CSO Futures Weekly Financial planning for the climate transition - CSO Futures Weekly Two angles on finance for the climate transition, a look at the maturity of corporate nature targets and a pilot for circular textiles... Melodie Michel 17 October 2024
Policy & Standards TFMR report: Policy and credibility guidelines needed to accelerate transition finance The UK should establish âa suitable approach to credibility and integrity in transition finance marketsâ. Melodie Michel 17 October 2024
Operations & Finance Levi Strauss details plans to integrate climate transition into financial planning The firm will incorporate sustainability metrics into capital expenditure requests within the next two years. Melodie Michel 17 October 2024
Policy & Standards SBTN framework now âsufficiently matureâ to guide corporate nature targets: WWF The SBTNâs methodology for nature target-setting can support companies in complying with CSRD. Melodie Michel 16 October 2024
People & Culture Jaguar Land Rover restructures sustainability leadership JLR aims to electrify all its models by the end of 2030. Melodie Michel 15 October 2024
Climate risk Climate change tops future risks as more people feel its effects More people feel vulnerable to climate risk in Europe than in the United States. Melodie Michel 15 October 2024
Circular Economy Fashion brands launch textile recycling pilot in Spain The initiative aims to create an efficient system to collect and sort used clothes ahead of new EPR regulations. Melodie Michel 15 October 2024
Policy & Standards Better Cotton opens consultation on updated standards amid growing complaints An April 2024 investigation linked Better Cotton-licensed farms to deforestation in Brazil. Melodie Michel 15 October 2024
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
Carbon market UN carbon market rules adopted: How do they improve carbon credit integrity? Standards approved this week pave the way for a centralised carbon market administered by the UNFCCC. Melodie Michel 11 October 2024