Climate

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January 31, 2025

Ikea reports 30% emissions reduction since 2016  

Swedish furniture giant says shrinking footprint coincides with 24% increase in revenue   
January 29, 2025

EU confirms five-year approach to decarbonisation

Final version of the Competitiveness Compass includes "tailor-made action plans" for energy intensive sectors and revisions to CBAM and rules for autos
January 28, 2025

Companies face no penalties for missing climate targets, finds research 

Study into decarbonisation pledges concludes lack of accountability risks commitments becoming a ‘free lunch’ for firms 
January 26, 2025

The REP Wrap: A2A issues first green bond using new EU standard 

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January 23, 2025

Most CEOs say climate investments either saved money or didn’t add to costs 

Annual poll suggests green investment is six times as likely to boost than harm revenues, claims PwC, despite costs flagged by French and German CEOs 
January 18, 2025

The REP Wrap: French regulator to approach CSRD reports ‘understandingly’

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January 18, 2025

US abandons climate requirements for companies with public contracts

Decision comes as Europe says it will prioritise green procurement rules
January 18, 2025

Meat giant sparks debate over whether net-zero commitment is a “promise” or just an “aspiration”

JBS rejects ‘any assertion’ of lowered ambition despite CSO saying climate pledge ‘was never a promise’
January 12, 2025

The REP Wrap: ESG-labelled debt hit $1trn in 2024

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January 9, 2025

BlackRock to quit climate alliance

US investment behemoth expected to make an announcement on membership of Net Zero Asset Managers initiative

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