Energy Transition TotalEnergies, EnBW win offshore wind site for US$3.2 bn TotalEnergies and EnBW won a 2.5 gigawatt (GW) German offshore wind site in an auction for a combined $3.2 billion. Olivia Peluso 21 June 2024
Sustainability Reports Chemours advances emissions goals – but continues to advocate for PFAS The firm more than doubled its EU lobbying budget in 2023, where PFAS regulation is being considered. Melodie Michel 12 June 2024
Sustainability Governance GCC firms are formalising sustainability efforts with CSO appointments 48% of GCC companies now have a Chief Sustainability Officer or plan to name one in the next 12 months. Melodie Michel 06 June 2024
Policy & Standards H&M Head of Sustainability ‘concerned’ about expanding carbon offset use within SBTi “The decision weakens corporate climate pledges and makes real decarbonisation efforts within value chains less attractive.” Melodie Michel 03 June 2024
Oil & Gas ExxonMobil investors reject all sustainability-related proposals amid legal tensions Several shareholders have spoken out against Exxon's legal offensive, considered a tactic of “intimidation and bullying”. Melodie Michel 30 May 2024
Energy Transition Electricity emissions may have peaked in 2023 Renewable energy, including solar, wind and hydro, made up a record 30% of the world’s energy mix last year. Melodie Michel 09 May 2024
Sustainability Reports Paypal’s crypto emissions now make up more than 15% of its carbon footprint The crypto assets held by Paypal on behalf of its customers more than doubled between 2022 and 2023, reaching US$1.2 billion. Melodie Michel 08 May 2024
Sustainability Reports General Motors blames slow carbon intensity progress on demand for combustion vehicles GM's absolute Scope 3 emissions are down from the 2018 baseline but have been creeping up since 2021. Melodie Michel 02 May 2024
Carbon offsets Interface to repurpose millions of dollars of carbon offset investments towards CO2 reductions As of April 30, the flooring firm will discontinue its carbon neutrality programme and go "all in" on carbon reductions. Melodie Michel 24 April 2024
Guest article How SMBs can make our world more sustainable – on World Earth Day, and beyond Elisa Moscolin, Executive Vice President of Sustainability at Sage, shares practical advice for small businesses on climate action. Melodie Michel 22 April 2024