The Big Picture

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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'
January 18, 2026

Diaries at the ready: a rundown of the year’s sustainability events 

REP has put together a list of conferences, roundtables and webinars to help you plan the next 12 months
January 12, 2026

Please stop discussing whether markets value ‘sustainability’

Lisa Sachs argues that reports like a recent one from WBCSD are missing the point about corporate sustainability
January 7, 2026

Do we need a ‘target amnesty’ for corporate climate pledges?

New Year is the season of unrealistic commitments, but should 2026 start with a more honest discussion about interim net-zero goals?   
January 6, 2026

‘No economic or technically viable way forwards’: Ricardo abandons SBTi commitments

UK firm hits decarbonisation wall as abatement cost ‘rises to c.£7000/tCO2e’

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