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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 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 13, 2025

This week’s EU Omnibus developments

A rundown of who is saying what this week, and what more we know about plans to revise Europe’s sustainability rules
June 29, 2025

National due diligence laws beginning to find their feet

French and Norwegian laws make progress despite floundering EU rules, and South Korea could become first Asian country with mandatory rules
June 1, 2025

This week’s EU Omnibus developments

A rundown of who is saying what this week, and what more we know about plans to revise Europe’s sustainability rules
May 16, 2025

One in a hundred: the Finnish firm that says climate isn’t material

Qt Group takes observers by surprise with the statement in its CSRD report, but garners praise for its honesty
May 10, 2025

Frustration as the EU Omnibus ignores the misalignment problem

Ingka and BusinessEurope among those calling on legislators to address the incoherence of Europe's sustainability laws
April 30, 2025

BusinessEurope tells EU lawmakers to revert to risk-based due diligence and rethink transition plan requirements

Key trade body outlines its position on the proposed EU omnibus
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. 
February 20, 2025

‘There aren’t any free lunches’: Fortum’s sustainability head on its dual transition 

Tomas Qvickström tells REP about both its transition plans, and the value of building in-house expertise