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Consumer goods firms standardise supplier sustainability targets

Food and Beverages

Consumer goods firms standardise supplier sustainability targets

The targets cover emissions disclosures and mitigation, renewables, deforestation and regenerative agriculture.

22 November 2024

IKEA invests €1.5bn to phase out fossil fuels in existing properties

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.

15 November 2024

EU emissions down 8%: ‘largest annual drop in decades’

EU emissions down 8%: ‘largest annual drop in decades’

Most high-emitting sectors made record progress in reducing emissions in 2023.

04 November 2024

Smiths Group reports 15% year-on-year reduction in GHG emissions

Sustainability Reports

Smiths Group reports 15% year-on-year reduction in GHG emissions

The firm aims to have 25% of its suppliers by spend commit to science-based targets by 2027.

14 October 2024

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

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.

10 October 2024

New corporate coalition seeks to procure 24/7 local carbon-free electricity

Energy Transition

New corporate coalition seeks to procure 24/7 local carbon-free electricity

"Location-based matching gives a clear demand signal to show where more carbon-free electricity is needed."

25 September 2024

Firms call on world leaders to accelerate wind and solar development

Renewable energy

Firms call on world leaders to accelerate wind and solar development

Renewable energy should be deployed three times faster than current rates to ensure a 1.5ºC future.

23 September 2024

Wells Fargo begins developing transition finance framework

Transition Finance

Wells Fargo begins developing transition finance framework

Banks could generate US$44 billion of extra revenue annually through 2030 by financing the climate transition.

03 September 2024

How smarter deployment can help AI remain a sustainability net positive

Data and Technology

How smarter deployment can help AI remain a sustainability net positive

To avoid jeopardising their decarbonisation efforts, CSOs can promote more intentional AI use.

28 August 2024

CSO Futures Weekly: US climate policies hang in the balance

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...

15 August 2024