Day: 12 July 2026

Climate Commitments Triple Among World’s Largest Companies Since 2019

Stuart Mitchell

Climate Impact Partners has released its seventh annual analysis of Fortune Global 500 (FG500) companies’ climate strategies, in its latest report, Setting the Pace: Carbon Credits and Climate Leadership in the Fortune Global 500, revealing a landmark shift in corporate climate ambition as more businesses embed sustainability into long term strategy.  Nearly three quarters (72%) of the world’s largest companies by revenue, now hold at least one climate commitment, tripling from just 24% in 2019. More than half (51%) now have a net zero target, making this a global benchmark…

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ISO launches public consultation on the world’s first International Standard for net zero alignment today

Stuart Mitchell

Ahead of London Climate Action Week, the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has today launched the public consultation for the ISO Net Zero Aligned Organizations Standard (ISO 14060), the world’s first international independently verifiable standard designed to support organizations in developing credible and comprehensive net zero transition plans. The Draft International Standard is being made available for a 12-week public consultation period to ISO’s national members in more than 170 countries, to establish national consensus positions by early September. Today’s launch marks a major milestone following almost two years of…

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Schneider Electric and Kraken partner to boost grid flexibility and accelerate grid connections

Stuart Mitchell

Schneider Electric and Kraken have announced a strategic partnership to accelerate global adoption of electricity demand flexibility.  Schneider Electric and Kraken are partnering to deliver new solutions for Distribution System Operators (DSO) and utilities, providing new levels of capabilities to monitor the grid, forecast congestion and shift demand in real time.  By unlocking greater demand flexibility and improving the use of existing network capacity, these capabilities deliver faster connections for data centers and large industrial loads. This delays the need for expensive grid upgrades, helping lower overall system costs and avoid rising bills for consumers and…

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Mazda Advances Toward Commercialization of Onboard CO₂ Capture System

Stuart Mitchell

Mazda Motor Corporation (Mazda) conducted a demonstration test of its under development onboard CO₂ (carbon dioxide) capture system, ‘Mazda Mobile Carbon Capture,’ during Round 3* of the Super Taikyu Series 2026, held from June 5 to 7, 2026. During the test, Mazda successfully demonstrated CO₂ storage during driving, newly added to this round of testing, marking a step forward toward the practical application of the system and the achievement of carbon negativity. Under the theme “The Joy of Driving Fuels a Sustainable Tomorrow,” Mazda announced “Mazda Mobile Carbon Capture” at…

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United Nations Federal Credit Union Publishes 2025 Impact Report

Stuart Mitchell

The United Nations Federal Credit Union, UNFCU, announced the release of its 2025 Impact Report. Results spotlighted the completion of all 12 organizational, leadership, and innovation goals the Credit Union established in 2020. Chief among these was maintaining climate neutrality even as UNFCU grew to exceed $10 billion in assets and more than 800 employees. “UNFCU’s commitment to sustainability reflects our responsibility to serve both current and future generations,” said Pamela Agnone, President and CEO of UNFCU. “Over the past five years, our Board, leadership team, and employees have demonstrated…

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