Buildings

More countries are integrating green building plans into national climate goals

"Buildings are not just part of the climate challenge – they are one of our most powerful solutions."

Melodie Michel

23 October 2025

Deforestation

EU maintains Deforestation Regulation implementation date

"This package could strike a robust compromise."

Melodie Michel

22 October 2025

EU Omnibus

Omnibus uncertainty to continue as European Parliament rejects proposal

“The outcome gives us another chance to improve the text and make sure our sustainability and due diligence rules actually matter."

Melodie Michel

22 October 2025

Sustainable from the start

Sustainable from the start: Houston & Hawkes

"Overnight it became a very, very strong USP."

Melodie Michel

22 October 2025

State of Climate Action

‘All systems flashing red’ as no sector is on track to meet climate goals

“A decade of delay has dangerously narrowed the path to 1.5°C."

Melodie Michel

22 October 2025

Survey

Net zero momentum remains strong among UK businesses

51% of companies have received requests for carbon data from customers or as part of tenders.

Melodie Michel

21 October 2025

Policy & Standards

GHG Protocol opens consultation on Scope 2 accounting update

Some of the changes proposed could dramatically change the way companies calculate and report their purchased energy emissions.

Melodie Michel

20 October 2025

Food System

Report: Major meat and dairy companies emit more GHG than fossil fuel producers

“Farms that restore nature and communities, not corporate-controlled factories, should be at the centre of our food system."

Melodie Michel

20 October 2025

Shipping

Countries cave to Trump pressure and table net zero shipping framework

"It was a process bent to the will of the US through threats and intimidation.”

Melodie Michel

20 October 2025

Fossil fuels

Historic motion paves way for fossil fuel phase-out; AI enables oil production ramp-up

IUCN members have just adopted the strongest language on fossil fuels and the climate crisis.

Melodie Michel

17 October 2025

Net zero

The Crown Estate announces sector-specific decarbonisation plans

The Crown Estate's 2024-25 carbon footprint stands at just over 1.5 million tonnes of CO2e, slightly up from the previous period.

Melodie Michel

17 October 2025

ESG Reporting

Nearly all companies in the S&P 500 now report on sustainability

"Despite the anti-ESG pushback in some quarters, corporate America continues to push forward with more detailed reporting."

Melodie Michel

16 October 2025