Net zero

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.

Melodie Michel

25 July 2025

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."

Melodie Michel

23 July 2025

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."

Melodie Michel

10 July 2025

Automotive

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.

Melodie Michel

08 July 2025

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.

Melodie Michel

08 July 2025

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."

Melodie Michel

02 July 2025

Policy & Standards

SBTi invites companies to pilot draft Net Zero Standard V2

A pilot survey is running until August 15.

Melodie Michel

17 June 2025

Climate Targets

Companies call for ambitious 2040 climate target as EU 'closes in' on 2030 goals

The EU is on track to cut emissions by around 54% by 2030.

Melodie Michel

28 May 2025

Climate Targets

SHEIN seeks 25% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2030

Global Sustainability Head Mustan Lalani: ‘The work starts now.'

Melodie Michel

28 May 2025

Climate Targets

PepsiCo adopts transparent approach to climate target adjustment

"Our sustainability journey will not always be linear."

Melodie Michel

26 May 2025