Banking ‘Profoundly irresponsible’: HSBC updates climate transition plan with looser sector-specific targets The bank has changed sector-specific financed emissions targets from fixed targets to ranges. Melodie Michel 07 November 2025
Nature Targets TNFD releases guide on integrating nature in climate transition plans The guide helps companies align with global policy goals to halt and reverse biodiversity loss by 2030. Melodie Michel 04 November 2025
Climate transition plan Listed companies set to exceed 1.5°C emissions budget by 61% “Investors want evidence of transition, not just rhetoric." Melodie Michel 18 September 2025
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.” Melodie Michel 18 August 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
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 L’Oréal appoints new Europe Chief Sustainability Officer "Lots of challenges ahead but I am more determined than ever to drive positive change." Melodie Michel 08 May 2025
Transition Finance Top UK and EU banks still lack credible climate transition plans "Banks won’t adopt credible transition plans unless they are required to do so." Melodie Michel 29 April 2025
Sustainability Governance Board directors call for mindset shift on the climate transition Directors believe they have inadequate influence on climate innovation and value chain engagement. Melodie Michel 25 April 2025
Climate transition plan BT Group climate transition plan: How the telco will achieve its new SBTi targets The telco is adopting a more stringent approach to renewable energy sourcing and “scaling back” on the purchase RECs. Melodie Michel 31 March 2025