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Historic motion paves way for fossil fuel phase-out; AI enables oil production ramp-up

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.

17 October 2025

The Crown Estate announces sector-specific decarbonisation plans

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.

17 October 2025

Nearly all companies in the S&P 500 now report on sustainability

Nearly all companies in the S&P 500 now report on sustainability

"Despite the anti-ESG pushback in some quarters, corporate America continues to push forward with more detailed reporting."

16 October 2025

Companies form coalition to accelerate AI energy efficiency

Energy Transition

Companies form coalition to accelerate AI energy efficiency

Members saved US$164 million in energy costs last year.

16 October 2025

Global renewable deployment beats records, but still falls short of tripling goal

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.

15 October 2025

Bridgnorth Aluminium CSO Abbey Deane on the CBAM paradox: ‘We’re squeezed in the middle’

Bridgnorth Aluminium CSO Abbey Deane on the CBAM paradox: ‘We’re squeezed in the middle’

A price premium on recycled content, an emissions data conundrum and a shift in business model...

15 October 2025

Forest goals largely off track as commodity-driven deforestation ‘continues unchecked’

Forest goals largely off track as commodity-driven deforestation ‘continues unchecked’

Corporate commitments around forests often lack scale and credibility.

14 October 2025

Apple expands Europe renewable portfolio to cover customer electricity use

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.”

14 October 2025

Climate losses topped US$1.4tn last year – yet few countries are adapting

Climate Adaptation

Climate losses topped US$1.4tn last year – yet few countries are adapting

"Major economies are not doing enough to safeguard their economic resilience. This should worry business and investors."

13 October 2025

Green fuel advocates push against LNG as IMO meets to finalise net zero shipping framework

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."

13 October 2025