Fossil fuels UK lays out North Sea oil and gas phase-out plans "The beginning of the end of oil and gas in this country." Melodie Michel 27 November 2025
COP30 CCPI 2026: ‘Clearly visible progress’ in how countries are addressing climate change – except in petrostates The 10th annual review of countries’ alignment with the Paris Agreement paints an ambivalent picture. Melodie Michel 18 November 2025
EU Omnibus European Parliament adopts Omnibus package that further dilutes CSDDD MEPs have voted to delete the CSDDD obligation for companies to adopt a climate transition plan. Melodie Michel 13 November 2025
Circular Economy WBCSD launches protocol to guide companies through circular economy transition "GCP1.0 offers a clear and unified approach to set ambitious and adequate goals for circularity." Melodie Michel 12 November 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
Policy & Standards EU Council agrees on 90% reduction target for 2040 – with up to 5% offset by carbon credits The target could be reviewed every two years. Melodie Michel 05 November 2025
Deforestation EU maintains Deforestation Regulation implementation date "This package could strike a robust compromise." Melodie Michel 22 October 2025
Policy & Standards GHG Protocol opens consultation on Scope 2 accounting update Some of the changes proposed could dramatically change the way companies calculate and report their purchased energy emissions. Melodie Michel 20 October 2025
Policy & Standards EU Commission looks to delay EUDR implementation by one more year “An unwelcome step in the drive to eradicate deforestation from our global food system.” Melodie Michel 23 September 2025
Strategy No going back: 99% of CEOs plan to maintain or expand sustainability commitments However, only half feel very comfortable communicating their progress publicly. Melodie Michel 17 September 2025
Fashion Is fashion on the cusp of a circular reinvention? Why the fashion landscape could look dramatically more circular five years from now. Melodie Michel 15 September 2025
Policy & Standards GHG Protocol and ISO partner to unify carbon accounting standards "This is a new era for the carbon accounting landscape." Melodie Michel 10 September 2025