Climate disclosures

Nearly 70% of large US-listed firms now disclose Scope 3 emissions

“While companies are setting more ambitious climate goals, few are sharing how they plan to get there."

Melodie Michel

22 May 2025

People & Culture

CDP to cut staff by 20% in impact-focused restructure

“The restructure announced today will enable CDP to invest in the resilience and innovation of tomorrow."

Melodie Michel

14 May 2025

Policy & Standards

Basel Committee stands firm against US pressure to dilute work on climate risk

The Committee will prioritise its work to analyse the impact of extreme weather events on financial risks.

Melodie Michel

13 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

Climate disclosures

CDP: Just 2% of disclosing companies demonstrate environmental leadership

"2025 must be the year all companies move decisively from transparency to action."

Melodie Michel

23 April 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

Sustainable Finance

Anti-ESG pushback: a chance for sustainable finance to grow into its own

Watering down sustainability regulations means losing an important lever for sustainable finance – but other crucial drivers remain intact.

Melodie Michel

25 February 2025

Guest article

Challenges in disclosure of Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions in vertically integrated firms

Harry Broadman of WestExec Advisors and RAND Corporation, discusses practical issues hindering reliable supply chain emissions data.

Melodie Michel

20 February 2025

Policy & Standards

SEC signals intention to dismantle hard-fought climate disclosure rule

The move had been expected since Donald Trump was reelected on an anti-ESG agenda in November.

Melodie Michel

12 February 2025

Climate disclosures

New York State introduces mandatory climate disclosure bill

Scope 1 and 2 emissions reporting could be made mandatory from 2027, and Scope 3 from 2028.

Melodie Michel

03 February 2025

People & Culture

Rebalance, be adaptive, own your identity: Hopeful advice for US sustainability leaders as Trump takes office

The regulatory landscape may change, but the business case for sustainability remains too strong to ignore.

Melodie Michel

20 January 2025

Sustainability Governance

ESG-linked pay incentives seen as top lever for corporate climate action

Other levers include having a climate transition plan and an internal carbon price.

Melodie Michel

15 January 2025