Operations & Finance CEO climate alliance ‘demonstrates sustainable growth’ by cutting emissions and increasing revenue “The results prove that green growth is not just an idea for the future but a real value driver today." Melodie Michel 27 September 2024
Sustainability Governance Why scientists want CSOs to adopt a ‘planetary health’ approach to sustainability "The only chance of staying within 1.5ºC on climate is if we take a whole-Earth approach – with a window of just five years to change course." Melodie Michel 24 September 2024
Climate Targets Just 5% of net zero targets are high integrity: report Most of the world’s net zero targets lack complementary measures to ensure their achievability. Melodie Michel 23 September 2024
Carbon offsets Meta to purchase millions of carbon credits from Latin American forests Meta is aiming to “not exceed” its 2021 Scope 3 emissions (5.7 million tonnes of CO2e) by the end of 2031. Melodie Michel 19 September 2024
Electric Vehicles EVs could represent nearly a quarter of all EU car sales next year Transport & Environment (T&E) is urging carmakers not to slow down EV efforts or lobby to delay emissions targets from the EU. Melodie Michel 18 September 2024
Nature-related risks SBTN launches consultation on science-based ocean targets The draft targets focus on seafood value chains and address corporate impacts from wild fishing and aquaculture. Melodie Michel 11 September 2024
Transition Planning Transition Pathway Initiative: Credible climate transition plans still ‘very rare’ Most firms plan to “postpone deep emissions cuts until the 2040s”. Melodie Michel 10 September 2024
Plastic Pollution Morgan Stanley drops 2030 pledge to cut plastic pollution The bank removed all mentions of its Plastic Waste Resolution from its latest ESG report. Melodie Michel 06 September 2024
Electric Vehicles Volvo drops 100% EV goal by 2030, adjusts GHG reduction target "The transition to electrification will not be linear, and customers and markets are moving at different speeds of adoption." Melodie Michel 04 September 2024
Climate Targets Most UK fashion brands still lack climate targets Collective Fashion Justice is urging brands to set emissions reduction targets that include transitioning away from animal-based materials. Melodie Michel 02 September 2024