CSO Futures Weekly

CSO Futures Weekly: SBTi calls for no new fossil fuel equipment in buildings by 2030

New guidance from the SBTi, top sustainability appointments and a change in supplier termination policy for Shein.

Melodie Michel

29 August 2024

Policy & Standards

SBTi calls for no new fossil fuel installation from 2030 to decarbonise buildings

Companies setting SBTi-approved targets in the construction sector shall also reduce operational and embedded emissions.

Melodie Michel

29 August 2024

Climate Targets

Study finds ‘little evidence’ that having SBTi-approved targets increases stock prices

The findings come as listed companies are close to burning through their remaining 1.5ºC carbon budget.

Melodie Michel

13 August 2024

CSO Futures Weekly

CSO Futures Weekly: Let’s talk about Chief Sustainability Officer burnout

CSOs are under pressure, SBTi kicks the carbon credit can down the road and a raft of new appointments...

Melodie Michel

01 August 2024

Carbon offsets

SBTi releases ‘mixed findings’ on carbon credit effectiveness in climate targets

"The SBTi believes that direct decarbonisation must remain the priority for corporate climate action."

Melodie Michel

30 July 2024

Climate Targets

Air New Zealand drops 2030 SBTi target due to supply chain issues

The airline is now considering a new near-term emissions reduction target “that could better reflect challenges within the industry”.

Melodie Michel

30 July 2024

Carbon offsets

VCMI to launch consultation on use of carbon credits for Scope 3

Standard-setters’ exploration of Scope 3 decarbonisation flexibility has rekindled the debate around the corporate use of carbon offsets.

Melodie Michel

23 July 2024

Climate Targets

BrewDog and Asda revisit climate pledges

Recent months have brought a trend of dropped commitments, extended deadlines and sustainability strategy reshuffles.

Melodie Michel

22 July 2024

CSO Futures Weekly

CSO Futures Weekly: Progress on plastic is anything but fantastic

Companies struggling to meet their plastic goals, new transition planning guidance and a couple of high-profile CSO appointments.

Melodie Michel

13 June 2024

Climate Targets

Number of companies with SBTi targets reaches 5,500

Last year, the number of companies with SBTi targets had already doubled, reaching 4,204.

Melodie Michel

12 June 2024