Author name: Morgane Benoist

Climate Change, Codo's Insights

Understanding Locked-In Emissions : Is your investment at risk of a carbon lock-in?

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When we think of solving climate change issues, we often focus on the emissions currently being produced. A carbon inventory or GHG emissions report can only detail the previous year(s)’ emissions. However, a significant portion of future emissions, however, is also already “locked-in” due to existing infrastructure, policies, and commitments. Understanding these locked-in emissions is critical if we are to effectively combat climate change. But what exactly are locked-in emissions, and why should we be concerned about them?

Benchmark Review, Codo's Insights

Climate plans in the heavy industries sector: how did Japanese firms perform in 2024?

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In the World Benchmarking Alliance’s first Heavy Industries Benchmark, the 91 most influential aluminium, cement and steel companies worldwide were assessed on their alignment to a low carbon world. The findings were consolidated into an insights report published in April 2024. In this blog post, we summarize the main findings and analyze how Japanese firms performed.

Codo's Insights, ESG Regulations

Fast Fashion in the Crosshairs: Will France’s Proposed Law Shake the Industry?

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Fast fashion has taken over consumers’ closets, leveraging low prices and speed. However, this affordability often conceals serious issues such as environmental impact and workers’ rights violations. In this article, we discuss a proposed fast fashion regulation law in France and explore what this new regulation might mean for the global fashion market, including Japan.