People & Culture Most executives believe it is possible to decouple growth from emissions More than a third of CxOs say that sustainability efforts have helped them increase operating margins. Melodie Michel 16 September 2024
Carbon removals Microsoft builds on carbon credit strategy with Mexican rainforest agreement Microsoft's carbon footprint jumped by nearly 30% in 2023. Melodie Michel 12 September 2024
Transition Planning Transition Pathway Initiative: Credible climate transition plans still âvery rareâ Most firms plan to âpostpone deep emissions cuts until the 2040sâ. Melodie Michel 10 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
Policy & Standards China to standardise carbon accounting and decarbonisation methods The country recently announced its intention to make ISSB-aligned sustainability reporting mandatory. Melodie Michel 15 August 2024
Policy & Standards US on track for 65% reduction in power sector emissions â if Biden policies are maintained Donald Trump has pledged to rescind every one of Bidenâs climate regulations if he is elected in November. Melodie Michel 14 August 2024
Net zero Listed companies two years away from exhausting their 1.5ÂșC carbon budget Just 11% of listed firms have aligned their strategies with a 1.5ÂșC future. Melodie Michel 05 August 2024
Climate Targets Top fashion brands lack ambition and transparency on climate: report Less than half (47%) of brands have an SBTi-validated decarbonisation target covering their entire supply chains. Melodie Michel 02 August 2024
Sustainable Finance PCAF: 500 FIs now signed up to financed emissions accounting standard The organisation's methodology to assess capital market emissions was integrated into NZBA guidelines this year. Melodie Michel 02 August 2024
Net zero Mars has decoupled growth from emissions over the last five years "It is critically important to strengthen our programs with farmers to help the transition to climate-smart and regenerative agriculture." Melodie Michel 29 July 2024