Data Centre Emissions Microsoft publishes methodology for data centre cooling lifecycle assessment Renewable-powered cold plate cooling reduces emissions and water consumption compared to air cooling. Melodie Michel 05 May 2025
People & Culture Inter IKEA Group names new Chief Sustainability Officer Lena Julle has over 30 years of experience at IKEA, and replaced Pär Stenmark. Melodie Michel 05 May 2025
CSO BP eliminates top sustainability role, yielding to investor pressure BP’s profits experienced a record drop in the past year, posting just US$687 million in Q1 2025. Melodie Michel 02 May 2025
Sustainable Finance HSBC investors demand renewed climate commitment after ‘deeply concerning signals’ "If the bank fails to do so it should not expect shareholders to remain silent." Melodie Michel 02 May 2025
ESG Reporting More Scope 3, less ESG: Sustainability disclosures amid shifting policy environment "Many companies are adjusting terminology in response to backlash." Melodie Michel 02 May 2025
Energy Transition Electrification and AI drive businesses to seek clean energy self-sufficiency 70% of firms plan to invest in on-site generation and battery storage in the next three years. Melodie Michel 01 May 2025
Aviation Air New Zealand charts new emissions pathway after dropping SBTi target "We want to be very honest about what we think is possible given the challenges involved in decarbonising the aviation sector." Melodie Michel 01 May 2025
Water risk Kering launches water resilience strategy "It's crucial that corporate water commitments evolve from focusing on reducing water consumption to become water-positive." Melodie Michel 01 May 2025
People & Culture Former Decathlon CSO Anna Turrell on leaning into discomfort and finding rays of hope as a sustainability leader “We have to be more honest with each other." Melodie Michel 30 April 2025
Sustainable Finance RBC drops sustainable finance goal citing changing methodology and greenwashing laws The bank was aiming to provide C$500 billion in sustainable finance by the end of this year. Melodie Michel 30 April 2025