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Germany’s emissions gap widens as recent policies slow down energy transition

Climate Targets

Germany’s emissions gap widens as recent policies slow down energy transition

“Germany has both the opportunity and the obligation to reverse recent climate policy rollbacks in its Climate Action Plan."

18 March 2026

UK’s largest pension fund amends voting policy to fight climate backtracking

Sustainable Finance

UK’s largest pension fund amends voting policy to fight climate backtracking

“Nest is taking exactly the kind of clear, practical action savers need right now."

13 March 2026

Nordic countries form front against further weakening of ETS2

Policy & Standards

Nordic countries form front against further weakening of ETS2

ETS2 is set to impose a carbon tax on heating and vehicle emissions from 2028.

18 February 2026

Number of companies with SBTi-validated climate targets reaches 10,000

Climate Targets

Number of companies with SBTi-validated climate targets reaches 10,000

“The world is making progress towards a net zero future despite set-backs and strong political headwinds."

26 January 2026

Morrisons aims for value chain net zero emissions by 2050 with new SBTi targets

Climate Targets

Morrisons aims for value chain net zero emissions by 2050 with new SBTi targets

"Additional targets for forest, land and agriculture emissions reflect the importance of land-use and agricultural impacts across the business."

15 December 2025

Dassault Systèmes Chief Sustainability Officer Philippine de T’Serclaes on driving decarbonisation through virtualisation

People & Culture

Dassault Systèmes Chief Sustainability Officer Philippine de T’Serclaes on driving decarbonisation through virtualisation

"Virtual twins could help avoid 7.5 gigatonnes of CO2 emissions by 2030."

26 November 2025

COP30 tensions escalate as latest draft removes all mentions of fossil fuels roadmap

COP30 tensions escalate as latest draft removes all mentions of fossil fuels roadmap

At least 25 countries have vowed to block any agreement that does not include a roadmap to transition away from fossil fuels.

21 November 2025

Deutsche Bank launches transition finance framework and new targets

Sustainable Finance

Deutsche Bank launches transition finance framework and new targets

The bank plans to allocate an extra €460 billion to sustainable initiatives in the next five years.

20 November 2025

2035 NDCs so far ‘make no difference’ to global warming outlook

Paris Agreement

2035 NDCs so far ‘make no difference’ to global warming outlook

The emissions gap to a 1.5°C future is expected to grow by 2 billion tonnes from 2030 to 2035.

13 November 2025

SBTi unveils second draft of Corporate Net Zero Standard update

Climate Targets

SBTi unveils second draft of Corporate Net Zero Standard update

The updates are meant to reinforce scientific integrity while improving clarity, actionability, and usability.

06 November 2025

EU Council agrees on 90% reduction target for 2040 – with up to 5% offset by carbon credits

Policy & Standards

EU Council agrees on 90% reduction target for 2040 – with up to 5% offset by carbon credits

The target could be reviewed every two years.

05 November 2025

Net zero targets triple as companies report SBTi benefits

Climate Targets

Net zero targets triple as companies report SBTi benefits

"Ambitious climate action isn’t just good for the planet – it drives competitiveness, investor confidence, and long-term growth."

03 November 2025