$14 trillion investors call for scrutiny and director accountability on corporate net zero plans
53 leading investors, managing more than USD $14 trillion of assets, are calling for the implementation of new governance measures that hold companies to account in achieving their net zero commitments.
Finally, governments are putting climate change over profit. Businesses that don’t react will pay...
Recently, Greenland suspended oil exploration, directly because of climate change. Greenland itself is probably rare on the agenda at C suite meetings, but there's an imperative reason why this news should be making corporate waves.
Why the ESOS shake-up could be a game-changer for your business
Nearly ten years on from the start of the scheme, the government is consulting on some significant changes that require board-level awareness and strategic thinking.
Why roadmapping net zero is a must pre COP26
Public and indeed corporate desire for climate-benign commercial practice has never been greater, yet the sheer speed of the net zero transition and the sheer pace of policy can be overwhelming.
IEA decarbonisation roadmap: how does the UK measure up?
The IEA published a report on how the world can transition to a net zero energy by mid-century without jeopardising energy supplies or the global economy.
Investors managing $41 trillion in assets call on governments to ramp up climate action
457 investors managing more than a third of global assets have released a joint statement urging world governments to strengthen climate policy, or risk losing out on “trillions of dollars in investment”.
Judge orders Shell to reduce CO2 emissions by 45% within 10 years
A court in the Hague has ruled that Royal Dutch Shell must accelerate its carbon reduction efforts, in a landmark ruling which will have major consequences for other large carbon intensive organisations.
New report highlights risk of hitting temperature limit in next five years
Global temperatures could go 1.5°C above the pre-industrial level over the next five years, according to a new report.
Building back better: what does Green election success tell us?
Is the rise of the Green Party a sign that in 2021, people want more than just business as usual.
The 6th Carbon Budget: what does it mean for business?
Recent news confirms the UK will toughen its targets on greenhouse gas emissions for the next 15 years. Our overview of the CCC’s paper signposts to where business actions and overarching targets should align.
