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

Policy & Standards

Countries agree on global shipping emissions tax – without the US

“Today will hopefully be remembered as a historic moment for our industry."

Melodie Michel

11 April 2025

Policy & Standards

Lawmakers launch bill to ‘protect’ US firms from EU due diligence requirements

The proposal gives the US President free range to take any action deemed necessary to protect US entities from foreign penalties.

Melodie Michel

14 March 2025

Policy & Standards

Trump tariffs likely to slow down the energy transition – but there are silver linings

Solar and wind energy costs could rise by as much as 30% and 7% respectively.

Melodie Michel

13 March 2025

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

Climate litigation

Consumers sue Apple over carbon-neutral watch claim

"The deceptive marketing distorted the marketplace by falsely differentiating Apple’s products on environmental grounds."

Melodie Michel

27 February 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

Plastic Pollution

Trump’s tariffs may hinder Coca-Cola’s sustainable packaging goals

“If aluminium cans become more expensive, we can put more emphasis on PET bottles.”

Melodie Michel

17 February 2025