Operations & Finance Sustainable bond issuances to reach US$1 trillion in 2024 Growth is likely to be spurred by increased transparency and the adoption of green taxonomies. Melodie Michel 19 February 2024
Operations & Finance Investors worth US$14tn leave CA100+ climate group The move comes just a few days after CA100+ released a net zero standard for oil and gas companies, signalling its intention to start pressuring the sector to decarbonise. Melodie Michel 16 February 2024
Operations & Finance US$2 trillion a year needed to meet 2030 renewable energy goal The world is on track to invest US$6.6 trillion in renewables and grids from 2024 to 2030, leaving a funding gap of just over US$5 trillion. Melodie Michel 13 February 2024
Operations & Finance Top fossil fuel financier Barclays stops funding new oil and gas projects The bank's previous climate plan was criticised for lacking a commitment to end new oil and gas expansion. Melodie Michel 09 February 2024
CSO Futures Weekly CSO Futures Weekly: The sustainability impact of generative AI Tips to mitigate AI's carbon risks, leadership changes at top corporations, interview with Zurich's head of sustainability and a discussion on climate resilience... Melodie Michel 08 February 2024
Operations & Finance Investors support sustainability criteria and transparent climate reporting ESG backlash in the US appears to go against investor preferences. Melodie Michel 05 February 2024
CSO Futures Weekly CSO Futures Weekly: ESG backlash creates ripples in the US The climate battles continues in the US; watch our sustainability governance panel on demand; ESRS adoption partly delayed and more in this week's newsletter. Melodie Michel 25 January 2024
Sustainable Finance US investors pull billions out of sustainable funds amid ESG backlash 2023 was a tough year for sustainable funds, with lower rates of return and increased scrutiny around ESG labels. Melodie Michel 24 January 2024
CSO Futures Weekly CSO Futures Weekly: CSOs are gaining influence – and they will need it this year A conversation with BCG's CSO, the growing influence of sustainability heads, Amazon's puzzling forklift decision and more in this edition. Melodie Michel 11 January 2024
Policy & Standards Change is afoot in sustainable finance labels – and policies France's decision to ban sustainable funds from investing in fossil fuel firms could lead to billions of divestment across Europe. Melodie Michel 11 January 2024