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Lack net zero targets among private firms could lead to CSRD penalties

Policy & Standards

Lack net zero targets among private firms could lead to CSRD penalties

Just eight of the top 100 private companies have set a net zero target in the past 18 months.

22 April 2024

Investors managing US$9.5tn to include all asset classes in updated 2030 targets

Policy & Standards

Investors managing US$9.5tn to include all asset classes in updated 2030 targets

Private assets are included for the first time, in a bid to limit the sale of ‘brown assets’ into the private market.

18 April 2024

‘No change has been made’: SBTi clarifies carbon offset position amid backlash

Policy & Standards

‘No change has been made’: SBTi clarifies carbon offset position amid backlash

Its own staff has called for those responsible for the “concern, confusion and damaged trust” to be held accountable.

15 April 2024

Sustainability leaders clash over SBTi endorsement of carbon credits for Scope 3

Policy & Standards

Sustainability leaders clash over SBTi endorsement of carbon credits for Scope 3

A boon for the voluntary carbon market, the SBTi's change of position worries NGOs and its own staff.

11 April 2024

Think tanks warn against Scope 3 flexibility as corporate climate targets remain insufficient

Climate Targets

Think tanks warn against Scope 3 flexibility as corporate climate targets remain insufficient

Corporate Climate Responsibility Monitor urges VCMI and SBTi to strengthen their standards.

09 April 2024

UK’s Transition Plan Taskforce unveils sector-specific guidance

Policy & Standards

UK’s Transition Plan Taskforce unveils sector-specific guidance

Asset managers and banks, as well as companies in electricity, food and beverages, mining and oil and gas now have access to detailed recommendations to draft their transition plans.

09 April 2024

SEC delays climate disclosure rule implementation amid legal challenges

Policy & Standards

SEC delays climate disclosure rule implementation amid legal challenges

In the month since its publication, the rule has been the object of at least nine lawsuits from Republican states, energy companies and industry associations.

05 April 2024

EU reaches deal on contested CSDDD: Thousands of firms set to become liable for their supply chains

Policy & Standards

EU reaches deal on contested CSDDD: Thousands of firms set to become liable for their supply chains

Whereas the original directive would have affected up to 16,000 companies, it is now estimated that about 5,300 of Europe’s largest corporations fall under its remit.

15 March 2024