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UK seeks to produce 10% of critical minerals needs domestically by 2035

Critical minerals

UK seeks to produce 10% of critical minerals needs domestically by 2035

UK demand for lithium – an essential component in batteries – could rise by 1,100% in the next 10 years.

24 November 2025

COP30 falls short on fossil fuels but delivers on forests and adaptation finance

COP30 falls short on fossil fuels but delivers on forests and adaptation finance

"More scrutiny of fossil fuel producers and more money for forests and adaptation, and a new, rising emphasis on trade and implementation."

24 November 2025

COP30 tensions escalate as latest draft removes all mentions of fossil fuels roadmap

COP30 tensions escalate as latest draft removes all mentions of fossil fuels roadmap

At least 25 countries have vowed to block any agreement that does not include a roadmap to transition away from fossil fuels.

21 November 2025

ABN Amro names new Chief Sustainability Officer

People & Culture

ABN Amro names new Chief Sustainability Officer

Sandra Phlippen replaces Solange Rouschop, who has been leading the bank’s sustainability strategy since 2023.

21 November 2025

Deutsche Bank launches transition finance framework and new targets

Sustainable Finance

Deutsche Bank launches transition finance framework and new targets

The bank plans to allocate an extra €460 billion to sustainable initiatives in the next five years.

20 November 2025

Global ESG and Regulatory Compliance Director Mary Jacques on how Lenovo uses AI for sustainability outcomes

Global ESG and Regulatory Compliance Director Mary Jacques on how Lenovo uses AI for sustainability outcomes

The company is leveraging AI for sustainability in manufacturing, product design and sales.

19 November 2025

Global Methane Pledge remains off track despite improvements

Global Methane Pledge remains off track despite improvements

Methane emissions are still expected to increase by 5% between 2020 and 2030.

19 November 2025

Energy transition investment reached record US$2.4tn in 2024, up 20%

Transition Finance

Energy transition investment reached record US$2.4tn in 2024, up 20%

"Funding for renewables is soaring but remains highly concentrated in the most advanced economies."

18 November 2025

CCPI 2026: ‘Clearly visible progress’ in how countries are addressing climate change – except in petrostates

CCPI 2026: ‘Clearly visible progress’ in how countries are addressing climate change – except in petrostates

The 10th annual review of countries’ alignment with the Paris Agreement paints an ambivalent picture.

18 November 2025

Coalition launched to scale up jurisdictional forest carbon credits

Coalition launched to scale up jurisdictional forest carbon credits

"The LEAF Coalition has catalysed a private sector market and now we’re starting to see other buyers take real interest."

17 November 2025

Report highlights human rights blind spots in critical minerals financing

Report highlights human rights blind spots in critical minerals financing

“Europe’s clean energy transition is being financed at the expense of its sustainability track record."

17 November 2025

‘Disastrous race to the bottom’: Reactions to EU Parliament adoption of sustainability Omnibus

‘Disastrous race to the bottom’: Reactions to EU Parliament adoption of sustainability Omnibus

“Rather than simplify EU corporate sustainability policies, they will create additional complexity and cost for investors and companies."

14 November 2025