Data and Technology Net-Zero Data Public Utility: a game changer for climate transparency NZDPU aims to be a central repository of companies’ climate metrics and targets, freely accessible to all - and will be unveiled at COP28. Melodie Michel 30 November 2023
Data and Technology Carbon accounting firms launch alliance to increase standardisation and address data gaps The alliance will aim to “accelerate the effectiveness of the carbon accounting industry” through formal qualifications and government engagement. Melodie Michel 22 November 2023
People & Culture dsm-firmenich VP of sustainability David Nickell on climate transparency in animal protein production "We're really joining up that whole journey, that whole data construction to unlock value in many, many ways." Melodie Michel 21 November 2023
Data and Technology Almost all investors think sustainability reports contain greenwashing To improve trust, investors would like to see sustainability reports assured by a third-party auditor. Melodie Michel 17 November 2023
Data and Technology Climate action ‘woefully off track’, says new report ahead of COP28 "Meeting our climate goals means closing down coal power seven times faster and gas power more than ten times faster than today." Melodie Michel 14 November 2023
Data and Technology New sustainability index focuses on correlation between company behaviours and impacts – including profitability The level of influence held by Chief Sustainability Officers is a clear marker of performance. Melodie Michel 08 November 2023
Data and Technology Terex sustainability report: company commits to Science-Based Targets The company is currently targeting a 15% reduction in emissions intensity. Melodie Michel 25 October 2023
Data and Technology DMC Global sustainability report: still no mention of Scope 3 emissions DMC Global has not set any climate goals yet, but says it will use 2022 data as its baseline. Melodie Michel 24 October 2023
Data and Technology Australian study links pay incentives to sustainability data 'restatements' This is not the first study to question the legitimacy of tying executive bonuses to sustainability performance. Melodie Michel 24 October 2023
Data and Technology Addressing climate change with data: the good, the bad, and the (un)certain Climate risk specialist Fathom's Dr Jannis Hock and Conor Lamb warn over the growing risk of "inequitable data quality" across nations Edward Targett 20 October 2023