Electrification

Most carmakers ‘not committed’ to electrification and just transition

1.3 million workers are employed in companies with no commitment to re-skill their workforce for EV production.

Melodie Michel

05 December 2024

CSO Futures Weekly

COP29 yet to deliver on climate finance deal commitments

A COP29 news roundup, a conversation with GM’s recently retired Chief Sustainability Officer, and your last chance to join our exclusive nature event.

Melodie Michel

21 November 2024

People & Culture

GM’s retired Chief Sustainability Officer Kristen Siemen shares proudest moments

Siemen has been substituted by Kathi Walker as interim CSO while the company searches for a permanent replacement.

Melodie Michel

21 November 2024

Operations & Finance

GM fined $145.8 million after US finds excess emissions

GM is the latest carmaker to get slapped with hefty fuel economy penalties.

Olivia Peluso

03 July 2024

Climate Targets

Tesla, Mercedes-Benz, BMW: Only three automakers aligned with 1.5ºC EV production needs

"Automakers' substandard electric vehicle plans, and negative advocacy strategies are driving the climate crisis."

Melodie Michel

14 May 2024

CSO Futures Weekly

CSO Futures Weekly: Adaptation will be crucial to achieve necessary battery storage capacity

Energy storage needs may be threatened by climate risk, Gap Inc. and General Motors provide climate updates and insurers shake up sustainability governance...

Melodie Michel

03 May 2024

Sustainability Reports

General Motors blames slow carbon intensity progress on demand for combustion vehicles

GM's absolute Scope 3 emissions are down from the 2018 baseline but have been creeping up since 2021.

Melodie Michel

02 May 2024