Climate Adaptation

Climate scientists warn about ‘perilous times’ ahead despite imminent emissions peak

Current policies put us on track for approximately 2.7°C peak warming by 2100.

Melodie Michel

10 October 2024

Policy & Standards

Apparel brands will soon be mandated to recycle used clothes in California

Non-compliance could lead to fines of up to US$50,000 per day for intentional violations.

Melodie Michel

08 October 2024

Policy & Standards

EU proposes deforestation law delay despite corporate opposition

“Companies in our sector have made high-risk investments to be able to be ready by the date of application."

Melodie Michel

03 October 2024

Policy & Standards

California will officially require climate disclosures in 2026

The two-year delay proposed by Governor Newsom in July was shut down by state legislators.

Melodie Michel

02 October 2024

Policy & Standards

New guidance for companies to apply ISSB standards voluntarily

Investors have urged companies to adopt ISSB standards for climate disclosures.

Melodie Michel

26 September 2024

Policy & Standards

DSM-firmenich, IKEA, Unilever and others praised for climate policy engagement

Unilever CSO Rebecca Marmot warned trade associations last March that the firm could withdraw membership if climate positions are not reviewed.

Melodie Michel

24 September 2024

Policy & Standards

UN adopts Pact for the Future urging ‘transition away from fossil fuels’

A previous draft, released last July, had dropped all mentions of fossil fuels.

Melodie Michel

23 September 2024

CSO Futures Weekly

CSO Futures Weekly: Employee activists are a CSO’s allies

Tips on engaging employees around sustainability, investor calls for stronger climate policies and yet another Big Tech carbon offsetting deal.

Melodie Michel

19 September 2024

Policy & Standards

Investors managing US$29 trillion call for stronger climate policies – including carbon pricing

Yet it’s estimated that only 1% of global emissions are currently priced high enough to meet the goals of the Paris Agreement.

Melodie Michel

17 September 2024

Policy & Standards

Australian firms mandated to disclose climate impacts from 2025

Companies will have an extra year to report on Scope 3 emissions after their first year of reporting.

Melodie Michel

16 September 2024