Planet Tracker’s latest analysis reveals critical gaps in BASF’s climate transition strategy. Whilst the company may be on track for a 2°C pathway by 2030, significant challenges remain to achieve the more ambitious 1.5°C target.

Last week, senior analyst Richard Wielechowski joined Jodie Roussell, global public affairs lead, packaging & sustainability at Nestlé and Ian Welsh, Innovation Forum’s publishing director, to discuss the outcomes of INC-5 and outline a roadmap towards INC-5.2.

Planet Tracker’s latest research highlights inconsistencies between U.S. and EU toxic release reporting requirements, exposing corporates and financiers to growing regulatory and litigation risks.

Planet Tracker’s latest report presents a comprehensive comparison of U.S. and EU chemical regulations, revealing significant differences between the two regions’ regulatory frameworks. These discrepancies hinder accurate assessments of toxic footprints and increase future risks for companies and investors.

The fifth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-5) aimed at developing an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution, commonly called the Global Plastics Treaty, has concluded in Busan, South Korea. No agreement was reached although this was expected to be the final round. While some progress was made, unresolved disagreements on critical measures such as capping plastic production and addressing hazardous chemicals, prevented consensus. An additional round (INC-5.2) is expected to be held next year. Planet Tracker urges financial institutions, policymakers, and businesses to strengthen their efforts and stand firm in advocating for a treaty that addresses the root causes of plastic pollution.

Planet Tracker’s latest analysis reveals setbacks in Air Liquide’s climate transition progress. The company is likely to align with a 2°C warming scenario by 2030, a regression from last year’s 1.5°C alignment. The assessment of Air Liquide’s climate transition strategy highlights significant efforts alongside key challenges.

The recent Biodiversity COP in Colombia agreed to establish a mechanism for funding the protection of global genetic resources. It proposes that sectors such pharma, biotech, and animal & plant breeding, which benefit from genetic material, should share those gains with developing countries and Indigenous Peoples and local communities.

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Planet Tracker’s Seafood Database has been further expanded to cover 300 corporates along the global seafood supply chain, providing investors with a unique open-access tool to identify those most exposed to overfishing, illegal fishing, and other seafood sustainability risks.