The Big Picture
News & analysis
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’
December 5, 2025
Taking stock of sustainability at the Financial Conduct Authority
As the year draws to a close, REP talks to the UK regulator's sustainable finance head, Alicia Kedzierski, about its work in 2025
October 25, 2025
A private privilege? Why being unlisted makes sustainability more achievable
Lego's CSO is the latest to point out the joys of having no public shareholders
October 18, 2025
Stay the course or admit defeat? The looming reality of missed climate targets
Some firms are coming clean about missed targets, while others are rethinking them. But, right now, most are keeping quiet.
October 16, 2025
Buy-in for sustainability has plummeted among C-suite, says survey
Review of sustainability leaders shows CSO demotions, 'insane targets' and a skills gap around supply chain management
October 12, 2025
Bayer sustainability chief says it’s ‘foolish’ to use <2.5°C scenario for business planning
Matthias Berninger says success of firm’s seed development programme depends on ‘realistic baseline projections’
October 7, 2025
Best-structured CSRD reports named
The results are in for the second category, and five companies have been recognised for their leadership efforts.
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