Nuclear Energy

US and UK to jointly ‘turbocharge’ nuclear development

The two governments plan to cut nuclear projects' permitting times to roughly two years.

Melodie Michel

15 September 2025

Policy & Standards

What the EU-US trade agreement means for sustainability rules

The deal is likely to affect CSDDD, CSRD and CBAM implementation.

Melodie Michel

22 August 2025

Regenerative Agriculture

Whole Foods pledges half a million dollars to restore biodiversity on US farms

“This initiative is laying the groundwork for a new kind of agriculture."

Melodie Michel

30 July 2025

Food and Beverages

PepsiCo, Cargill team up with local NGO for regenerative corn in US

"The collaboration offers a model for how we can drive meaningful impact at scale."

Melodie Michel

16 July 2025

Carbon Capture

US pulls billions from CCUS, decarbonisation projects: ‘major step backwards’

“We are faced with a worst-case scenario in which the American taxpayer and businesses have invested billions without any results."

Melodie Michel

02 June 2025

Climate disclosures

Nearly 70% of large US-listed firms now disclose Scope 3 emissions

“While companies are setting more ambitious climate goals, few are sharing how they plan to get there."

Melodie Michel

22 May 2025

Data Centre Emissions

US Senator presses Meta to justify plans to power new Louisiana data centre with gas

“I worry that this quest for profits over climate safety is misleading the public on Meta’s progress toward achieving net zero emissions.”

Melodie Michel

19 May 2025

Policy & Standards

Basel Committee stands firm against US pressure to dilute work on climate risk

The Committee will prioritise its work to analyse the impact of extreme weather events on financial risks.

Melodie Michel

13 May 2025

Circular Economy

Microsoft starts recycling rare earth elements from data centre hardware

China is estimated to be responsible for 70% of global rare earth element production –  with US tariffs now standing at 145%.

Melodie Michel

23 April 2025

Sustainable Finance

US climate tech investment ‘healthy’ despite headwinds

But founders of climate tech startups are concerned about Trump-era policymaking.

Melodie Michel

22 April 2025