Sustainability Governance Most sustainability leaders don’t believe they will achieve net zero: Survey Budget and resource constraints are listed as top obstacles. 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
Transition Planning Corporate climate opportunities now worth US$16tn Individual businesses identify around US$3 billion of potential gains on average. Melodie Michel 13 November 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
Operations & Finance BHP launches India green steel collaboration amidst challenging economics Green steelmaking remains far more expensive than traditional production processes. Melodie Michel 09 October 2024
Operations & Finance Investors renew calls to block JBS IPO based on sustainability concerns “JBS has a long history of misleading investors by exaggerating its environmental track record and minimising environmental risks." Melodie Michel 02 October 2024
Operations & Finance CEO climate alliance ‘demonstrates sustainable growth’ by cutting emissions and increasing revenue “The results prove that green growth is not just an idea for the future but a real value driver today." Melodie Michel 27 September 2024
Transition Planning Investors push FTSE 100 firms to vote on climate transition plans at 2025 AGMs “Specific transition plan votes enable shareholders to signal support for these decarbonisation strategies and any associated capital expenditure requirements." Melodie Michel 12 September 2024
Carbon removals Microsoft builds on carbon credit strategy with Mexican rainforest agreement Microsoft's carbon footprint jumped by nearly 30% in 2023. Melodie Michel 12 September 2024
Supply chains Shein strengthens supplier termination policy after uncovering cases of child labour The e-commerce giant now immediately terminates suppliers that commit severe violations of its ethics code. Melodie Michel 27 August 2024