News & analysis

January 3, 2026

A year of reckoning for corporate climate targets

A look at companies' latest sustainability reports shows a mixed bag when it comes to progress.
December 20, 2025

Climate disclosures in the US: are legal challenges the only certainty?

Lawsuits, suspensions and row-backs mean corporate reporting rules remain as uncertain as they were at the start of 2025
December 19, 2025

Pilot launched to tackle risks around carbon removals being ‘reversed’

Verra will trial insurance and investment models to reduce upfront costs associated with removed emissions being re-released  
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