Carbon Capture

US pulls billions from CCUS, decarbonisation projects: ‘major step backwards’

“We are faced with a worst-case scenario in which the American taxpayer and businesses have invested billions without any results."

Melodie Michel

02 June 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

Circular Economy

Microsoft starts recycling rare earth elements from data centre hardware

China is estimated to be responsible for 70% of global rare earth element production –  with US tariffs now standing at 145%.

Melodie Michel

23 April 2025

Sustainable Finance

US climate tech investment ‘healthy’ despite headwinds

But founders of climate tech startups are concerned about Trump-era policymaking.

Melodie Michel

22 April 2025

Policy & Standards

Trump tariffs likely to slow down the energy transition – but there are silver linings

Solar and wind energy costs could rise by as much as 30% and 7% respectively.

Melodie Michel

13 March 2025

Sustainable Finance

Anti-ESG pushback: a chance for sustainable finance to grow into its own

Watering down sustainability regulations means losing an important lever for sustainable finance – but other crucial drivers remain intact.

Melodie Michel

25 February 2025

Policy & Standards

Trump’s energy policies risk creating compliance headaches for US firms

“Diverging state and federal climate policies are creating a fragmented regulatory landscape in the US."

Melodie Michel

21 February 2025

Plastic Pollution

Trump’s tariffs may hinder Coca-Cola’s sustainable packaging goals

“If aluminium cans become more expensive, we can put more emphasis on PET bottles.”

Melodie Michel

17 February 2025

Policy & Standards

SEC signals intention to dismantle hard-fought climate disclosure rule

The move had been expected since Donald Trump was reelected on an anti-ESG agenda in November.

Melodie Michel

12 February 2025

Sustainable Finance

Net Zero Banking Alliance exodus reaches Australia

Macquarie Group has decided to end its membership.

Melodie Michel

11 February 2025