Buildings

Real estate investors failing to take ‘basic steps’ to address climate change

"Given the size of this sector, we need managers to step up and take responsibility for their impacts."

Melodie Michel

15 August 2025

Artificial Intelligence

Why are former Microsoft employees raising the alarm about AI emissions?

“This issue cannot continue to fly under the radar."

Melodie Michel

15 August 2025

CSO Futures Community

CSO Futures Sustainability Leaders Community Insider - August 14 summary notes

A summary of the August meeting of the CSO Futures Sustainability Leaders Community.

Melodie Michel

14 August 2025

Deforestation

Financial institutions provided nearly US$9tn to ‘deforestation economy’ in 2024

BBVA, Deutsche Bank and Lloyds Banking group are the only FIs to screen all high-risk commodities.

Melodie Michel

14 August 2025

Plastic Pollution

Strong concerns over latest Global Plastics Treaty draft as negotiation deadline looms

The voice of oil-producing nations can be felt throughout the new text, which will likely be rejected.

Melodie Michel

14 August 2025

Carbon market

Integrity Council approves first three biochar carbon credit methodologies for CCP label

"The approvals announced today underscore the credibility of this emerging climate solution."

Melodie Michel

13 August 2025

COP30

We Mean Business Coalition urges companies to overcome ‘hesitations’ and show up at COP30

"Corporate presence drives momentum, keeps ambition high in negotiations and demonstrates that the private sector is ready to act."

Melodie Michel

13 August 2025

Circular Economy

UK extends electronic waste fee to online marketplaces

An estimated 100,000 tonnes of electricals are thrown out across the UK every year.

Melodie Michel

12 August 2025

CCUS

BHP leads steel consortium to explore carbon capture hubs in Asia

Each potential hub will present cost and schedule estimates by the end of 2026.

Melodie Michel

12 August 2025

People & Culture

Sainsbury’s unites commercial and sustainability mandates

Rhian Bartlett has been Sainsbury’s Chief Commercial Officer since 2020.

Melodie Michel

12 August 2025

Net Zero Banking Alliance

NZBA loses another major member as Swiss bank UBS withdraws

UBS recently delayed its operational emissions target and scrapped ESG-linked compensation.

Melodie Michel

11 August 2025

Climate Adaptation

Climate risk mitigation investment brings eightfold returns on average

CDP has found a median US$33.1 million worth of opportunities per company that takes environmental action.

Melodie Michel

11 August 2025