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
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
Transition Finance Wells Fargo begins developing transition finance framework Banks could generate US$44 billion of extra revenue annually through 2030 by financing the climate transition. Melodie Michel 03 September 2024
Policy & Standards SBTi calls for no new fossil fuel installation from 2030 to decarbonise buildings Companies setting SBTi-approved targets in the construction sector shall also reduce operational and embedded emissions. Melodie Michel 29 August 2024
CSO Futures Weekly CSO Futures Weekly: US climate policies hang in the balance New policies are lowering emissions in the US, leaders question UN ambition on fossil fuels and Aussie corporations bet on carbon credits... Melodie Michel 15 August 2024
Fossil fuels Nobel winners and former presidents slam lack of fossil fuel mention in UN pact draft "Another stark failure to confront one of the greatest threats to our planet and humanity." Melodie Michel 14 August 2024