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June 6, 2025

National Grid breaches upper emissions limit in first year of climate plan

Rise in Scope 1 and 2 beyond its control, says UK energy firm as it unveils green spending plans
June 4, 2025

Unilever lobbying expert calls for ‘agreed system’ for scoring trade bodies on climate

Fiona Duggan says convergence among companies is needed when it comes to trade association reviews.  
June 3, 2025

Only 6% of US firms have significantly changed sustainability approach in response to ESG backlash

Survey of sustainability execs highlights worry about widening gap between state and federal policy
May 29, 2025

Companies can be held liable for climate harms, rules German court

Judge dismisses lawsuit against RWE but confirms polluters may be liable for climate-related harms. 
May 29, 2025

Corporate sustainability jobs

This fortnight's sustainability vacancies include roles at Google, ERM, Flutter, Amazon and the British Standards Institute
May 28, 2025

Shein sets SBTi-approved emission reduction targets

Fast fashion giant lays out dramatic decarbonisation goals, but critics point to the reality of its fast-rising emissions.
May 27, 2025

Google, Ikea, Unilever call for ‘clarity’ on role of carbon removals in Europe

Letter from business leaders calls on EU lawmakers to set clear climate goal and make ‘maximum carbon removal reliance’ explicit
May 22, 2025

Biodiversity and water among least reported topics in CSRD disclosures

EFRAG member also warns reports are 'moving towards' an unhelpful level of detail
May 19, 2025

Corporate sustainability jobs

Google, Lululemon, Hershey, Volvo and AstraZeneca are among those currently recruiting sustainability experts
May 18, 2025

The REP Wrap: CDP announces major overhaul

Your weekly summary of corporate sustainability news.