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. Melodie Michel 15 November 2024
Net zero EU emissions down 8%: ‘largest annual drop in decades’ Most high-emitting sectors made record progress in reducing emissions in 2023. Melodie Michel 04 November 2024
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. Melodie Michel 14 October 2024
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
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." Melodie Michel 25 September 2024
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. Melodie Michel 23 September 2024
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. Melodie Michel 03 September 2024
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. Melodie Michel 28 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
Energy Transition Wind energy capacity set to double by 2030 – but that’s still not enough China is overachieving on its own 2030 target, helping the world meet wind power goals. Melodie Michel 13 August 2024