Artificial Intelligence

What's the environmental impact of an AI query? A definitive directory

All the energy, water and emissions data shared by Big Tech and nonprofits to date.

Melodie Michel

11 November 2025

COP30

COP30 starts with launch of TFFF and pledge to quadruple sustainable fuels

Environmentalists worry the development of biofuels may jeopardise food system sustainability.

Melodie Michel

10 November 2025

Nature disclosures

ISSB starts standard-setting process for nature disclosures as 700+ companies adopt TNFD framework

TNFD is expected to stop its technical work in 2027.

Melodie Michel

10 November 2025

Nature disclosures

TNFD shares recommendations to improve nature data and launch NDPF

The taskforce has laid out a financing and governance blueprint for the Nature Data Public Facility.

Melodie Michel

07 November 2025

Banking

‘Profoundly irresponsible’: HSBC updates climate transition plan with looser sector-specific targets

The bank has changed sector-specific financed emissions targets from fixed targets to ranges.

Melodie Michel

07 November 2025

Climate Targets

SBTi unveils second draft of Corporate Net Zero Standard update

The updates are meant to reinforce scientific integrity while improving clarity, actionability, and usability.

Melodie Michel

06 November 2025

COP30

1.5°C still achievable – if the world pursues ‘highest possible ambition’

"The window to minimise overshoot is still open but narrowing fast."

Melodie Michel

06 November 2025

Policy & Standards

EU Council agrees on 90% reduction target for 2040 – with up to 5% offset by carbon credits

The target could be reviewed every two years.

Melodie Michel

05 November 2025

CSO

OXCCU Chief Sustainability Officer Naomi Wise on balancing SAF growth and circularity

“Everything comes back to money at this time."

Melodie Michel

05 November 2025

People & Culture

Unilever Chief Sustainability Officer Rebecca Marmot steps down

Michael Stewart joined in September as Chief Corporate Affairs and Communications Officer.

Melodie Michel

04 November 2025

Nature Targets

TNFD releases guide on integrating nature in climate transition plans

The guide helps companies align with global policy goals to halt and reverse biodiversity loss by 2030.

Melodie Michel

04 November 2025

Climate Targets

Net zero targets triple as companies report SBTi benefits

"Ambitious climate action isn’t just good for the planet – it drives competitiveness, investor confidence, and long-term growth."

Melodie Michel

03 November 2025