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CDP launches AI-powered disclosure tool to cut reporting time

CDP launches AI-powered disclosure tool to cut reporting time

Early testing shows the tool reduced disclosure preparation time by 40%.

21 July 2026

AWS faces lawsuit over allegedly false data centre water sustainability claims

Climate litigation

AWS faces lawsuit over allegedly false data centre water sustainability claims

The case brings the issue of transparency among data centre hyperscalers to the fore.

16 July 2026

Microsoft reports 25% annual carbon footprint increase amid AI race

Microsoft reports 25% annual carbon footprint increase amid AI race

Scope 2 emissions from energy purchases now represents 13% of the total.

10 July 2026

EU adopts 70% lighter European Sustainability Reporting Standards

Policy & Standards

EU adopts 70% lighter European Sustainability Reporting Standards

"There's a real difference between cutting red tape and cutting substance. Today leans toward the first one."

06 July 2026

Google emissions up 18% year on year – and 81% since 2019

Data Centre Emissions

Google emissions up 18% year on year – and 81% since 2019

"Achieving our climate ambition is more complex and challenging than ever."

01 July 2026

SEC makes official move to rescind climate disclosure rule

Policy & Standards

SEC makes official move to rescind climate disclosure rule

Approved in March 2024, the rule faced swift legal pushback and has been on hold since April that year.

01 June 2026

GRI and ISSB sustainability standards strengthen interoperability

Policy & Standards

GRI and ISSB sustainability standards strengthen interoperability

The two continue to work together – as well as with other standard-setting organisations – to improve reporting efficiency.

28 May 2026

Australia’s financial regulator notes gaps in first wave of mandatory sustainability disclosures

Australia’s financial regulator notes gaps in first wave of mandatory sustainability disclosures

In general, ASIC says standardised requirements are driving more consistency and comparability.

19 May 2026

Better data helps chocolate companies identify persistent gaps in sustainability progress

Better data helps chocolate companies identify persistent gaps in sustainability progress

“Most companies have written living-income policies. Few have changed how they actually buy."

11 May 2026

Investors worth US$1.8tn urge freight companies to cut emissions

Investors worth US$1.8tn urge freight companies to cut emissions

“Air pollution is a material environmental risk affecting human health in our portfolios."

09 April 2026

Ahold Delhaize starts implementing product carbon footprinting

Carbon accounting

Ahold Delhaize starts implementing product carbon footprinting

“Every product on our shelves carries a footprint shaped by many decisions — from farming practices to transport and storage."

08 April 2026

Shareholders push for climate accountability ahead of AGMs

Shareholders push for climate accountability ahead of AGMs

Big tech investors are growing concerned over the environmental impacts of the AI push.

07 April 2026