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
Fashion From big promises to disillusion: Taking stock of fashion’s sustainable transformation "If we don't change, we fundamentally don't have a business model that will work in the next 20 to 30 years." Melodie Michel 27 May 2025
EU Omnibus MEPs submit amendments to Omnibus directive as watchdog launches formal inquiry Proposed amendments to the Omnibus directive are due to be debated in Parliament by July. Melodie Michel 26 May 2025
People & Culture Brazil’s Petrobras on the hunt for next Chief Sustainability Officer Mauricio Tolamsquim has left the company to join the board of Brazilian utility Eletrobras. Melodie Michel 26 May 2025
Climate Targets PepsiCo adopts transparent approach to climate target adjustment "Our sustainability journey will not always be linear." Melodie Michel 26 May 2025