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Unilever, Ingka Group and others call for stronger government ambition at COP30

Unilever, Ingka Group and others call for stronger government ambition at COP30

"Now is the moment when bolder national ambition can minimise the likelihood of the worst climate scenarios."

11 November 2025

What's the environmental impact of an AI query? A definitive directory

Artificial Intelligence

What's the environmental impact of an AI query? A definitive directory

All the energy, water and emissions data shared by Big Tech and nonprofits to date.

11 November 2025

COP30 starts with launch of TFFF and pledge to quadruple sustainable fuels

COP30 starts with launch of TFFF and pledge to quadruple sustainable fuels

Environmentalists worry the development of biofuels may jeopardise food system sustainability.

10 November 2025

ISSB starts standard-setting process for nature disclosures as 700+ companies adopt TNFD framework

Nature disclosures

ISSB starts standard-setting process for nature disclosures as 700+ companies adopt TNFD framework

TNFD is expected to stop its technical work in 2027.

10 November 2025

TNFD shares recommendations to improve nature data and launch NDPF

Nature disclosures

TNFD shares recommendations to improve nature data and launch NDPF

The taskforce has laid out a financing and governance blueprint for the Nature Data Public Facility.

07 November 2025

‘Profoundly irresponsible’: HSBC updates climate transition plan with looser sector-specific targets

‘Profoundly irresponsible’: HSBC updates climate transition plan with looser sector-specific targets

The bank has changed sector-specific financed emissions targets from fixed targets to ranges.

07 November 2025

SBTi unveils second draft of Corporate Net Zero Standard update

Climate Targets

SBTi unveils second draft of Corporate Net Zero Standard update

The updates are meant to reinforce scientific integrity while improving clarity, actionability, and usability.

06 November 2025

1.5°C still achievable – if the world pursues ‘highest possible ambition’

1.5°C still achievable – if the world pursues ‘highest possible ambition’

"The window to minimise overshoot is still open but narrowing fast."

06 November 2025

EU Council agrees on 90% reduction target for 2040 – with up to 5% offset by carbon credits

Policy & Standards

EU Council agrees on 90% reduction target for 2040 – with up to 5% offset by carbon credits

The target could be reviewed every two years.

05 November 2025

OXCCU Chief Sustainability Officer Naomi Wise on balancing SAF growth and circularity

OXCCU Chief Sustainability Officer Naomi Wise on balancing SAF growth and circularity

“Everything comes back to money at this time."

05 November 2025