This week in sustainability, we are covering the story that almost no mainstream business outlet is connecting properly: the carbon removal market just lost 96% of its demand overnight, a global energy war is reshaping every supply chain assumption we had, and some of the biggest corporate climate commitments are quietly being walked back.

I cover ten stories ranked by impact, including: the Microsoft carbon removal pause, Delta Air Lines downgrading its net-zero goal from a target to an "aspiration", China's accelerating dominance in renewable energy, why EU Deforestation Regulation compliance is still failing one in three businesses, and the EV surge driven not by policy — but by war.

If your organisation has net-zero commitments, a sustainability reporting obligation, or any exposure to energy costs or supply chains — this week matters.

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Ten of the UK's leading climate experts walked into Westminster last November and delivered one of the most evidence-based briefings Parliament has seen. Now it is a film, and it changes the conversation for anyone running a business.

This is not abstract environmentalism. The National Emergency Briefing connects climate science directly to the things business leaders care about: health systems, food supply chains, national security, and economic stability. It features Lord Deben, Chris Packham CBE, and Professor Michael Mann, and they make the case that emergency-level action is also an enormous economic opportunity.

In this video, I break down what the film gets right about business and sustainability, and why we are hosting a private screening at The Garden Cinema in London on 6 May 2025.

Doors open at 5:30 PM. Film starts at 6, followed by a Q&A, drinks, and conversation. If you work in business and sustainability, we would love to have you there.

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The Iran war is reshaping energy policy worldwide, and this week's sustainability news is packed with signals that every business leader needs to pay attention to.

In this week's top 10 countdown, I cover how the conflict is simultaneously threatening climate legislation and accelerating the global shift to renewables. We look at the CDP data showing that companies hitting emission targets are outperforming their rivals. I break down why US states are wavering on climate laws, how food supply chains are buckling under pressure, and why energy efficiency is saving businesses millions right now.

Plus, three mind-blowing environmental facts that did not make the mainstream news.

This is your weekly sustainability intelligence briefing. If you work in sustainability, lead a business, or advise organisations on climate strategy, this is the content that keeps you ahead.

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