COP29 ‘Fossil fuel business model’ remains pervasive: CCPI report Too many governments continue to support fossil fuel developments. Melodie Michel 20 November 2024
COP29 Climate leaders call for overhaul of COP governance "COPs should exclude countries and companies who do not support the phase out of fossil fuels." Melodie Michel 18 November 2024
Operations & Finance IKEA invests €1.5bn to phase out fossil fuels in existing properties Heating and cooling are currently the largest drivers of emission within Ingka Group’s own operations. Melodie Michel 15 November 2024
COP29 Global warming outlook worsens as 2024 brought ‘minimal progress’ on climate Donald Trump's programme in the US is expected to raise global temperatures by 0.04ºC. Melodie Michel 14 November 2024
COP29 ‘Make Big Oil pay’ campaign takes over COP29 website as report projects record fossil fuel emissions in 2024 Many oil and gas companies are backtracking on their climate commitments, investing in production expansion instead. Melodie Michel 13 November 2024
COP29 Sustainability leaders head to COP29 with dampened enthusiasm Many believe the two-week event starting on November 11 in Baku is unlikely to yield ambitious results. Melodie Michel 08 November 2024
Climate litigation BlackRock greenwashing case tests enforceability of sustainable fund label rules "We want other investment managers to heed the warning of this complaint." Melodie Michel 18 October 2024
Policy & Standards UN adopts Pact for the Future urging ‘transition away from fossil fuels’ A previous draft, released last July, had dropped all mentions of fossil fuels. 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
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