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SBTi Corporate Net Zero Standard 2.0: granularity, Scope 3 flexibility and climate target monitoring

Climate Targets

SBTi Corporate Net Zero Standard 2.0: granularity, Scope 3 flexibility and climate target monitoring

The new standard no longer requires a 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions.

18 March 2025

Lawmakers launch bill to ‘protect’ US firms from EU due diligence requirements

Policy & Standards

Lawmakers launch bill to ‘protect’ US firms from EU due diligence requirements

The proposal gives the US President free range to take any action deemed necessary to protect US entities from foreign penalties.

14 March 2025

Divided European Parliament set to vote on EU Omnibus on April 1

Policy & Standards

Divided European Parliament set to vote on EU Omnibus on April 1

“Regulatory schizophrenia that's going to end up increasing compliance costs”.

13 March 2025

Trump tariffs likely to slow down the energy transition – but there are silver linings

Policy & Standards

Trump tariffs likely to slow down the energy transition – but there are silver linings

Solar and wind energy costs could rise by as much as 30% and 7% respectively.

13 March 2025

SBTi guidelines expected to spur carbon removal purchases

Carbon removals

SBTi guidelines expected to spur carbon removal purchases

But high prices remain a barrier to adoption.

07 March 2025

GRI seeks feedback on new financial services reporting standards

GRI seeks feedback on new financial services reporting standards

“It is more critical than ever to equip capital markets with relevant guidance that can support them in financing the transition to a sustainable global economy.”

07 March 2025

Japan introduces first ISSB-aligned sustainability disclosures standards

Policy & Standards

Japan introduces first ISSB-aligned sustainability disclosures standards

These will soon become mandatory for companies listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

06 March 2025

Carmakers welcome proposed EU delay on emissions reduction targets

Electric Vehicles

Carmakers welcome proposed EU delay on emissions reduction targets

Automakers had been increasingly worried about the upcoming requirement to reduce vehicle emissions by 15%.

05 March 2025

The EU’s Omnibus Proposal: A Reckless Retreat from Sustainability

The EU’s Omnibus Proposal: A Reckless Retreat from Sustainability

"We needed to use the stick, not just the carrot, to push companies towards more sustainable corporate behaviour."

04 March 2025

EU Clean Industrial Deal sparks mixed reactions

Energy Transition

EU Clean Industrial Deal sparks mixed reactions

“Although it is certainly industrial, it is far from clean.”

28 February 2025