Artificial Intelligence

Just 2% of firms have adequate responsible AI measures in place

AI incidents can cause direct financial losses, with 26% costing more than US$1 million.

Melodie Michel

19 August 2025

Electric Vehicles

EV infrastructure: More than 200 million charging ports expected by 2040

Annual EV infrastructure spend could reach US$300 billion by 2040.

Melodie Michel

19 August 2025

Transition Finance

Transition Finance Council opens consultation on entity-level guidelines

The final guidelines are due to be published in March 2026.

Melodie Michel

18 August 2025

Climate Targets

More than 40% of global market capitalisation is now covered by science-based targets

"The message is clear: if businesses want to be ahead of the curve, then science-based targets are where businesses start.”

Melodie Michel

18 August 2025

Plastic Pollution

Global Plastics Treaty collapse: ‘fragmented’ transition ahead

“The downstream effects will be felt across the plastics value chain."

Melodie Michel

18 August 2025

Buildings

Real estate investors failing to take ‘basic steps’ to address climate change

"Given the size of this sector, we need managers to step up and take responsibility for their impacts."

Melodie Michel

15 August 2025

Artificial Intelligence

Why are former Microsoft employees raising the alarm about AI emissions?

“This issue cannot continue to fly under the radar."

Melodie Michel

15 August 2025

CSO Futures Community

CSO Futures Sustainability Leaders Community Insider - August 14 summary notes

A summary of the August meeting of the CSO Futures Sustainability Leaders Community.

Melodie Michel

14 August 2025

Deforestation

Financial institutions provided nearly US$9tn to ‘deforestation economy’ in 2024

BBVA, Deutsche Bank and Lloyds Banking group are the only FIs to screen all high-risk commodities.

Melodie Michel

14 August 2025

Plastic Pollution

Strong concerns over latest Global Plastics Treaty draft as negotiation deadline looms

The voice of oil-producing nations can be felt throughout the new text, which will likely be rejected.

Melodie Michel

14 August 2025