Net zero Making decarbonisation an asset management strategy: Lessons from CSO Futures’ net zero economics webinar “Net zero is infrastructure. Everything about it means you've got to put a spade in the ground." Melodie Michel 03 March 2026
Operations & Finance On value preservation and how to eat an elephant: Watch CSO Futures' webinar on the economics of net zero The webinar is now available on replay for CSO Futures subscribers. Melodie Michel 24 February 2026
Energy Transition IEA removes climate change from top priorities, yielding to US pressure European countries like France, Spain and the UK urged the IEA to continue its focus on net zero. Melodie Michel 23 February 2026
Net zero Shipping firms invest in decarbonisation despite lack of global framework The industry is not waiting for global consensus to invest in low-carbon solutions. Melodie Michel 12 February 2026
Aviation Efficiency measures could cut aviation emissions by half Using the efficient aircraft they already have on routes they already fly would help airlines cut as much as 11% of emissions today. Melodie Michel 08 January 2026
People & Culture Menzies Aviation names Head of ESG Jonathan Hankin replaces Katy Reid, who was Menzies’ Head of Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility from 2021. Melodie Michel 16 December 2025
Climate Targets SBTi unveils second draft of Corporate Net Zero Standard update The updates are meant to reinforce scientific integrity while improving clarity, actionability, and usability. Melodie Michel 06 November 2025
COP30 1.5°C still achievable – if the world pursues ‘highest possible ambition’ "The window to minimise overshoot is still open but narrowing fast." Melodie Michel 06 November 2025
Carbon removals Study: Fossil fuel sector should cover around 20% of necessary direct air carbon removal investment “It is both fair and feasible that a portion of their windfall is used to fund technologies that will help clean up the damage they have caused.” Melodie Michel 24 October 2025
State of Climate Action ‘All systems flashing red’ as no sector is on track to meet climate goals “A decade of delay has dangerously narrowed the path to 1.5°C." Melodie Michel 22 October 2025
Shipping Countries cave to Trump pressure and table net zero shipping framework "It was a process bent to the will of the US through threats and intimidation.” Melodie Michel 20 October 2025
Net zero The Crown Estate announces sector-specific decarbonisation plans The Crown Estate's 2024-25 carbon footprint stands at just over 1.5 million tonnes of CO2e, slightly up from the previous period. Melodie Michel 17 October 2025