Policy & Standards UN report calls for 42% emissions reduction by 2030 “It remains technically possible to get on a 1.5°C pathway." Melodie Michel 25 October 2024
Climate Targets Most high emitters still fail to set credible short-term climate targets Companies are letting their short-term targets expire or scrapping them completely. Melodie Michel 22 October 2024
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. Melodie Michel 14 October 2024
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. Melodie Michel 10 October 2024
Operations & Finance BHP launches India green steel collaboration amidst challenging economics Green steelmaking remains far more expensive than traditional production processes. Melodie Michel 09 October 2024
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 ‘very rare’ Most firms plan to “postpone deep emissions cuts until the 2040s”. Melodie Michel 10 September 2024
Data and Technology What CSOs need to know about CCUS – carbon capture and storage CCUS is getting a lot of interest as a decarbonisation technology – 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