Construction UK built environment sector launches Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard This is the first agreed methodology to define what net zero carbon means for the building sector. Melodie Michel 12 March 2026
Energy Transition Solar remains largest source of new power capacity in the US, despite slowdown “Strong demand growth combined with escalating costs of new gas plants will allow solar to remain competitive, even without tax credits.” Melodie Michel 11 March 2026
People & Culture OVHCloud’s Gregory Lebourg on why vertical integration could be the cloud industry’s sustainability advantage “Before having a differentiating factor, we should all speak the same language." Melodie Michel 11 March 2026
Nature capital French MP proposes law to make nature a company board member and shareholder “As long as nature’s interests are not represented in board meetings, nature will most often lose out against financial priorities.” Melodie Michel 10 March 2026
Data and Technology Google helps CDP build AI-powered climate adaptation tool Climate resilience financing requirements for subnational governments has soared to a record US$105 billion. Melodie Michel 10 March 2026
Sustainable Finance London Stock Exchange Group launches new ESG scores and analytics The new features aim to help financial institutions safeguard against greenwashing and embed ESG considerations. Melodie Michel 09 March 2026
Climate risk EU shown to ‘massively’ underestimate climate impact on debt-to-GDP ratios "We can leave the economic consequences of climate change out of our models, but not out of our future." Melodie Michel 09 March 2026
People & Culture Vale Base Metals Chief Sustainability Officer leaves for Alcoa Vale has made no announcement about Olson’s departure. Melodie Michel 06 March 2026
SAF New partnership launched to accelerate SAF certificate adoption "We’re applying our decades of experience to bring more companies into the climate transition and accelerate emissions reductions." Melodie Michel 05 March 2026
Policy & Standards EU’s Industrial Accelerator Act criticised for protecting fossil fuel interests “This proposal brings the carrot for industrial decarbonisation, but it lacks the stick." Melodie Michel 05 March 2026
Supply chains Automotive: Gap between sustainability leaders and laggards is growing "Ford, Volvo and Mercedes set the curve and demonstrated how much climate laggards like Toyota have fallen behind." Melodie Michel 04 March 2026
People & Culture Marex Head of Sustainability Cristina Sutu on the challenge and necessity of integrating climate risk into financial planning "Trying to connect the dots can be quite tricky." Melodie Michel 04 March 2026