Fashion

Coats sees revenue from recycled thread skyrocket amid sustainable fashion focus

"Innovation-led sustainability can not only be good for the planet, but also positive for business.”

Melodie Michel

17 March 2025

CSO

Inchcape CSO changes to support growth ambitions

Mike Bowers will be replaced by current Chief Strategy Officer Liz Brown.

Rachel Willcox

17 March 2025

Policy & Standards

Lawmakers launch bill to ‘protect’ US firms from EU due diligence requirements

The proposal gives the US President free range to take any action deemed necessary to protect US entities from foreign penalties.

Melodie Michel

14 March 2025

Policy & Standards

Divided European Parliament set to vote on EU Omnibus on April 1

“Regulatory schizophrenia that's going to end up increasing compliance costs”.

Melodie Michel

13 March 2025

Methane

Supermarkets urged to disclose and address methane emissions

“Food retailers are ignoring the methane problem hidden in the meat and dairy aisles and risk losing consumer trust."

Melodie Michel

13 March 2025

Policy & Standards

Trump tariffs likely to slow down the energy transition – but there are silver linings

Solar and wind energy costs could rise by as much as 30% and 7% respectively.

Melodie Michel

13 March 2025

People & Culture

NorthStandard names new Head of Sustainability

The marine insurer’s own carbon footprint is minimal, but it aims to drive decarbonisation across the maritime sector.

Rachel Willcox

13 March 2025

Nuclear Energy

Big Tech firms sign pledge to triple global nuclear energy capacity by 2050

This is the first time major businesses beyond the nuclear sector have publicly committed to backing the expansion of nuclear power.

Melodie Michel

12 March 2025

Electric Vehicles

EVs main driver of Volvo’s record 2024 sales

Fully electric cars now represent 23% of Volvo's total sales.

Melodie Michel

12 March 2025

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