Policy & Standards

European Parliament will vote on looser CO2 restrictions for carmakers this week

The proposed amendment would allow manufacturers to use a three-year average to meet emissions reduction goals.

Melodie Michel

06 May 2025

Circular Economy

More fashion brands join drive to ‘make money without making new clothes’

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation estimates that the equivalent to a truckload of clothes is burnt or buried in landfill every second.

Melodie Michel

06 May 2025

People & Culture

HSBC AM eliminates Head of Sustainability position

Erin Leonard took on the new position of Global Head of Sustainability at HSBC AM in 2021.

Melodie Michel

06 May 2025

Sustainability Governance

Systemic risks, competition and resilience: What CSOs should focus on in a sustainability 'recession'

For Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL) CEO Lindsay Hooper, “silence is not a strategy”.

Melodie Michel

06 May 2025

Data Centre Emissions

Microsoft publishes methodology for data centre cooling lifecycle assessment

Renewable-powered cold plate cooling reduces emissions and water consumption compared to air cooling.

Melodie Michel

05 May 2025

People & Culture

Inter IKEA Group names new Chief Sustainability Officer

Lena Julle has over 30 years of experience at IKEA, and replaced Pär Stenmark.

Melodie Michel

05 May 2025

CSO

BP eliminates top sustainability role, yielding to investor pressure

BP’s profits experienced a record drop in the past year, posting just US$687 million in Q1 2025.

Melodie Michel

02 May 2025

Sustainable Finance

HSBC investors demand renewed climate commitment after ‘deeply concerning signals’

"If the bank fails to do so it should not expect shareholders to remain silent."

Melodie Michel

02 May 2025

ESG Reporting

More Scope 3, less ESG: Sustainability disclosures amid shifting policy environment

"Many companies are adjusting terminology in response to backlash."

Melodie Michel

02 May 2025

Energy Transition

Electrification and AI drive businesses to seek clean energy self-sufficiency

70% of firms plan to invest in on-site generation and battery storage in the next three years.

Melodie Michel

01 May 2025

Aviation

Air New Zealand charts new emissions pathway after dropping SBTi target

"We want to be very honest about what we think is possible given the challenges involved in decarbonising the aviation sector."

Melodie Michel

01 May 2025

Water risk

Kering launches water resilience strategy

"It's crucial that corporate water commitments evolve from focusing on reducing water consumption to become water-positive."

Melodie Michel

01 May 2025