Data and Technology CDP to add 10,000 firmsâ climate data to Net Zero Data Public Utility NZDPU was launched at COP28 with a proof of concept database including data on 400 companies. Melodie Michel 30 September 2024
Carbon offsets Meta to purchase millions of carbon credits from Latin American forests Meta is aiming to ânot exceedâ its 2021 Scope 3 emissions (5.7 million tonnes of CO2e) by the end of 2031. Melodie Michel 19 September 2024
Data and Technology What CSOs need to know about CCUS â carbon capture and storage CCUS is getting a lot of interest as a decarbonisation technology â but it is far from a miracle solution. Melodie Michel 04 September 2024
Data and Technology How smarter deployment can help AI remain a sustainability net positive To avoid jeopardising their decarbonisation efforts, CSOs can promote more intentional AI use. Melodie Michel 28 August 2024
Data and Technology GRI and TNFD publish interoperability guidance for nature disclosures The two standard setters aim to prevent the need for double reporting on biodiversity impacts. Melodie Michel 30 July 2024
Data and Technology Tech giants urge transparency from data centre vendors amid AI-driven emissions rise Embodied emissions from manufacturing and construction are estimated to make up 6.6% of data centres' Scope 3 footprint. Melodie Michel 17 July 2024
Net zero Google blames 48% increase in emissions on AI AI services and programs require considerably more power than standard online activity, sparking concern that the tech industryâs environmental impact is increasingly worsening. Olivia Peluso 03 July 2024
Policy & Standards CSRD is already supporting the work of Chief Sustainability Officers: PwC survey CSOs must engage all departments for sustainability integration â a survey suggests CSRD is acting as a catalyst. Melodie Michel 14 June 2024
Sustainability Reports AI-driven data centre expansion threatening Microsoftâs climate targets Microsoft's capital goods emissions went up by almost 2 million tonnes last year. Melodie Michel 16 May 2024
Data and Technology Growing professionalisation: 62% of new CSOs come from sustainability background Even CSOs promoted internally boast more sustainability experience than ever. Melodie Michel 08 April 2024