Policy & Standards California to extend climate bill implementation deadline – but not for companies Senators have rejected Governor Newsom's proposal to delay the rules by two years. Melodie Michel 02 September 2024
Policy & Standards SBTi calls for no new fossil fuel installation from 2030 to decarbonise buildings Companies setting SBTi-approved targets in the construction sector shall also reduce operational and embedded emissions. Melodie Michel 29 August 2024
Climate litigation Climate groups seek tighter EU emissions caps in court The lawsuit is backed by a recent ruling which found Switzerland guilty of failing to protect its citizens from climate change. Melodie Michel 28 August 2024
Policy & Standards US firms not waiting for new deadline to prepare for California climate laws 41% of companies have a dedicated team “thoroughly investigating relevant laws and building internal competencies”. Melodie Michel 22 August 2024
Policy & Standards Lawmakers and think tanks back SEC climate disclosure rule in court "Nothing in the instant rule regulates climate change or greenhouse gas emissions." Melodie Michel 21 August 2024
Policy & Standards FASB: No specific project to integrate SEC climate disclosures in accounting principles “We do one thing and one thing only, financial accounting and reporting standards.” Melodie Michel 19 August 2024
CSO Futures Weekly CSO Futures Weekly: US climate policies hang in the balance New policies are lowering emissions in the US, leaders question UN ambition on fossil fuels and Aussie corporations bet on carbon credits... Melodie Michel 15 August 2024
Policy & Standards China to standardise carbon accounting and decarbonisation methods The country recently announced its intention to make ISSB-aligned sustainability reporting mandatory. Melodie Michel 15 August 2024
Policy & Standards US on track for 65% reduction in power sector emissions – if Biden policies are maintained Donald Trump has pledged to rescind every one of Biden’s climate regulations if he is elected in November. Melodie Michel 14 August 2024
Policy & Standards SEC defends climate disclosure rule and requests case dismissal The SEC has argued that because the rule only aims to protect investors, it has statutory authority to impose it. Melodie Michel 09 August 2024