COP28

The three F’s of COP28 - Part 2: Finance

COP28 policy incentives to mobilise private climate funding would be welcome as companies still struggle to balance short-term priorities with long-term sustainability goals.

Melodie Michel

24 November 2023

COP28

The three F’s of COP28 - Part 1: Fossil fuels

For companies and CSOs, a COP28 agreement to phase out fossil fuels would lead to Scope 2 emissions reduction and strengthen the business case for investment in alternatives.

Melodie Michel

22 November 2023

Carbon market

UN one step closer to establishing global carbon market

If new rules on project eligibility are adopted at COP28, this global carbon finance mechanism could finally start working next year.

Melodie Michel

21 November 2023

Policy & Standards

Companies found to be lobbying against their own climate goals

Firms whose policy engagement most contradict their stated climate goals are large producers or users of fossil fuels.

Melodie Michel

20 November 2023

Policy & Standards

Banks taking insufficient climate action now face ECB fines

"It should come as no surprise that, in line with what we have communicated many times in the past, we have started to adopt enforcement measures."

Melodie Michel

16 November 2023

Policy & Standards

Nature Restoration Law: How can Chief Sustainability Officers prepare?

The law will bring more certainty to pursue nature goals, but also increases the need for supplier engagement.

Melodie Michel

15 November 2023

People & Culture

Sustainability leaders have a chance to act “while the clay is soft” on compliance

This transition period is a unique opportunity for CSOs to get buy-in... if they have enough recognition within their company.

Melodie Michel

15 November 2023

Operations & Finance

UK businesses still committed to net zero despite government backslide

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's recently announced decarbonisation delays have been widely criticised.

Rachel Willcox

13 November 2023

Policy & Standards

Sustainability directors concerned about volume of ESRS data points

A draft list of ESRS data points features more than 1,100 disclosures across 12 categories.

Melodie Michel

09 November 2023

Policy & Standards

Bain & Co, BCG and Natura among early adopters of climate claims integrity initiative

The VCMI Claims Code of Practice was released last June to lift the quality of climate claim based on carbon offsets.

Melodie Michel

08 November 2023