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Fashion brands launch textile recycling pilot in Spain

Circular Economy

Fashion brands launch textile recycling pilot in Spain

The initiative aims to create an efficient system to collect and sort used clothes ahead of new EPR regulations.

15 October 2024

Better Cotton opens consultation on updated standards amid growing complaints

Policy & Standards

Better Cotton opens consultation on updated standards amid growing complaints

An April 2024 investigation linked Better Cotton-licensed farms to deforestation in Brazil.

15 October 2024

Smiths Group reports 15% year-on-year reduction in GHG emissions

Sustainability Reports

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.

14 October 2024

UN carbon market rules adopted: How do they improve carbon credit integrity?

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.

11 October 2024

Scientists and CEOs agree: climate action doesn’t go far enough - CSO Futures Weekly

CSO Futures Weekly

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.

10 October 2024

CEO alliance joins calls to accelerate global climate ambition

Policy & Standards

CEO alliance joins calls to accelerate global climate ambition

Recommendations include expanding the use of carbon pricing and supporting high-integrity voluntary carbon markets.

10 October 2024

Climate scientists warn about ‘perilous times’ ahead despite imminent emissions peak

Climate Adaptation

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.

10 October 2024

Yum! Brands’ ‘unstoppable growth’ strategy is hindering its climate performance

Sustainability Reports

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.

09 October 2024

BHP launches India green steel collaboration amidst challenging economics

Operations & Finance

BHP launches India green steel collaboration amidst challenging economics

Green steelmaking remains far more expensive than traditional production processes.

09 October 2024

Banks remain too open to coal and fossil fuel financing: TPI report

Sustainable Finance

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.

09 October 2024