Key Impact Points A Bold Climate Vision President Biden announced an updated U.S. Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) under the Paris Agreement, targeting a 61-66% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2035 from 2005 levels. This target builds on the Administration’s previous 2030 goal of a 50-52% reduction and aims to
Key Impact Points: Data centers are increasingly defining the future of electricity use, with plans emerging for gas, renewables, and innovative infrastructure to handle skyrocketing demand. The energy mix powering artificial intelligence will shape CO2 emissions in the power sector. Fossil Fuels Adapt to AI Demand Exxon is advancing designs
Key Impact Points Secondhand Gifting Gains Momentum Merle Brown, a 53-year-old writer from Scotland, buys most of her gifts secondhand. “I love the thrill of finding something unique and special that I can’t get anywhere else,” she says. Her Christmas list includes vintage glassware, puzzles, and holiday cards — unique
Key Impact Points The Coral Triangle’s Growing Fossil Fuel Threat The Coral Triangle, a biodiversity hotspot spanning seven countries in Southeast Asia and the Pacific, faces escalating risks as fossil fuel operations expand. A new report titled “Coral Triangle at Risk: Fossil Fuel Threats and Impacts” highlights how oil and
Key Impact Points: CARB’s Grace Period Explained The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has issued an Enforcement Notice under the Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act (SB 253). This law mandates annual public disclosures of scope 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse gas emissions by U.S.-organized companies operating in California with annual
Key Impact Points: Climate Impact to Climate Transition Record-breaking heatwaves and catastrophic storms in 2024 have shifted global attention from long-term climate goals to the immediate costs of climate impacts. In 2025, the focus will transition further toward implementing clear, credible climate transition frameworks. These frameworks must address energy efficiency,
Key Impact Points: Investors’ Short-Term Focus Undermines ESG Momentum A recent EY Institutional Investor Survey reveals a growing disconnect between investors’ stated commitment to ESG principles and their actual investment behaviors. The survey polled 350 decision-makers globally, including asset managers, wealth managers, and pension funds. Despite 88% of respondents indicating
Key Impact Points: Goldman Sachs Exits NZBA Amid Political Pressures Goldman Sachs, a prominent member of the Net-Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA), has decided to leave the coalition. The alliance, established three years ago, united over 140 global banks to align financial operations with net-zero emissions goals by 2050. However, rising
Key Impact Points Uniting Leaders for Earth Day 2025 EarthX has announced its 14th annual Earth Day Celebration and Congress of Conferences, set for April 21-25, 2025, at the Hilton Anatole in Dallas, Texas. The event will convene global leaders, innovators, and investors to explore solutions for pressing environmental challenges.
As 2024 draws to a close, the Kingdom of Tonga has solidified its leadership role in the Pacific and beyond, championing resilience and sustainability under Prime Minister Siaosi Sovaleni. Throughout the year, Tonga has forged meaningful partnerships and amplified its voice on the global stage, ensuring that its diplomatic engagements
