The Big Picture

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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
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'

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