News & analysis

February 12, 2025

SEC signals plan to block shareholder requests for climate targets 

US regulator reinstates guidance from Trump’s first term
February 12, 2025

SBTi seeks experts to help revise corporate net-zero standard 

Target-setting body announces consultations plus groups on Scope 3 and carbon removals  
February 10, 2025

100+ Aussie firms ‘have quit government carbon-neutral scheme’ 

Telstra and PwC Australia among departures over past two years, the Sydney Morning Herald reports  
February 9, 2025

The REP Wrap: Updates from Novo Nordisk, LEGO and Equinor

Your weekly summary of corporate sustainability news.
February 6, 2025

Shareholders praise Unilever and Nestlé for breaking ranks with trade associations

Both firms had disclaimers inserted into omnibus proposals from ERT
January 31, 2025

Ikea reports 30% emissions reduction since 2016  

Swedish furniture giant says shrinking footprint coincides with 24% increase in revenue   
January 30, 2025

Corporate sustainability jobs 

This month’s ESG job opportunities include vacancies at SSE, Meta, Intel and John Lewis
January 28, 2025

Companies face no penalties for missing climate targets, finds research 

Study into decarbonisation pledges concludes lack of accountability risks commitments becoming a ‘free lunch’ for firms 
January 26, 2025

The REP Wrap: A2A issues first green bond using new EU standard 

Your weekly summary of corporate sustainability news.
January 23, 2025

Most CEOs say climate investments either saved money or didn’t add to costs 

Annual poll suggests green investment is six times as likely to boost than harm revenues, claims PwC, despite costs flagged by French and German CEOs