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

Policy & Standards

SEC signals intention to dismantle hard-fought climate disclosure rule

The move had been expected since Donald Trump was reelected on an anti-ESG agenda in November.

Melodie Michel

12 February 2025

Sustainable Finance

Net Zero Banking Alliance exodus reaches Australia

Macquarie Group has decided to end its membership.

Melodie Michel

11 February 2025

Climate disclosures

New York State introduces mandatory climate disclosure bill

Scope 1 and 2 emissions reporting could be made mandatory from 2027, and Scope 3 from 2028.

Melodie Michel

03 February 2025