The Big Picture
News & analysis
April 15, 2026
Luxury brand LVHM says 2030 decarbonisation efforts could cost €270m
Among the costs identified in latest CSRD report are up to €170m in energy efficiency measures, and €55m on renewables
April 9, 2026
SBTi-approved climate targets jump 61%, driven by healthcare sector and Asian firms
Latest data shows 'the frontier of climate action is increasingly shifting towards Asia and emerging markets'
February 16, 2026
US clampdown on sustainability alliances spreads to plastics
State officials warn nearly 80 companies that participating in anti-pollution initiatives could prompt legal action
February 2, 2026
The next steps for corporate net-zero targets
What should the next generation of climate goals look like, and what will be needed to achieve them?
January 29, 2026
False dawn or real momentum? Recruiters on the recent boom in sustainability jobs
Experts caution against reading too much into the recent uptick in roles
January 24, 2026
What do enforcement bodies, lawyers and companies think about missed climate targets?
Paul Verney talks to firms that have revised their goals, consumer watchdogs and legal experts about what to do with unachievable commitments
January 23, 2026
UK competition authority warns firms not to rely on suppliers’ green assurances
CMA publishes guidance telling companies to reconsider trading with those unable or unwilling to verify claims.
January 22, 2026
Environmental concern and communication are declining but green purchasing continues to grow
Chris Coulter believes a new sustainability narrative is emerging amid what he calls the 'green purchase paradox'