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.