Friday 28th March 2025

As the EU delays key sustainability rules and some firms bow to political pressure, UK carbon emissions fell 4% in 2024 and 75% of UK pension schemes now have net zero targets. Theresa May defends the 2050 goal, Panama Canal opens a ‘net-zero’ transit slot, and Aston University secures £35.5mn for its net zero campus. Meanwhile, ISSB launches a new global roadmap tool, Ricardo joins DESNZ’s £250mn advisory framework, and the Church’s climate drive is showing results.

Susan Gonzales
March 28, 2025

How countries cheat their net zero carbon targets [video]
EU Council approves delay to CSRD and CSDDD sustainability reporting regulations
The IFRS Foundation’s International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) announced the launch of its new Jurisdictional Roadmap Development Tool, aimed at supporting regulators and market participants adopt or use the ISSB’s sustainability reporting standards in their jurisdictions
These companies are backtracking on climate in bow to conservatives
Climate change may make it harder to spot submarines
Panama Canal opens ‘net-zero’ transit slot for low-emissions ships
Unsustainable fashion and textiles in focus for International Day of Zero Waste 2025

UK carbon emissions fell by 4% in 2024, official figures show
Despite the backward steps from governments and companies on climate commitments in 2025, 75% of UK pension schemes have set net zero targets (up from 60% last year) [full report]
Theresa May hits back at Kemi Badenoch over Tory leader’s claim net zero by 2050 is ‘impossible’
Ricardo has been appointed as a lead supplier for the £250mn Department for Energy Security and Net Zero’s (DESNZ) Energy and Net Zero Professional Services (ENZPS) Framework
Aston University awarded £35.5mn grant to accelerate transformation to Net Zero campus by 2028
Church’s net-zero drive is working, says Bishop of Norwich