News & analysis

December 12, 2025

Customer demand jumps up list of reasons firms engage on ESG ratings, while investor pressure falls

Trend may reflect focus of ESG backlash on sustainable finance rather than procurement initiatives   
December 11, 2025

EFRAG expert says it’s seeing ‘huge’ demand for sector-specific guidance

EU advisory body is being inundated with requests to revive sector work, says Liad Ortar
December 10, 2025

Corporate sustainability jobs

B Lab needs a new CEO, while Microsoft, Unilever and Red Bull are among those recruiting sustainability experts
December 5, 2025

UK government advisor flags “significant concerns” over ISSB sector standards

Global sustainability standard setter told to change course on SASB enhancements or risk irrelevance 
December 3, 2025

UK watchdog bans ads by Nike, Superdry and Lacoste over ‘misleading environmental claims’

Advertising Standards Authority uses AI to tackle claims in the fashion retail sector
December 1, 2025

A look at SBTi’s proposed new corporate net-zero standard

The proposals, which are open for feedback until later this month, include mandatory transition plans and stronger accountability mechanisms  
November 30, 2025

Pharma firms add nature to list of minimum requirements for suppliers

Sustainable Markets Initiative ramps up expectations in latest letter, which is signed by Novo Nordisk, GSK, AstraZeneca and more
November 30, 2025

The methane challenge: Marfrig breaks ground with targets and strategy

Announcement from Brazilian beef giant comes amid broader lack of progress on methane, as ISSB plans to make it more prominent in standards.
November 22, 2025

The REP Wrap: Tyson agrees not to make net zero claims

Your weekly summary of corporate sustainability news.
November 22, 2025

Uncertainty as US lawmakers continue to pump brakes on ESG

Court suspends California climate rule as SEC makes it easier to reject shareholder proposals. But legal experts say moves muddy the waters.