The Big Picture

News & analysis

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?
July 1, 2026

Average company participates in 24 sustainability initiatives, finds OECD

Study explores human rights and environmental practices among listed companies across the globe, based on their disclosures
May 31, 2026

Do companies still need to worry about investor pressure on sustainability? 

Climate initiative shuts down citing a lack of 'seriousness' among investors, while experts hail a new era of 'limitations-aware engagement'
May 28, 2026

Greenhushing good for financial performance, find academics 

Study suggests shareholders reward companies that keep quiet about their environmental efforts
May 24, 2026

The REP Wrap: SBTi unveils 2030 strategy

Your weekly summary of corporate sustainability news.
May 24, 2026

‘The pushback was inevitable, but we need to take responsibility for its longevity’

John Morrison on why a better version of sustainability will emerge after the backlash, but not until 2030
May 4, 2026

New Chinese law could force rethink of sustainability due diligence

Government may penalise companies it believes are discriminating against Chinese suppliers
April 26, 2026

‘Infinite scenarios’ for how targets will be impacted: Experts explain SBTi’s latest update

The initiative has quietly changed the methodology used to set absolute emissions reduction thresholds, to be announced in coming weeks
April 26, 2026

Unilever, Coke, Target, Nestle, Mondelez subpoenaed over plastics work

Florida attorney general files Civil Investigative Demands for information about interactions with peers and environmental groups
April 25, 2026

Does BP’s AGM signal renewed shareholder appetite for a climate fight?

The oil major's hammering on Thursday marks the first big disagreement between investors and companies this proxy season

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