BloombergNEF: $21.4T needed to deliver net-zero global power systems
Major investment and policy intervention are required to prepare grids worldwide for widespread electrification, the analyst firm warns in a new report. Read More
Amazon broadens 'Climate Pledge Friendly' badge system in the US and Europe
Four more certification bodies added to online retailer's Climate Pledge Friendly scheme covering chemicals, organic items, animal welfare and human health. Read More
CDP reporting record: Almost 10,000 companies disclose environmental data in 2020
Nonprofit hails record year for climate, deforestation and water risk reporting, as investor-backed group eyes plan to cover land and ocean data. Read More
'Wake-up call': Europe off track on all Sustainable Development Goals, report warns
UN-backed assessment urges incoming EU Commission to place the SDG agenda front and centre of its policies and investment strategies. Read More
Chubb is first big U.S. insurer that won't underwrite new coal plants
Over the next three years, the new policy will also phase out support for mining operations and utilities dependent on coal for more than 30 percent of their revenue. Read More
The overlooked role of food banks in slashing emissions
Food banks are helping to tackle hunger and prevent emissions equivalent to the annual carbon output of 2.2 million cars, a new report says. Read More
Unilever, PepsiCo wash hands of 'biodegradable' plastic
Emerging evidence suggests oxo-degradable packaging could be more harmful than previously realized. Read More
Popular zoos, aquariums take up sustainable palm oil cause
A worldwide campaign to inform the general public about species and habitat loss related to uncertified production. Read More
Unilever, Nestle and other food giants team on blockchain
New consortium centers on food safety and builds on a Walmart project started last year in China. Read More
Johnson & Johnson, L'Oreal step up on deforestation
The multinational personal care companies are among new supporters of the CDP's forest supply chain initiative, which requires deeper disclosure from key suppliers. Read More
