News & analysis

July 24, 2025

Governments are liable for failing to regulate polluting companies, rules international court

ICJ’s opinion hailed as ‘ground-breaking’ and ‘historic’, with implications for future climate law-making around the world
July 23, 2025

Research finds gaps between net-zero pledges, transition plans and climate disclosures

Studies focused on companies in Europe and Singapore both flag incoherence among companies' public information
July 20, 2025

Is the business case for sustainability settled? That depends on which of this week’s reports you read.

New polls point to corporates splurging on sustainability, but even Race to Zero isn't quite convinced the business case is there yet
July 18, 2025

Former EPA chief calls out ‘systemic’ auditing failures in voluntary carbon markets

Cynthia Giles co-authors paper opposing ICVCM position
July 15, 2025

Companies call for ‘radical revision’ of sustainability agenda

Poll of hundreds of corporate sustainability leaders reveals less than a tenth believe status quo is working. 
July 11, 2025

H&M, Inditex and Stellantis lead weak pack on climate integrity, study finds

Assessment of transition plans by companies in tech, fashion, agri and autos finds all to be lacking ‘reasonable’ integrity 
July 11, 2025

Corporate sustainability jobs

This fortnight’s sustainability vacancies include roles at SBTi, Netflix, Nestlé and McDonald’s.
July 11, 2025

California publishes guidance for firms on climate disclosure rules

CARB says it's committed to developing regulations by end of the year, but will use its discretion when it comes to enforcement.
July 10, 2025

EFRAG eyes 66% reduction in European Sustainability Reporting Standards

Increase to advisory group’s planned cuts come as European Commission names EFRAG sustainability candidates
July 9, 2025

Climate change will render hundreds of data centres uninsurable, finds research

Most organisations say they have been impacted by physical climate events over past 12 months