February 2, 2026

The next steps for corporate net-zero targets

What should the next generation of climate goals look like, and what will be needed to achieve them?

February 13, 2026

Europe’s carbon pricing rules in the firing line

Political leaders and corporates take aim at EU ETS, while steel giant praises changes to Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism 
February 9, 2026

The Netherlands mulls retroactive CSRD rules that protect voluntary reporters

Dutch finance minister asks for vote to be further delayed in order to integrate proposal, along with Omnibus I changes
February 9, 2026

NGO that just forced Shein to drop net-zero claims is coming for other firms

DUH campaign adds to greenwashing scrutiny that also includes case brought by Procter & Gamble and guidance from Dutch regulator

The Week in Corporate Sustainability

  • EU adopts carbon removals standards
  • EFRAG recruiting new ESRS members
  • SBTi consults on automotives standard
  • Two-thirds of firms set to overshoot 2°C
February 6, 2026

GHG Protocol gets 800+ responses to Scope 2 consultation

Second Scope 2 consultation is in the pipeline, as inaugural Land Sector & Removals Standard is released
February 6, 2026

Environmental disclosure rules tighten for Chinese companies

Update comes as Hong Kong announces plan to launch pilot for climate transition plans
February 5, 2026

Tony’s Chocolonely praised for honesty over jump in child labour cases

Dutch confectionary firm says it will resolve most cases within nine months as it reports record-breaking revenues
January 31, 2026

FCA unveils planned update to UK sustainability disclosures

Regulator kicks off consultation on its proposed approach to the UK SRS and climate transition plans
January 30, 2026

Experts endorse Canada’s plan to certify companies’ green collaborations

Competition authority closes consultation as government kicks off search for members of transition and taxonomy body
January 29, 2026

Supermarkets warn suppliers that quitting soy pledge could be deal-breaker

Cargill and Bunge among traders given deadline to confirm position on moratorium to protect Amazon rainforest