SAF SAF production to double in 2025 – but ‘policy shortcomings’ are hiking up prices IATA estimates that Europe’s SAF mandates have made SAF five times more costly than conventional jet fuel. Melodie Michel 02 June 2025
Sustainability Governance Companies ‘all in’ on sustainability 40% more confident about business outlook Just 5% of European companies see no distinction between their business and sustainability strategies. Melodie Michel 02 June 2025
Climate disclosures 600 FIs now committed to PCAF financial emissions disclosures PCAF is working to expand its standard and cover new asset classes such as transition finance. Melodie Michel 30 May 2025
Banking Report highlights UK banks’ fossil fuel exclusion loopholes NatWest was the only bank to provide more financing to green companies than to fossil fuels between 2020 and 2024. Melodie Michel 30 May 2025
Carbon market Voluntary carbon market up for ‘bumpy ride’ as integrity grows This is the third consecutive year of contraction, with both transaction volumes and prices down. Melodie Michel 29 May 2025
SAF New SAF platform expects US$30mn of 'immediate demand' SAF certificates decouple the environmental benefits of sustainable aviation fuel from physical volumes. Melodie Michel 29 May 2025
Sustainable Finance Asset managers’ SFDR disclosures still too generic despite 'credible progress' "Credible, clear disclosures are possible – but they are still far from the norm." Melodie Michel 29 May 2025
Climate risk Global temperatures increasingly likely to rise beyond 1.5ºC "Unfortunately, this WMO report provides no sign of respite over the coming years." Melodie Michel 28 May 2025
Climate Targets Companies call for ambitious 2040 climate target as EU 'closes in' on 2030 goals The EU is on track to cut emissions by around 54% by 2030. Melodie Michel 28 May 2025
Climate Targets SHEIN seeks 25% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2030 Global Sustainability Head Mustan Lalani: ‘The work starts now.' Melodie Michel 28 May 2025
EU Omnibus EU poised to exempt 90% of importers from Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism 99% of CO2 emissions from iron, steel, aluminium and cement imports still covered. Melodie Michel 27 May 2025
Plastic Pollution Recycled plastics 30 years and €400bn away from cost parity with virgin plastics "Moving the needle will require a systems approach with regulatory support." Melodie Michel 27 May 2025