Microsoft starts recycling rare earth elements from data centre hardware
China is estimated to be responsible for 70% of global rare earth element production – with US tariffs now standing at 145%.
Shareholders ask Equinor to explain ‘inconsistency’ between oil expansion and climate goals
"If Equinor can’t make its renewables business profitable, it should return excess capital to its investors – not double down on fossil fuel projects."
Mondelez reports close to 10% year-on-year carbon footprint reduction
This is a step change from last year’s report, when Mondelez had only cut its carbon footprint by around 3% compared to its 2018 baseline.
US climate tech investment ‘healthy’ despite headwinds
But founders of climate tech startups are concerned about Trump-era policymaking.
Sustainability leaders hail Climate TRACE real-time emissions data platform
“This level of transparency is a game-changer."
ArcelorMittal ‘increasingly unlikely’ to meet 2030 climate goals due to policy headwinds
The steelmaker has reduced absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 46% since 2018.
EU Commission eases Deforestation Regulation reporting processes
Companies will now be allowed to submit just one due diligence statement per year, instead of one for every shipment.
UK launches carbon market consultation as part of green finance ambitions
"This is an opportunity to deliver on the climate crisis and drive investment and growth."
NGOs challenge EU Commission’s Omnibus proposal
"This reckless move not only weakens sustainability rules but also damages public trust in the EU’s democratic foundations."
EU Council unveils draft position on CSRD and CSDDD revision
Among other things, the Council clarifies the conditions that would warrant sustainability due diligence beyond direct suppliers.
