Carbon accounting

Sustainability leaders voice concern over Exxon-backed carbon accounting initiative

"Fragmentation into parallel accounting systems would increase costs, reduce comparability and weaken investor confidence."

Melodie Michel

26 January 2026

Climate Targets

Number of companies with SBTi-validated climate targets reaches 10,000

“The world is making progress towards a net zero future despite set-backs and strong political headwinds."

Melodie Michel

26 January 2026

Energy Transition

For the first time, renewables generate more electricity than fossil fuels in the EU

“The next priority for the EU should be to put a serious dent in reliance on expensive, imported gas."

Melodie Michel

23 January 2026

Nature capital

World invests 30 times more to destroy nature than to protect it

Investment in nature-based solutions needs to grow by 2.5 times to US$571 billion per year by 2030.

Melodie Michel

22 January 2026

Mining

US accelerates permitting process for deep sea mining projects

“Deep seabed mining is key to unlocking a domestic source of critical minerals for the United States."

Melodie Michel

22 January 2026

ESG Reporting

Sustainability regulation in 2026: From frameworks to enforcement

Across regions and regulatory themes, a consistent message emerges: preparation must extend beyond the reporting function.

Melodie Michel

21 January 2026

Water risk

World entering ‘water bankruptcy’ era – adaptation necessary

"Water bankruptcy is not a series of isolated local crises, but a shared global risk that demands a new type of response."

Melodie Michel

21 January 2026

Circular Economy

Report warns of supply chain tensions threatening EV boom, pushes for battery circularity

"This is our window of opportunity to turn mineral risk into a competitive advantage."

Melodie Michel

20 January 2026

People & Culture

7-Eleven Chief Marketing and Sustainability Officer steps down

Marissa Jarratt is “taking a moment to reflect and recharge before [her] next chapter”.

Melodie Michel

20 January 2026

Biodiversity

Sustainable Markets Initiative unveils plan to create marine protected area in Antarctica

“The real question is whether industry chooses to engage constructively, and be part of the solution, or remain on the sidelines."

Melodie Michel

19 January 2026

Oceans

‘Historic’: High Seas Treaty enters into force

NGOs are now working to make a target of protecting 30% of the ocean by 2030 legally binding.

Melodie Michel

19 January 2026

Carbon market

Microsoft inks large deal with soil carbon credit firm Indigo

This is one of the first soil carbon deals to feature credits approved under the ICVCM's Core Carbon Principles.

Melodie Michel

16 January 2026