The Big Picture

News & analysis

April 12, 2025

Ditching due diligence rules and embracing carbon removals: sustainability under Germany’s new government

This week's coalition agreement gives a glimpse of what's on the cards for companies over the next four years
April 9, 2025

Unilever calls out European lobby group for fossil fuel activities

Firm reports overall improvement at its 26 trade associations when it comes to climate advocacy, as CISL calls for greater fight back
March 30, 2025

2,000+ firms have signed up for ‘net zero’ in the last year

Race to Zero saw thousands of new members despite high-profile departures
March 23, 2025

The REP Wrap: ‘36% of firms increasing climate ambitions’

Your weekly summary of corporate sustainability news.
March 11, 2025

Mining head calls ‘net’ in net zero a ‘weasel word’

Fortescue chair wants companies to focus on ‘real zero’ as he explains $6.2bn plan to transform business
March 6, 2025

Firms bet on SEC shift as requests to ban ESG proposals surge

Regulator’s revival of Trump-era guidance is already prompting withdrawals on climate targets
March 5, 2025

Business on EU Omnibus: Nestlé urges lawmakers to provide clarity quickly

Signify calls on Commission to engage in ‘meaningful dialogue’, while trade bodies welcome ‘steps in right direction’
March 5, 2025

Polman warns Unilever not to pin underperformance on sustainability

Former head says financial woes are “not a purpose story but a slippage in performance story" as firm ousts latest CEO
February 27, 2025

Senior Republicans call for “immediate diplomatic engagement” to stop CS3D

US lawmakers claim EU directive threatens productivity, sovereignty and fiduciary duty
February 19, 2025

Most CFOs see sustainability spending as a cost, yet still expect better returns  

Survey of 500 finance heads points to ‘nuanced perspective’ on cost implications of sustainability

Visuals