Apple launches a sustainable forest project in California. The initiative, in partnership with The Conservation Fund, aims to restore and manage the Gualala River Forest while generating carbon credits, supporting Apple’s goal to be carbon neutral by 2030….

IBM introduces new tool to integrate GHG calculations into data. The IBM Envizi Emissions API aims to assist organisations in embedding greenhouse gas calculations within current or developing data tools, enhancing sustainability management and decision-making processes….

Monetary Authority of Singapore appoints first dedicated Chief Sustainability Officer. Abigail Ng succeeds Gillian Tan, who led initiatives such as the Finance for Net Zero Action Plan. Ng has been with MAS for nearly 20 years, recently heading the Markets Policy & Consumer Department….

Levi Strauss launches initiative to boost renewable energy use. The LS&Co. Energy Accelerator Program (LEAP), in partnership with Schneider Electric, aims to reduce supply chain emissions by 42% by 2030 and achieve net-zero by 2050….

Brineworks secures €6.8 million funding to advance low-cost DAC technology. The Amsterdam-based startup aims to develop affordable carbon capture and clean fuel production technologies, targeting sub-$100/ton CO2 capture with its innovative electrolyzer system. The company plans to achieve commercial readiness by 2026….

DHL and Hapag-Lloyd partner for sustainable marine fuel use. The new agreement aims to reduce Scope 3 emissions through sustainable marine fuels in Hapag-Lloyd’s fleet, using a book and claim mechanism that decouples decarbonisation from physical transportation….

California mandates climate-related reporting for over 4,000 companies. The California Air Resources Board has released a list of 4,160 companies required to comply with new climate reporting laws, affecting many large U.S. firms. The regulations, signed into law in 2024, mandate disclosures on climate risks and emissions….

China announces its first absolute emissions reduction target. President Xi Jinping reveals interim climate goals to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 7%-10% from peak levels by 2035, alongside ambitious targets for renewable energy capacity and non-fossil fuel consumption….

Mars achieves full renewable energy use in European factories. The company has transitioned its European snacking factories to 100% renewable energy, marking a significant sustainability milestone. This follows investments in wind farms and renewable energy sources over the past decade….