News & analysis

June 22, 2025

‘Sustainability is presented as a business opportunity, but it’s not’: the challenge of ‘win-lose’ engagements

A CEO and an engagement specialist discuss the current state of shareholder stewardship
June 21, 2025

The REP Wrap: Interface becomes latest to axe CSO role

Your weekly summary of corporate sustainability news. 
June 19, 2025

SBTi wants companies to pilot new net-zero standard

Target-setting body calls on firms of ‘all sizes and locations’ to participate in trial
June 19, 2025

EFRAG to halve EU reporting standards as Commission considers request for delay

Patrick de Cambourg says summer consultation is ‘not ideal’ as Philips' sustainability director insists new ESRS will make life easier for companies
June 18, 2025

Pentair axes CSO role in bid to ‘integrate sustainability further into business’

Regulatory filing reveals water firm will fit sustainability team into tech and innovation unit
June 15, 2025

UK government tight-lipped on stalled ISSB adoption

Missed deadlines and lengthy silence has prompted some to predict a change of plan on sustainability reporting requirements
June 14, 2025

Assessment of human rights lobbying in the pipeline to help investors target problem companies

New ‘social lobby map’ due this month as shareholders reflect on companies' progress on human rights and modern slavery. 
June 13, 2025

“We’ll never have full convergence”: EFRAG expert calls for honesty on aligning reporting standards

Liad Ortar says full convergence between ESRS and ISSB is not possible or desirable
June 13, 2025

Corporate sustainability jobs and people moves

This fortnight’s sustainability vacancies include roles at Starbucks, Mars, WWF, Wella and Schneider Electric. 
June 11, 2025

Transition plans: Firms warned of ‘fine line’ between acknowledging obstacles and making excuses

Consultancy SB+CO points to best practice in new guidance on corporate transition planning