Sustainability Governance Sustainability driven more by risk mitigation than value creation: Survey External factors now top the list of reasons why companies are pursuing sustainability strategies. Melodie Michel 12 May 2026
Aviation Europe flight emissions higher than pre-COVID levels, driven by low-cost airlines "A clear signal that the industry has no intention of cleaning up its act." Melodie Michel 11 May 2026
Food System Better data helps chocolate companies identify persistent gaps in sustainability progress “Most companies have written living-income policies. Few have changed how they actually buy." Melodie Michel 11 May 2026
Banking ‘Climate backsliding’ lowers shareholder confidence in HSBC board at AGM "A strong message of dissent at HSBC’s decision to weaken its approach to coal, oil and gas." Melodie Michel 08 May 2026
CCUS Report: CO2 utilisation market to grow fivefold in next decade The market’s revenue amounted to US$14 billion in 2025. Melodie Michel 08 May 2026
Food System PepsiCo enters partnership to scale green hydrogen-based fertiliser "Switching to low-carbon fertiliser is one of the strongest levers we have to reduce agricultural emissions." Melodie Michel 07 May 2026
Policy & Standards EU Commission opens consultation on revised sustainability reporting standards "Europe has largely held the line on the core double materiality architecture of the framework." Melodie Michel 07 May 2026
climate resilience Countries could yield up to US$68 in benefits for every dollar invested in climate health solutions “Health is the most human face of climate change." Melodie Michel 06 May 2026
Sustainable from the start Sustainable from the Start: Blooming Haus “The flower industry has a quiet sustainability problem." Melodie Michel 06 May 2026
EUDR European Commission ends EUDR uncertainty with review package “We’re encouraged to see the EUDR finally moving from promise to practice." Melodie Michel 05 May 2026
Fossil fuels Methane emissions showed ‘no sign’ of decline in 2025 Around 70% of methane emissions from fossil fuels could be abated with existing technologies. Melodie Michel 05 May 2026
Artificial Intelligence The CSO’s AI reckoning: Fernanda Torre on governance, energy and strategic value “We are in the Wild West when it comes to AI at the moment." Melodie Michel 04 May 2026