Climate scientist Johan Rockström says the world will pass 1.5°C of warming within a few years and that some ecosystems are near tipping points. He advises companies to treat climate and nature as one agenda, prioritising decarbonisation plus biodiversity and freshwater projects. The EU has also weakened its 2035 car CO2 target, from 90% to 87.5% with a 7.5% steel-based top-up. For a Thai SME this is background: no immediate cost or rule change, but export buyers in Europe may ask about low-carbon practices.