News & analysis

March 24, 2025

Unilever and VW claim ‘positive’ lobbying impact in first official CSRD reports

Expert says ‘bold' statements will be judged in the court of public opinion
March 20, 2025

‘We are challenged to think creatively’: Drinks giants raise doubts over water targets

Heineken, AB Inbev and Carlsberg highlight challenges in latest sustainability reports
March 19, 2025

SBTi consults on draft corporate net zero standard

Target setting body proposes more Scope 3 flexibility and floats removals targets for residual emissions. 
March 14, 2025

A quarter of firms plan to slow down corporate reporting amid CSRD rethink

A further 31% will plough on with EU rules regardless, finds survey
March 14, 2025

US lawmakers eye legal ‘shield’ against overseas due diligence laws

A proposed bill would give US firms the right to sue if protections aren’t respected 
March 11, 2025

Mining head calls ‘net’ in net zero a ‘weasel word’

Fortescue chair wants companies to focus on ‘real zero’ as he explains $6.2bn plan to transform business
March 5, 2025

Business on EU Omnibus: Nestlé urges lawmakers to provide clarity quickly

Signify calls on Commission to engage in ‘meaningful dialogue’, while trade bodies welcome ‘steps in right direction’
March 5, 2025

Polman warns Unilever not to pin underperformance on sustainability

Former head says financial woes are “not a purpose story but a slippage in performance story" as firm ousts latest CEO
March 2, 2025

The REP Wrap: Major carbon removals firm in first direct air capture deal

Your weekly summary of corporate sustainability news.
March 1, 2025

Corporate sustainability jobs 

This month’s jobs include vacancies at McDonald's, Amazon, Unilever, Nestlé and Tesco.