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Activist investors vow to keep climate in their sights, despite war in Ukraine

Mike Scott, (Mar 17, 2022)

Mike Scott reports on the new breed of shareholder activists, like Engine No. 1, who are focused on accelerating the energy transition from inside companies

Will Ukraine crisis help bring nuclear in from the cold?

Mark Hillsdon, (Mar 17, 2022)

Mark Hillsdon reports on how a new generation of modular reactors, the worsening climate crisis and Russian’s invasion have forced a rethink on the controversial technology 

Policy Watch: Can the world summon the political will to end plastic pollution?

Angeli Mehta, (Mar 9, 2022)

In her twice-monthly column, Angeli Mehta assesses the ‘historic’ agreement at the U.N. to deliver a legally binding treaty by 2024 that will create a circular economy in plastics

Brand Watch: How brands are scrambling to bring clean-tech startups inhouse

Oliver Balch, (Mar 1, 2022)

Amazon is only the latest big company to launch a scheme to partner with early-stage sustainability innovators, reports Oliver Balch

ESG Watch: Including gas in Europe’s green investment rules muddies waters for investors

Mike Scott, (Mar 1, 2022)

Amid mixed policy signals, investors are developing their own protocols and initiatives to translate net-zero commitments into action, reports Mike Scott

Policy Watch: Courts question whether oil and gas expansion is compatible with climate goals

Angeli Mehta, (Mar 1, 2022)

Countries like the UK and Norway argue that cutting domestic fossil fuel production would only increase more high-carbon imports from elsewhere, but this logic is being increasingly challenged, writes Angeli Mehta

Made in Turkey: Arçelik’s CEO tries to flip the switch on CO2 emissions

Terry Slavin, (Feb 2, 2022)

Hakan Bulgurlu, head of one of the world’s biggest appliance makers, tells Terry Slavin why it's in the interests of companies to act alone on climate, even if regulators lag

Society Watch: Indigenous people ‘critical to tackling biodiversity loss’ in crucial year

Mark Hillsdon, (Jan 27, 2022)

In his new monthly column, Mark Hillsdon looks at the nature agenda for civil society groups in the year ahead

Policy Watch: Why global progress on climate may hinge on Biden’s Build Back Better bill

Angeli Mehta, (Jan 27, 2022)

In 2022 the focus will shift to implementation, but all eyes will be on the U.S., says Angeli Mehta

Mastercard’s Kloberdanz on why companies have to plug the ‘trust gap’ on nature

Oliver Balch, (Jan 27, 2022)

Oliver Balch talks to the payment giant's chief sustainability officer about the need to overcome consumer frustration over corporate inaction on climate change

Why the EU’s carbon border tax could be the backdoor to a global carbon price

Carole Ferguson, (Dec 22, 2021)

Comment: Carole Ferguson of Industry Tracker says the niche border tax planned by the EU to help its emissions trading scheme operate more effectively could have positive impacts on carbon pricing beyond its borders

Brand Watch: ’Tis the season to use recycled plastics – but what about refill and reuse?

Oliver Balch, (Dec 21, 2021)

Oliver Balch says brands are making strides on integrating recycled plastics in their packaging, but few are innovating to turn off the tap on virgin plastic. He also reports on how climate justice will come to the fore in 2022

Reset the rules: how our pensions can become a game changer

Catherine Howarth, (Dec 16, 2021)

Comment: ShareAction’s Catherine Howarth says it is not in the best interest of pensioners for their savings to be financing polluting industries, which is why it is proposing changes to UK pensions legislation

Delivering the green energy transition in balance with nature

Native Ad, (Dec 14, 2021)

SPONSORED CONTENT: By Filip Engel Vice President, Sustainability, Public Affairs and Branding for Ørsted

'As climate change takes an increasing toll, it will be a case of adapt or die'

Emma Howard Boyd, (Dec 13, 2021)

The Environment Agency's Emma Howard Boyd says the need to restore nature and tackle global warming are inter-linked

‘Ethical Corporation has been a beacon of light in a turgid sea of CSR dross’

Mike Barry, (Dec 13, 2021)

Mike Barry, author of Marks & Spencer’s visionary Plan A, says the job of the early sustainability pioneers is to now support a younger generation in delivering a future for life on this planet

Can business deliver after a COP where brands moved to centre stage?

Terry Slavin, (Dec 1, 2021)

In the December issue of The Sustainable Business Review we assess some of the key outcomes of COP26, from pacts to accelerate take-up of low-carbon technologies such as green hydrogen and sustainable aviation fuels, to the fashion industry cleaning up its act, and the private-sector push to win the war against deforestation

Can big brands succeed where REDD+ failed in winning the battle against deforestation?

Terry Slavin, (Nov 30, 2021)

Terry Slavin asks whether the Leaf Coalition, a private-sector driven partnership that has raised $1bn for tropical forest countries, can unlock the flood of funding needed, when Brazil and Indonesia are refusing to take part

Sustainable aviation fuel seeks clearance for rapid lift-off

Terry Slavin, (Nov 25, 2021)

As the Biden administration seeks to incentivise a dramatic increase in uptake of green alternatives to kerosene, corporates in the Sustainable Aviation Buyers Alliance are among those trying to allay concerns about impacts on land use and biodiversity. Terry Slavin reports

ESG Watch: Pockets of progress, but still far from where we need to be on climate

Mike Scott, (Nov 25, 2021)

Mike Scott says agreements to phase down coal, replace internal combustion engines, cut methane emissions and reduce deforestation were far from sufficient but show investors the direction of travel

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