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More than 40% of global market capitalisation is now covered by science-based targets

Climate Targets

More than 40% of global market capitalisation is now covered by science-based targets

"The message is clear: if businesses want to be ahead of the curve, then science-based targets are where businesses start.”

18 August 2025

Real estate investors failing to take ‘basic steps’ to address climate change

Real estate investors failing to take ‘basic steps’ to address climate change

"Given the size of this sector, we need managers to step up and take responsibility for their impacts."

15 August 2025

What to expect at COP30 – and why many CSOs are sitting this one out

What to expect at COP30 – and why many CSOs are sitting this one out

COP30 is widely expected to be a consequential climate summit.

05 August 2025

Climate targets are curbing corporate emissions growth – but not fast enough

Climate targets are curbing corporate emissions growth – but not fast enough

MSCI estimates that the 1.5°C budget of listed firms will be exhausted within three years.

25 July 2025

OCS ESG Director Jacky So on setting sustainability ambitions in a fast-growing business

People & Culture

OCS ESG Director Jacky So on setting sustainability ambitions in a fast-growing business

“We want to bring that of everyone on that journey."

23 July 2025

Climate target credibility on the rise – but transition gaps remain

Climate Targets

Climate target credibility on the rise – but transition gaps remain

"Awareness of what constitutes credible corporate climate action is growing among companies and standard setters."

10 July 2025

Maintaining cars’ zero emissions target is EU’s chance to regain competitiveness: T&E

Maintaining cars’ zero emissions target is EU’s chance to regain competitiveness: T&E

Backtracking on the EU's 2035 ban on combustion engines would put 1 million jobs at risk.

08 July 2025

UBS names Christian Leitz as its new Chief Sustainability Officer

People & Culture

UBS names Christian Leitz as its new Chief Sustainability Officer

This year, UBS delayed its operational emissions target by 10 years and stepped away from ESG-linked compensation.

08 July 2025

EU proposes 90% emissions reduction target for 2040 – with flexibility to use carbon credits

Climate Targets

EU proposes 90% emissions reduction target for 2040 – with flexibility to use carbon credits

"Allowing offsets to meet climate goals is a cop out."

02 July 2025

SBTi invites companies to pilot draft Net Zero Standard V2

Policy & Standards

SBTi invites companies to pilot draft Net Zero Standard V2

A pilot survey is running until August 15.

17 June 2025