Net Zero Banking Alliance NZBA’s fate to be decided by the end of September The alliance has paused its activities while remaining members vote on its future. Melodie Michel 28 August 2025
Scope 3 SHEIN partners with Lufthansa Cargo to tackle enormous transportation footprint SHEIN's transportation emissions stand at more than 8.5 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent. Melodie Michel 28 August 2025
Climate Tech Frontier coalition backs ocean carbon removal solution in US$31mn deal Ocean alkalinity enhancement has a credible path to under US$100 per tonne. Melodie Michel 27 August 2025
Nature Strategy Nature-positive transition pathways ‘critical’ for private sector nature investment “A real plan to save UK nature must bring the private sector with it." Melodie Michel 27 August 2025
Carbon market New Verra-approved tool uses AI to measure soil carbon in agricultural projects Several firms have committed to implementing this tool, including Bayer, rTek, Anthesis, and Cool Path. Melodie Michel 27 August 2025
Energy Transition Investment in renewables hits record US$386 billion "Investors and developers are rethinking capital allocation and putting their money where project returns are strongest." Melodie Michel 26 August 2025
People & Culture People are the ‘blind spot’ in companies’ supply chain sustainability strategies: WRI “If you are building a supply chain for the future, you can’t just cut emissions — you have to factor in the billions of people doing the work." Melodie Michel 26 August 2025
People & Culture Colliers Canada names Head of Sustainability and ESG Ali Hoss was previously Chief Sustainability Officer at Triovest, which was acquired by Colliers in 2025. Melodie Michel 26 August 2025
People & Culture Westpac promotes sustainability lead to Deputy CSO The Australian bank recently poached BHP’s former CSO Fiona Wild to take the helm of its sustainability strategy. Melodie Michel 25 August 2025
Deforestation Major brands join forces to protect Indonesia biodiversity-rich area from deforestation Aceh is home to endangered elephants, tigers, rhinos, and orangutans. Melodie Michel 25 August 2025
Artificial Intelligence Google shares AI power, water and emissions data for the first time Are the tech giant's calculations reliable? Melodie Michel 22 August 2025
Policy & Standards What the EU-US trade agreement means for sustainability rules The deal is likely to affect CSDDD, CSRD and CBAM implementation. Melodie Michel 22 August 2025