Climate Targets Sage validates 2040 net zero target A large part of Sage's decarbonisation strategy involves migrating customers to the cloud. Melodie Michel 22 May 2024
Climate Targets Levi Strauss strengthens Scope 3 target, hopes to drive apparel supply chain cooperation The new 42% reduction target should lower the brand’s Scope 3 footprint by nearly 1 million tonnes. Melodie Michel 20 May 2024
Climate Targets Gap Inc. still seeking SBTi approval of net zero target after having ‘commitment removed’ The group has reduced Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 77% and Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods by 16% from a 2017 base year. Melodie Michel 03 May 2024
Carbon offsets Interface to repurpose millions of dollars of carbon offset investments towards CO2 reductions As of April 30, the flooring firm will discontinue its carbon neutrality programme and go "all in" on carbon reductions. Melodie Michel 24 April 2024
CSO Futures Weekly CSO Futures Weekly: Calls for rigour (and consensus) in next-gen sustainability standards SBTi saga continued, NZAOA's new protocol, scrutiny over supply chain schemes and more... Melodie Michel 18 April 2024
Sustainability Reports Mondelez reports emissions reductions across all scopes, unveils new SBTi targets Almost three quarters (73%) of Mondelez’ carbon footprint comes from raw materials, with cocoa and dairy as the main culprits. Melodie Michel 16 April 2024
Policy & Standards ‘No change has been made’: SBTi clarifies carbon offset position amid backlash Its own staff has called for those responsible for the “concern, confusion and damaged trust” to be held accountable. Melodie Michel 15 April 2024
CSO Futures Weekly CSO Futures Weekly: CDP CEO interview and a divisive SBTi statement Sherry Madera on sustainability data for harmonisation, SBTi's new carbon credit position and more... Melodie Michel 11 April 2024
Policy & Standards Sustainability leaders clash over SBTi endorsement of carbon credits for Scope 3 A boon for the voluntary carbon market, the SBTi's change of position worries NGOs and its own staff. Melodie Michel 11 April 2024
Operations & Finance H&M improves data accuracy – and adds nearly 2 million tonnes of emissions to estimates H&M has applied these calculation changes to historical results, including its 2019 baseline. Melodie Michel 28 March 2024