Sustainability Reports Scania sets 45% vehicle emission reduction target despite delay on 2025 goal “Our target was set based on certain expectations around the speed of the transition to electric transport." Melodie Michel 10 March 2025
Carbon removals SBTi guidelines expected to spur carbon removal purchases But high prices remain a barrier to adoption. Melodie Michel 07 March 2025
ESG Reporting GRI seeks feedback on new financial services reporting standards “It is more critical than ever to equip capital markets with relevant guidance that can support them in financing the transition to a sustainable global economy.” Melodie Michel 07 March 2025
Carbon market ICVCM approves three cookstove methodologies for high integrity carbon credit label Projects that generate carbon credits by replacing polluting cooking fuels with cleaner alternatives have been under high scrutiny. Melodie Michel 07 March 2025
Aviation Delta Air Lines partners with startup on sustainable aircraft design "It’s critical we also work with a variety of partners to advance revolutionary technologies." Melodie Michel 06 March 2025
Policy & Standards Japan introduces first ISSB-aligned sustainability disclosures standards These will soon become mandatory for companies listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. Melodie Michel 06 March 2025
Electric Vehicles Carmakers welcome proposed EU delay on emissions reduction targets Automakers had been increasingly worried about the upcoming requirement to reduce vehicle emissions by 15%. Melodie Michel 05 March 2025
People & Culture Inchcape Chief Sustainability Officer Mike Bowers on the cultural impacts of the EV transition "Strategy and sustainability are two sides of the same coin." Rachel Willcox 05 March 2025
Climate Targets Wells Fargo drops net zero target in ‘cowardly and shortsighted’ move “Investors expect banks to mitigate risk, not accelerate it.” Melodie Michel 05 March 2025
People & Culture Linkedin Global Sustainability Director quits after 7 months over 'values' “Real sustainability isn’t a marketing campaign or a compliance checkbox." Melodie Michel 04 March 2025
People & Culture I Squared Capital names first Head of Sustainability "Ben’s expertise and leadership will further enhance our overall efforts to create long-term value for our stakeholders.” Melodie Michel 04 March 2025
Guest article The EU’s Omnibus Proposal: A Reckless Retreat from Sustainability "We needed to use the stick, not just the carrot, to push companies towards more sustainable corporate behaviour." Melodie Michel 04 March 2025