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‘Disastrous race to the bottom’: Reactions to EU Parliament adoption of sustainability Omnibus.

#EUOmnibus #CSRD #CSDDD

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‘Disastrous race to the bottom’: Reactions to EU Parliament adoption of sustainability Omnibus

“Rather than simplify EU corporate sustainability policies, they will create additional complexity and cost for investors and companies."

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November 14, 2025 at 5:03 PM

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Decarbonisation initiatives saved companies US$54bn in 2024 - CDP.

#TransitionFinance #CDP #ClimateDisclosures #COP30

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Decarbonisation initiatives saved companies US$54bn in 2024

“The plumbing of transition finance now exists – but too little capital is flowing through the system."

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November 14, 2025 at 11:12 AM

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#Breaking: European Parliament adopts Omnibus package that further dilutes CSDDD.

#CSDDD #CSRD @shareaction.bsky.social #Omnibus

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European Parliament adopts Omnibus package that further dilutes CSDDD

MEPs have voted to delete the CSDDD obligation for companies to adopt a climate transition plan.

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November 13, 2025 at 11:57 AM

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2035 NDCs so far ‘make no difference’ to global warming outlook.

#COP30 #NetZero #GlobalWarming @climateactiontracker.org

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2035 NDCs so far ‘make no difference’ to global warming outlook

The emissions gap to a 1.5°C future is expected to grow by 2 billion tonnes from 2030 to 2035.

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November 13, 2025 at 11:28 AM

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World Energy Outlook: Action needed to reduce critical minerals concentration risks.

@iea.org #WorldEnergyOutlook #EnergyTransition

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World Energy Outlook: Action needed to reduce critical minerals concentration risks

"A single country is the dominant refiner for 19 out of 20 energy-related strategic minerals.”

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November 13, 2025 at 8:50 AM

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WBCSD launches protocol to guide companies through circular economy transition.

@wbcsd.bsky.social #CircularEconomy #COP30

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WBCSD launches protocol to guide companies through circular transition

"GCP1.0 offers a clear and unified approach to set ambitious and adequate goals for circularity."

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November 12, 2025 at 12:00 PM

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COP30 starts with launch of TFFF and pledge to quadruple sustainable fuels.

#COP30 #Deforestation #Biofuels

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COP30: launch of TFFF and pledge to quadruple sustainable fuels

Environmentalists worry the development of biofuels may jeopardise food system sustainability.

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November 10, 2025 at 5:13 PM

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ISSB starts standard-setting process for nature disclosures as 700+ companies adopt TNFD framework.

#ISSB #TNFD #NatureDisclosures

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ISSB starts standard-setting for nature disclosures as 700+ firms adopt TNFD framework

TNFD is expected to stop its technical work in 2027.

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November 10, 2025 at 3:08 PM

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SBTi unveils second draft of Corporate Net Zero Standard update.

#NetZero #SBTi

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SBTi unveils second draft of Corporate Net Zero Standard update

The updates are meant to reinforce scientific integrity while improving clarity, actionability, and usability.

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November 6, 2025 at 3:58 PM

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1.5°C still achievable – if the world pursues ‘highest possible ambition’.

#ParisAgreement #ClimateAction @climateanalytics.org

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1.5°C still achievable – if the world pursues ‘highest possible ambition’

"The window to minimise overshoot is still open but narrowing fast."

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November 6, 2025 at 3:24 PM

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EU Council agrees on 90% reduction target for 2040 – with up to 5% offset by carbon credits.

#ClimateTargets #ClimatePolicy #COP30 #CarbonMarket

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EU Council agrees on 90% reduction target for 2040 – with up to 5% offset by carbon credits

The target could be reviewed every two years.

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November 5, 2025 at 4:18 PM

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OXCCU Chief Sustainability Officer Naomi Wise on balancing SAF growth and circularity.

#SAF #Aviation #ChiefSustainabilityOfficer

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OXCCU Chief Sustainability Officer Naomi Wise on balancing SAF growth and circularity

“Everything comes back to money at this time."

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November 5, 2025 at 2:40 PM

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Unilever Chief Sustainability Officer Rebecca Marmot steps down.

#PeopleMoves #ChiefSustainabilityOfficer

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Unilever Chief Sustainability Officer Rebecca Marmot steps down

Michael Stewart joined in September as Chief Corporate Affairs and Communications Officer.

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November 4, 2025 at 9:30 PM

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TNFD releases guide on integrating nature in climate transition plans.

#TNFD #NatureStrategy #TransitionPlan

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TNFD releases guide on integrating nature in climate transition plans

The guide helps companies align with global policy goals to halt and reverse biodiversity loss by 2030.

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November 4, 2025 at 4:47 PM

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Net zero targets triple as companies report SBTi benefits.

#NetZero #SBTi

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Net zero targets triple as companies report SBTi benefits

"Ambitious climate action isn’t just good for the planet – it drives competitiveness, investor confidence, and long-term growth."

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November 3, 2025 at 4:57 PM

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From green AI to sustainable tech outcomes: Why CSOs and CTOs should grow engagement towards a shared vision.

#AI #GreenSoftware #CSO #CTO

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From green AI to sustainable tech: Why CSOs and CTOs should work towards a shared vision

Aligning the two functions is critical in the age of AI.

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November 3, 2025 at 11:41 AM

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Study: Achieving the Global Methane Pledge would bring US$1tn in annual savings.

#Methane #GlobalMethanePledge

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Study: Achieving the Global Methane Pledge would bring US$1tn in annual savings

"The benefits consistently outweigh the costs under a wide range of scenarios."

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October 31, 2025 at 2:43 PM

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Grosvenor Group reports 31% property emissions reduction and names first CSO.

#PeopleMoves #RealEstate

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Grosvenor Group reports 31% property emissions reduction and names first CSO

The company has also baselined 53,000 hectares of natural capital to inform a 25-year nature recovery plan.

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October 31, 2025 at 9:38 AM

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First sustainable agriculture carbon credit methodologies approved by ICVCM.

#SustainableAgriculture #RegenAg #ICVCM #CCP #CarbonMarket

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First sustainable agriculture carbon credit methodologies approved by ICVCM

More than one million credits are expected to be issued annually through regenerative agriculture practices.

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October 30, 2025 at 2:47 PM

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NZAM initiative scraps 2050 net zero target requirement for members.

#NZAM #NetZero #AssetManagement

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NZAM initiative scraps 2050 net zero target requirement for members

The decision comes from a ‘comprehensive review’ undertaken by NZAM after losing high-profile member BlackRock in January.

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October 30, 2025 at 9:49 AM

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The quest for consistency in carbon accounting.

#Sponsored #CarbonAccounting

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The quest for consistency in carbon accounting

Maybe carbon accounting needs to borrow from the legal profession and move towards something more akin to a 'case law' approach.

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October 30, 2025 at 8:57 AM

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OECD report shows progress in sustainability disclosures and integration.

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OECD report shows progress in sustainability disclosures and integration

91% of listed companies by market capitalisation published disclosures in 2024.

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October 29, 2025 at 2:39 PM

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Ninety One names new Chief Sustainability Officer.

#PeopleMoves #ChiefSustainabilityOfficer #SustainableFinance

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Ninety One names new Chief Sustainability Officer

Daisy Streatfeild replaces Nazmeera Moola as CSO.

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October 29, 2025 at 11:24 AM

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GSMA Head of Climate Steven Moore on promoting ‘coopetition’ for sector decarbonisation.

#Telecom #Telco #NetZero

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