Energy Transition

US installed ‘record-breaking’ 50 GW of new solar capacity in 2024

“President Trump’s flurry of executive orders brought uncertainty to the solar industry."

Melodie Michel

11 March 2025

Policy & Standards

Trump’s energy policies risk creating compliance headaches for US firms

“Diverging state and federal climate policies are creating a fragmented regulatory landscape in the US."

Melodie Michel

21 February 2025

Climate Targets

IHG Chief Sustainability Officer warns hotel operator won’t meet 2030 climate target

IHG opened 371 hotels in 2024 alone.

Melodie Michel

20 February 2025

Sustainability Reports

Ingka Group on track to meet 2030 climate target despite challenges

"We are determined to use our size and reach to play a leading role."

Melodie Michel

03 February 2025

Food and Beverages

Consumer goods firms standardise supplier sustainability targets

The targets cover emissions disclosures and mitigation, renewables, deforestation and regenerative agriculture.

Melodie Michel

22 November 2024

Operations & Finance

IKEA invests €1.5bn to phase out fossil fuels in existing properties

Heating and cooling are currently the largest drivers of emission within Ingka Group’s own operations.

Melodie Michel

15 November 2024

Net zero

EU emissions down 8%: ‘largest annual drop in decades’

Most high-emitting sectors made record progress in reducing emissions in 2023.

Melodie Michel

04 November 2024

Sustainability Reports

Smiths Group reports 15% year-on-year reduction in GHG emissions

The firm aims to have 25% of its suppliers by spend commit to science-based targets by 2027.

Melodie Michel

14 October 2024

Climate Adaptation

Climate scientists warn about ‘perilous times’ ahead despite imminent emissions peak

Current policies put us on track for approximately 2.7°C peak warming by 2100.

Melodie Michel

10 October 2024

Energy Transition

New corporate coalition seeks to procure 24/7 local carbon-free electricity

"Location-based matching gives a clear demand signal to show where more carbon-free electricity is needed."

Melodie Michel

25 September 2024