COP31

World leaders at COP31 focus on building resilient cities

Over 100 national leaders came at the COP31 World Leaders' Summit to accelerate action and investment in more resilient and sustainable cities.

Susan Wright

13 November 2026

Appointments

Levi Strauss & Co announces new chief sustainability officer

Levi Strauss & Co (LS&Co) has announced that Jeannie Renné-Malone will join the company as vice president, chief sustainability officer, effective December 1.

Susan Wright

13 November 2026

Electrification

Countries endorse 35x35 electrification pledge at COP31

At the COP31 Leaders’ Summit, a set of countries endorsed the presidency’s pledge of increasing electricity’s share of final global energy use from around 23% today to 35% by 2035.

Susan Wright

12 November 2026

Conferences

Ecologi’s Conference of Business Overview – CSO Futures members welcome to attend

On 18 November, Ecologi's Conference of Business turns the politics and policy of COP31 into what they mean for your business, and maps out practical steps to take. Ad, the company welcomes all members of the CSO community to go along and take part.

Susan Wright

12 November 2026

CSO Futures Community

CSO Futures Sustainability Leaders Community Insider: October 2026 meeting

The last meeting of the CSO Futures Sustainability Leaders Community covered the subject ‘reframing climate: from environmental responsibility to competitive advantage’.

Susan Wright

11 November 2026

Baku Climate Action Week

CHAMP leaders call for stronger national-subnational partnerships to accelerate climate action

For the first time, national and subnational leaders within the Coalition for High Ambition Multilevel Partnerships (CHAMP) for Climate Action have united behind a shared call for stronger collaboration across all levels of government to turn climate ambition into delivery.

Susan Wright

11 November 2026

Emission reductions

Some 95% of new city climate targets set in the last decade found to exceed

Cities and local governments are leading global climate ambition, with 58% of Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy signatories setting more ambitious emissions reduction targets than their national governments, according to the alliance's 2026 Impact Report.

Susan Wright

11 November 2026

Emissions targets

EU on track for 2030 emissions targets, but progress must accelerate

The EU is still on track to achieve its 2030 climate targets, according to the latest annual progress review published by the European Environment Agency (EEA).

Susan Wright

10 November 2026

Nature

Nature, adaptation and the forest roadmap

COP31 opened with sharp warnings about climate overshoot and the need for faster delivery.

Susan Wright

10 November 2026

Standards

Sixteen global organisations unite to champion international standards in the climate action agenda

As COP 31 gets underway, organisations IEC, ISO and ULSE, along with 13 other international partners, will reconvene the Standards Pavilion, continuing joint efforts to position international standards at the heart of climate implementation as practical tools for effective and accountable action.

Susan Wright

09 November 2026

COP31

COP31 begins: UN Climate Change Conference

The UN Climate Change Conference begins today (9 to 20 November 2026) in Antalya, Türkiye.

Susan Wright

09 November 2026

Appointments

Ingka Group appoints Erika Intiso as chief sustainability officer

Effective 15 November 2026, Erika Intiso will become new chief sustainability officer at Ingka Group, the largest IKEA retailer. She succeeds Karen Pflug, who will remain with Ingka Group until the end of the year, working alongside Erika to ensure a smooth transition.

Susan Wright

06 November 2026