Regulation & Policy
News & analysis
July 5, 2026
Bumper week for EU’s sustainability agenda
It’s been a busy week for sustainability regulation in Brussels. Here are the highlights.
July 4, 2026
Is Shein the canary in the coalmine for corporate sustainability law?
The retailer is facing a regulatory and legal onslaught. Should other businesses be paying attention to the arguments being tested?
June 28, 2026
French court rules on Scope 3 in corporate ‘vigilance plans’
TotalEnergies told to update its plan after judge sides with NGOs and the City of Paris in breakthrough ruling
June 24, 2026
UK to introduce national version of EU Deforestation Regulation
Announcement comes as EU faces pressure from US over EUDR
June 24, 2026
California’s climate reporting rules delayed
CARB to push back deadline by three months
June 21, 2026
The REP Wrap: Energy giants hit with greenwashing complaint
Your weekly summary of corporate sustainability news.
June 19, 2026
More companies pile into debate about future EU carbon price
The European Commission has provided more clarity on its current thinking about the EU ETS, but it's still all to play for
June 15, 2026
Canada axes human rights watchdog, plans product-based forced labour rules
The updates respond to US pressure, and come as the European Commission consults on the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive