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
Climate Adaptation Climate scientists warn about ‘perilous times’ ahead despite imminent emissions peak Current policies put us on track for approximately 2.7°C peak warming by 2100. Melodie Michel 10 October 2024
CSO Futures Weekly CSO Futures Weekly: Inspiring action with IKEA’s Global Climate and Nature Director + a Climate Week NYC news roundup, two landmark carbon credit deals and a sign that sustainability work is becoming more holistic. Melodie Michel 26 September 2024
Energy Transition New corporate coalition seeks to procure 24/7 local carbon-free electricity "Location-based matching gives a clear demand signal to show where more carbon-free electricity is needed." Melodie Michel 25 September 2024
Renewable energy Firms call on world leaders to accelerate wind and solar development Renewable energy should be deployed three times faster than current rates to ensure a 1.5ºC future. Melodie Michel 23 September 2024
Energy Transition FIs strengthen climate policies for oil and gas ING stops funding new oil fields and Zurich expects credible climate transition plans. Melodie Michel 20 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
COP29 COP29: Azerbaijan wants fossil fuels to fund climate adaptation Azerbaijan’s energy agenda for this year's COP has been met with scepticism. Melodie Michel 17 September 2024
Policy & Standards Investors managing US$29 trillion call for stronger climate policies – including carbon pricing Yet it’s estimated that only 1% of global emissions are currently priced high enough to meet the goals of the Paris Agreement. Melodie Michel 17 September 2024