Sustainable Finance

FCA: Defence companies allowed to receive funds labelled as ‘sustainable’

ESG fund labelling rules “do not prescribe which activities or investments are sustainable”.

Melodie Michel

12 March 2025

Energy Transition

US installed ‘record-breaking’ 50 GW of new solar capacity in 2024

“President Trump’s flurry of executive orders brought uncertainty to the solar industry."

Melodie Michel

11 March 2025

Artificial Intelligence

Energy use concerns dampen businesses’ interest in AI for sustainability

71% of firms believe AI's substantial energy consumption may outweigh its benefits for sustainability.

Melodie Michel

11 March 2025

Climate Adaptation

Physical climate risks could cost firms US$1.2tn a year by 2050

Too few companies are investing in climate adaptation, despite significant returns.

Melodie Michel

11 March 2025

People & Culture

Anthesis Chief Sustainability Officer Paul Crewe: ‘Business momentum for sustainability transcends political cycles’

Anthesis works with 30% of the FTSE 100, 20% of the Fortune 500, and large brands on their sustainability strategies.

Melodie Michel

11 March 2025

Nature disclosures

TNFD launches pre-COP30 nature disclosure adoption campaign

A webinar on April 2 will explain the benefits of creating TNFD-aligned nature disclosures to prospective adopters.

Melodie Michel

10 March 2025

Sustainability Reports

Scania sets 45% vehicle emission reduction target despite delay on 2025 goal

“Our target was set based on certain expectations around the speed of the transition to electric transport."

Melodie Michel

10 March 2025

Carbon removals

SBTi guidelines expected to spur carbon removal purchases

But high prices remain a barrier to adoption.

Melodie Michel

07 March 2025

ESG Reporting

GRI seeks feedback on new financial services reporting standards

“It is more critical than ever to equip capital markets with relevant guidance that can support them in financing the transition to a sustainable global economy.”

Melodie Michel

07 March 2025

Carbon market

ICVCM approves three cookstove methodologies for high integrity carbon credit label

Projects that generate carbon credits by replacing polluting cooking fuels with cleaner alternatives have been under high scrutiny.

Melodie Michel

07 March 2025