency measures could cut aviation emissions by half
Using the efficient aircraft they already have on routes they already fly would help airlines cut as much as 11% of emissions today.
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Jan
08
US withdraws from IPCC and other major climate organisations
"A strategic blunder that gives away American advantage for nothing in return."
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Jan
07
Sustainability leaders report tighter access to funding in 2025
"The organisations that maintain strategic focus will be best positioned when the political cycle inevitably turns."
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Jan
07
Electric models spur 3.5% car sales growth in the UK
But a new tax on EVs risks sending "mixed signals" to consumers.
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Jan
06
AI fuelled a new wave of climate tech investment in 2025
Low-carbon data centres are drawing billion-dollar rounds.
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