Paris Agreement

Private sector steps in to fulfil US climate commitments after Paris Agreement exit

"Our cities, states, businesses, and local institutions will take the baton of US climate leadership and run with it."

Melodie Michel

28 January 2025

Climate Targets

Trump confirms US exit from Paris Agreement on Day 1 as President

Researchers estimate that the withdrawal will eliminate more than a third of the world emissions reduction.

Melodie Michel

21 January 2025

Guest article

ESG communication in a fractured landscape: Balancing risks and opportunities

Emily Porro, SVP, Impact Practice co-lead at The Bliss Group, shares fives tips for adjusting sustainability communication in a challenging political climate.

Melodie Michel

20 January 2025

People & Culture

Rebalance, be adaptive, own your identity: Hopeful advice for US sustainability leaders as Trump takes office

The regulatory landscape may change, but the business case for sustainability remains too strong to ignore.

Melodie Michel

20 January 2025

CSO Futures Weekly

Your guide to 2025 ESG reporting (with deadlines)

A global view of new disclosure requirements, a bright future for sustainability jobs and US banks' exodus from a climate alliance.

Melodie Michel

09 January 2025

ESG Reporting

ESG reporting compliance in 2025: A global guide

Which ESG reporting regulations does your company have to comply with this year?

Melodie Michel

09 January 2025

Banking

JP Morgan completes Wall Street’s exodus from Net Zero Banking Alliance

All six of the top US banks have now left the climate alliance, two weeks before Donald Trump begins his second term.

Melodie Michel

07 January 2025

Data Centre Emissions

Data centres could consume 12% of US electricity within 4 years

This rapid growth is raising questions around emissions.

Melodie Michel

07 January 2025

Policy & Standards

US announces 61% emissions reduction goal for 2035 – likely to be led by states

Strong leadership by non-federal actors could put the US on a path to 54-62% emissions reductions.

Melodie Michel

20 December 2024

Renewable energy

Firms call on world leaders to accelerate wind and solar development

Renewable energy should be deployed three times faster than current rates to ensure a 1.5ºC future.

Melodie Michel

23 September 2024