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Anthropic-xAI deal sparks growing concerns over environmental impact of AI gold rush

Data Centre Emissions

Anthropic-xAI deal sparks growing concerns over environmental impact of AI gold rush

CSOs have a small window of opportunity to nudge the industry towards responsible practices.

20 May 2026

Rebound Returns Head of Sustainability Inge Bujakiewicz-Baars on why circularity is not simply a logistics issue

Rebound Returns Head of Sustainability Inge Bujakiewicz-Baars on why circularity is not simply a logistics issue

"The appetite for sustainability and circularity goes up and down."

20 May 2026

Stellantis announces low-cost electric car to support Europe’s electrification

Electric Vehicles

Stellantis announces low-cost electric car to support Europe’s electrification

"Our customers are calling for a revival of small, stylish vehicles, proudly produced in Europe."

19 May 2026

Australia’s financial regulator notes gaps in first wave of mandatory sustainability disclosures

Australia’s financial regulator notes gaps in first wave of mandatory sustainability disclosures

In general, ASIC says standardised requirements are driving more consistency and comparability.

19 May 2026

Zero-emissions truck mandate would cut inflation and transport costs in the UK

Electrification

Zero-emissions truck mandate would cut inflation and transport costs in the UK

The largest annual increase in consumer inflation caused by a zero emissions HGV mandate is 10 times smaller than the impact of the current oil price shock.

18 May 2026

Germany set to exceed 2030 emissions budget despite projections

Climate Targets

Germany set to exceed 2030 emissions budget despite projections

Germany’s emissions could exceed the budget by 60 to 100 million tonnes of CO2e.

18 May 2026

Wind turbine installation up 23% last year – GWEC highlights ‘impressive growth’

Energy Transition

Wind turbine installation up 23% last year – GWEC highlights ‘impressive growth’

"A testament of the wind sector’s growing importance as a source of reliable, homegrown renewable energy at a time of turmoil."

15 May 2026

CSO Futures Sustainability Leaders Community Insider - May 14 summary notes

CSO Futures Community

CSO Futures Sustainability Leaders Community Insider - May 14 summary notes

Aligning sustainability and financial priorities.

15 May 2026

Only 2 of 400 financial institutions have robust plans to phase out fossil fuels

Sustainable Finance

Only 2 of 400 financial institutions have robust plans to phase out fossil fuels

Just a quarter of FIs' climate transition plans cover financed emissions.

14 May 2026

Caterpillar names new Chief Sustainability and Strategy Officer

People & Culture

Caterpillar names new Chief Sustainability and Strategy Officer

Ebban Clause replaces George Moubayed in the role.

13 May 2026

Canon EMEA Sustainability Director Peter Bragg on the benefits of a product lifecycle target

Canon EMEA Sustainability Director Peter Bragg on the benefits of a product lifecycle target

"The lifecycle target is what really drives conversations around product efficiency, recycled materials, remanufacturing and customer use.”

13 May 2026

Companies expect US$900bn in future climate losses – but still don’t consider extreme weather as a material financial risk

Companies expect US$900bn in future climate losses – but still don’t consider extreme weather as a material financial risk

Companies disclosed nearly US$3 billion in climate losses in 2025 alone.

12 May 2026