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
Sustainable Finance PCAF: 500 FIs now signed up to financed emissions accounting standard The organisation's methodology to assess capital market emissions was integrated into NZBA guidelines this year. Melodie Michel 02 August 2024
Operations & Finance Report: Listed firms responsible for environmental damages worth 4% of global GDP More than a quarter of companies generate environmental costs larger than their net income. Melodie Michel 30 July 2024
Policy & Standards Biden vs. Trump: Climate priorities and policy The outcome of this election is expected to shape the future of the energy transition. Olivia Peluso 18 July 2024
Operations & Finance Report: Nike slashes sustainability staff The sportswear giant made waves when it committed to both doubling its business and halving its carbon footprint. Instead, its sustainability team has been disproportionately affected by layoffs and transfers. Olivia Peluso 13 July 2024
Carbon offsets Amazon claims 100% clean energy, but some criticise an inaccurate depiction Amazon claims that effectively all of the electricity it used last year came from sources that did not emit greenhouse gasses. Experts say the company’s method of determining its footprint has a caveat. Olivia Peluso 10 July 2024