News & analysis

October 2, 2024

Don’t over-implement CSRD: EU official urges firms to use ‘common sense’ with reporting law

Comments come as German justice minister says he wants the rules renegotiated
September 30, 2024

Confusion abounds over plans for EU deforestation law

Europe tells WTO it is ploughing ahead but claims no decision has been made yet to media
September 29, 2024

The bits that mattered from New York Climate Week 

Key reports and announcements included more debate about green growth and VCM developments
September 27, 2024

Investors say they won’t sacrifice 1bp of return for firms to become more sustainable

Most shareholders also believe companies over-invest in social and environmental issues, finds academic survey
September 24, 2024

L’Oreal, Coke and Amazon join list of ‘best climate lobbyists’

InfluenceMap identifies 40 global leaders, including eight new additions to the annual list
September 23, 2024

Nearly half of VCM projects are deemed ‘low integrity’

MSCI finds no top-tier projects despite research suggesting 40% of firms plan to use offsets to achieve climate goals
September 22, 2024

Calls mount to address tension between profit and sustainability

Cambridge and BSR call for major rethink, but Climate Week agenda insists ‘sustainability is a value creator for business and the environment’  
September 21, 2024

The REP Wrap: EFRAG to host talks on disclosure rules for SMEs

Your weekly summary of corporate sustainability news.
September 21, 2024

Demand for job candidates with green skills is 54% higher than others

LinkedIn warns that if talent pool doesn’t double, sustainability goals will be at risk
September 18, 2024

Corporate sustainability, net zero and the new European Commission

New lawmakers are being tasked with managing everything from the Clean Industrial Deal to CS3D