ISSB to Allow Use of TNFD Metrics to Meet Nature-Related Disclosure Requirements

The IFRS Foundation’s International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) has proposed allowing companies to use Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) disclosure metrics to help meet nature-related disclosure requirements, and confirmed that it will draw on the TNFD framework in developing…

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McDonald’s Appoints Suheily Natal Davis as Chief Sustainability, Social Impact & Inclusion Officer

McDonald’s has appointed Suheily Natal Davis as its new Chief Sustainability, Social Impact & Inclusion Officer. The appointment marks an expansion of the company’s top sustainability role to incorporate inclusion, with Natal Davis succeeding Chief Sustainability & Social Impact Officer…

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Flow batteries selected for microgrid deployments in Maldives, Paskenta Tribe lands in California

Two recent microgrid projects highlight the expanding role of flow batteries, with Quino Energy deploying organic flow batteries in the Maldives and the Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians integrating zinc hybrid cathode storage in Northern California.

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China Unveils Goal to Grow Non-Fossil Energy to 50% of Power Generation by 2030

China’s National Development and Reform Commission and the National Energy Administration announced a series of energy system goals under a new 5-year plan, including plans for non-fossil energy to become the primary electricity source at 50% of total power generation,…

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