climate resilience COP29: Climate resilience gets growing support – but insufficient funds This year's record-low donations to the Adaptation Fund could be linked to negotiations around the new collective quantified goal. Melodie Michel 20 November 2024
Climate risk Climate change tops future risks as more people feel its effects More people feel vulnerable to climate risk in Europe than in the United States. Melodie Michel 15 October 2024
Policy & Standards South Africa adopts climate law mandating GHG reduction targets Sectors covered by the law include agriculture, industry, energy, mining, transportation and forestry. Melodie Michel 23 July 2024
Policy & Standards Labor dept. proposal seeks to protect workers from extreme heat The move comes amid record-high temperatures: Nearly half of the population of the contiguous United States was under extreme heat alerts this week. Olivia Peluso 10 July 2024
Transition Planning CDP: One-quarter of companies now have a 1.5ºC-aligned climate transition plan Corporate adoption of climate transition plans rose last year, with one in four companies now stating they had one in their CDP disclosures. Olivia Peluso 18 June 2024
Transition Planning Transition planning for transformation: Unlocking the CSO’s purpose The regulatory obligation to disclose a transition plan is a chance to increase buy-in for business success in a climate-friendly world. Melodie Michel 06 June 2024
climate resilience Critical minerals supply threatened by climate risk – even under low-emissions scenario “Even if global carbon emissions rapidly decrease, climate disruption poses a serious and growing threat to the world’s ability to produce essential commodities.” Melodie Michel 30 April 2024
Operations & Finance Companies urged to act on water risk in supply chains, with billions of dollars under threat Just half of the 3,163 large companies analysed by CDP currently engage with their supply chains on water issues. Melodie Michel 22 March 2024
Operations & Finance World’s biggest emitters still fail to disclose climate-related business risks The companies analysed include oil and gas majors such as BP, Chevron and TotalEnergies, as well as airlines, miners and large manufacturers. Melodie Michel 22 February 2024
CSO Futures Weekly CSO Futures Weekly: The sustainability impact of generative AI Tips to mitigate AI's carbon risks, leadership changes at top corporations, interview with Zurich's head of sustainability and a discussion on climate resilience... Melodie Michel 08 February 2024