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Meat and dairy sector ‘mirrors fossil fuel tactics’ to stall EU climate legislation: report

Meat and dairy sector ‘mirrors fossil fuel tactics’ to stall EU climate legislation: report

"Without science-based policies tackling the sector, it does not seem likely that European agricultural GHG emissions will reduce in line with 1.5°C."

29 May 2024

US government releases carbon offsetting principles, hopes to boost voluntary carbon market

Policy & Standards

US government releases carbon offsetting principles, hopes to boost voluntary carbon market

The principles draw from other carbon market integrity guidelines from the ICVCM and VCMI.

28 May 2024

China latest of 20+ jurisdictions to integrate ISSB standards into sustainability disclosures

Policy & Standards

China latest of 20+ jurisdictions to integrate ISSB standards into sustainability disclosures

China published its draft Corporate Sustainability Disclosure Standards yesterday.

28 May 2024

Vodafone plans to halve Scope 3 emission in just four years

Transition Planning

Vodafone plans to halve Scope 3 emission in just four years

The company’s value chain emissions have increased by 20%, or more than 1 million tonnes, since 2020.

28 May 2024

Abrdn names new Chief Sustainability Officer amid governance restructuring

People & Culture

Abrdn names new Chief Sustainability Officer amid governance restructuring

The firm has announced a “transformation programme” aimed at cutting at least £150 million in annual costs by 2025.

27 May 2024

Big Tech bets on carbon credits as AI climate impact grows

Carbon removals

Big Tech bets on carbon credits as AI climate impact grows

Nature-based projects to remove CO2 from the atmosphere are often criticised for exaggerating their positive impacts, but the Symbiosis Coalition hopes to raise quality standards.

27 May 2024

Investors call for global ISSB adoption by 2025

Policy & Standards

Investors call for global ISSB adoption by 2025

Over 40% of the world’s 4,000 largest listed firms still did not disclose their Scope 1 and 2 emissions in 2022.

27 May 2024

Publicis Groupe creates top sustainability role

People & Culture

Publicis Groupe creates top sustainability role

As Chief Impact Officer, Nannette LaFond-Dufour is responsible for driving all of the group’s ESG commitments, including its climate targets and DEI strategy.

24 May 2024

CSO Futures Weekly: EV supply chains have a long way to go

CSO Futures Weekly

CSO Futures Weekly: EV supply chains have a long way to go

Human rights and environmental risks abound for EV makers, climate tensions grow in the US and fashion brands step up their game.

23 May 2024

Survey: 85% of firms see sustainability as a financial opportunity

People & Culture

Survey: 85% of firms see sustainability as a financial opportunity

“Sustainability strategies and core business strategies are converging.”

23 May 2024

ExxonMobil lawsuit against activist shareholders greenlit amid growing investor outrage

Climate litigation

ExxonMobil lawsuit against activist shareholders greenlit amid growing investor outrage

Several other shareholders have come forward to protest the company’s legal action.

23 May 2024