Transition Finance Energy transition investment reached record US$2.4tn in 2024, up 20% "Funding for renewables is soaring but remains highly concentrated in the most advanced economies." Melodie Michel 18 November 2025
COP30 CCPI 2026: ‘Clearly visible progress’ in how countries are addressing climate change – except in petrostates The 10th annual review of countries’ alignment with the Paris Agreement paints an ambivalent picture. Melodie Michel 18 November 2025
Mining Report highlights human rights blind spots in critical minerals financing “Europe’s clean energy transition is being financed at the expense of its sustainability track record." Melodie Michel 17 November 2025
Energy Transition World Energy Outlook: Action needed to reduce critical minerals concentration risks "A single country is the dominant refiner for 19 out of 20 energy-related strategic minerals.” Melodie Michel 13 November 2025
Policy & Standards GHG Protocol opens consultation on Scope 2 accounting update Some of the changes proposed could dramatically change the way companies calculate and report their purchased energy emissions. Melodie Michel 20 October 2025
Fossil fuels Historic motion paves way for fossil fuel phase-out; AI enables oil production ramp-up IUCN members have just adopted the strongest language on fossil fuels and the climate crisis. Melodie Michel 17 October 2025
Energy Transition Companies form coalition to accelerate AI energy efficiency Members saved US$164 million in energy costs last year. Melodie Michel 16 October 2025
Energy Transition Global renewable deployment beats records, but still falls short of tripling goal To meet the target set at COP28, the world would need to add 1,122 GW of renewable capacity every year from 2025 onward. Melodie Michel 15 October 2025
Energy Transition Apple expands Europe renewable portfolio to cover customer electricity use “By 2030, we want our users to know that all the energy it takes to charge their iPhone or power their Mac is matched with clean electricity.” Melodie Michel 14 October 2025
Shipping Green fuel advocates push against LNG as IMO meets to finalise net zero shipping framework "What may seem like a short-term economic strategy risks leaving the sector with a costly legacy." Melodie Michel 13 October 2025
Mining What is mining doing to not become the new fossil fuels? The sector is reducing emissions, but much larger issues are looming. Melodie Michel 09 October 2025
Energy Transition Energy transition slows in the US – but rest of the world maintains momentum Limiting global warming to 1.5°C without a temporary overshoot is no longer possible. Melodie Michel 08 October 2025