People & Culture Q&A: How can CSOs better engage with the C-suite to achieve net zero? Normative CEO and co-founder Kristian Rönn has a few ideas. Olivia Peluso 12 July 2024
Climate litigation UK quashes new oil drilling project following landmark ruling The move is in response to a landmark judgment from Britain’s highest court ruling that planning authorities must also consider the impacts of burning – not just extracting – fossil fuels when deciding whether or not to approve projects. Olivia Peluso 11 July 2024
CSO Futures Weekly CSO Futures Weekly: Appointments and disappointments Around the world, companies and governments are doubling down on sustainability regulations and investments as recent outlooks have provided a wake-up call on what is needed to achieve net zero. Olivia Peluso 11 July 2024
Energy Transition US not on track to meet 2030 wind goal Soaring material costs, high interest rates, and supply chain hiccups are plaguing the transition to clean energy in the U.S. Olivia Peluso 09 July 2024
Carbon offsets Global temperatures breach 1.5C for a year straight “This is more than a statistical oddity and it highlights a continuing shift in our climate,” Copernicus Director Carlo Buontempo said. Olivia Peluso 08 July 2024
Policy & Standards German 2025 budget includes 'record investment' in renewables, says Scholz After intense negotiations and mounting pressure for spending cuts, Germany clinched a 2025 budget deal including “record investments” in renewable power and industrial decarbonisation. Olivia Peluso 05 July 2024
People & Culture Columbia appoints Zarrilli as first sustainability officer With experience spearheading climate initiatives in NYC mayoral administrations, Zarrilli will be tasked with helping Columbia act on its climate goals. Olivia Peluso 05 July 2024
Operations & Finance GM fined $145.8 million after US finds excess emissions GM is the latest carmaker to get slapped with hefty fuel economy penalties. Olivia Peluso 03 July 2024
Net zero Google blames 48% increase in emissions on AI AI services and programs require considerably more power than standard online activity, sparking concern that the tech industry’s environmental impact is increasingly worsening. Olivia Peluso 03 July 2024
Decarbonisation EU approves 3bn euro carbon capture scheme The European Commission approved a 3 billion euro scheme to support carbon capture and storage in Sweden, though business leaders say lack of regulatory guidance has slowed progress in the sector. Olivia Peluso 02 July 2024