Swiss Re explores cascading effects of natural disasters and other key emerging risks
Swiss Re's SONAR report features 16 emerging risks and their potential impacts on the insurance sector and society.
Ørsted announces biodiversity impact measurement framework
Ørsted has announced the development of an impact measurement framework for meaningfully and consistently measuring and reporting biodiversity impacts across projects and markets.
Hundreds of experts call on UK political leaders to pledge ambitious action on climate change
More than 400 experts on climate change have published an open letter to the leaders of the UK’s political parties, calling for them to adopt an ambitious programme on climate change if they win the General Election on 4 July.
ETC says countries can triple climate ambition by COP30
According to the ETC, if governments reflect existing policy commitments made at COP28 and nationally and the latest technological progress in the next round of NDCs, overall ambition levels could almost triple.
New report finds rapid rollout of clean technologies makes energy cheaper, not more costly
Key task for governments is to make clean energy technologies more accessible to those that may other-wise struggle with the upfront costs, new IEA special report finds
Doubling renewables already planned by governments, now tripling within sight
Governments are already planning for a doubling of renewable capacity by 2030, according to an analysis of national targets by energy think tank Ember.
Nations must go further than current Paris pledges or face global warming of 2.5-2.9°C
Predicted 2030 emissions must fall by 28-42 per cent for pathway to 2°C and 1.5°C
Leading organisations release essential new guidance to help companies develop nature strategies
The need for corporate action on nature has never been clearer. New research from GlobeScan reveals nine out of ten experts (91%) from across academia, NGOs, the private sector and policymakers view the state of nature and biodiversity as a catastrophic or alarming issue.
Meat and Dairy Giants Failing to Reduce Emissions, With Increase of Over 3% Ahead of COP28
New Investor Data From Coller FAIRR Protein Producer Index Reveals Emissions of Its 20 Largest Meat and Dairy Companies Have Risen in 2023.
As climate impacts accelerate, finance gap for adaptation efforts at least 50% bigger than thought
Progress on climate adaptation is slowing on all fronts when it should be accelerating to catch up with rising climate change impacts and risks, according to a new United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) report.
Analysis looks at the remaining carbon budget and the need for immediate attention to policies
A recent analysis reveals that the worlds Remaining Carbon Budget is now only half of the estimate from 2020.
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IFC and Green Climate Fund to partner on Green Hydrogen investment
The Green Climate Fund (GCF) and IFC are collaborating on a proposed investment that will increase the resilience of the energy grid in Barbados, particularly during extreme rains, tropical storms, or hurricanes.
Businesses must embrace new ways of thinking or risk not meeting climate targets
Businesses must adopt new ways of thinking to effectively reduce their carbon footprint, suggests a new study from Imperial College Business School.
Sodexo gives suppliers net zero progress deadline in new supply chain engagement strategy
Sodexo UK & Ireland has announced its net zero supply chain engagement strategy, and stated that from January 2030 it will only work with suppliers demonstrating tangible progress through published reporting.
Sustainable investment: The new normal matures
For the seventh year in a row, FTSE Russell asked global asset owners for their views and practices across a range of sustainable investment issues: 350 asset owners participated with combined assets under management (AUM) of between $7.9trn-$14.2trn.
Government invests £200 million to drive innovation and get more zero emission trucks on our roads
New funding will create new jobs and provide crucial infrastructure to help the haulage sector decarbonise.
Review shows pressing need to modernise infrastructure to support economic growth and climate action
Second National Infrastructure Assessment sets agenda for action over next 30 years
Lack of ambition and attention risks making electricity grids ‘weak link’ in clean energy transition
First-of-its-kind global study finds the world must add or replace 80 million km of grids by 2040, equal to all grids globally today, to meet national climate targets and support energy security.
FSB publishes annual progress report on climate-related disclosures
The Financial Stability Board published its annual progress report on climate-related disclosures.
World’s leading companies commit to new global framework for regenerative agriculture practices
SAI Platform is announcing the launch of the ‘Regenerating Together‘ global framework for regenerative agriculture.