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

Sustainability Reports

AI-driven data centre expansion threatening Microsoft’s climate targets

Microsoft's capital goods emissions went up by almost 2 million tonnes last year.

Melodie Michel

16 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

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

Climate Targets

Think tanks warn against Scope 3 flexibility as corporate climate targets remain insufficient

Corporate Climate Responsibility Monitor urges VCMI and SBTi to strengthen their standards.

Melodie Michel

09 April 2024

CSO Futures Weekly

CSO Futures Weekly: Supply chain efforts begin to bear fruit

Scope 3 strategy tips from CSOs, progress for Ball Corporation and H&M, Lego's DAC deal and more...

Melodie Michel

28 March 2024

Scope 3

Partnerships, prioritisation and procurement bonuses: Lessons from CSO Futures’ Scope 3 event

Chief Sustainability Officers share their advice on engaging suppliers, choosing tech solutions and aligning procurement priorities.

Melodie Michel

28 March 2024

Operations & Finance

Faced with a materials conundrum, Lego bets on carbon removal

Lego's Scope 3 emissions have increased steadily from 1.02 million tonnes in 2019 to 1.6 million tonnes in 2022.

Melodie Michel

26 March 2024

Operations & Finance

Ball Corporation cut Scope 3 emissions for the first time in 2023 – by almost 29%

“Not that we will achieve this every year, a few things went our way!”

Melodie Michel

25 March 2024