Policy & Standards

US announces 61% emissions reduction goal for 2035 – likely to be led by states

Strong leadership by non-federal actors could put the US on a path to 54-62% emissions reductions.

Melodie Michel

20 December 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

Policy & Standards

US firms not waiting for new deadline to prepare for California climate laws

41% of companies have a dedicated team “thoroughly investigating relevant laws and building internal competencies”.

Melodie Michel

22 August 2024

Policy & Standards

FASB: No specific project to integrate SEC climate disclosures in accounting principles

“We do one thing and one thing only, financial accounting and reporting standards.”

Melodie Michel

19 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

Policy & Standards

US government approves US$4.3bn in climate grants from Inflation Reduction Act

The distribution of Inflation Reduction Act funds is a win for the EPA after Trump-era policies weakened its ability to act against climate change.

Melodie Michel

22 July 2024