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January 28, 2025

Companies face no penalties for missing climate targets, finds research 

Study into decarbonisation pledges concludes lack of accountability risks commitments becoming a ‘free lunch’ for firms 
January 23, 2025

Most CEOs say climate investments either saved money or didn’t add to costs 

Annual poll suggests green investment is six times as likely to boost than harm revenues, claims PwC, despite costs flagged by French and German CEOs 
January 18, 2025

The REP Wrap: French regulator to approach CSRD reports ‘understandingly’

Your weekly summary of corporate sustainability news
January 17, 2025

Eight major companies mount fight back against EU omnibus

Primark, Unilever and Nestle among firms calling for consistency and clarity, not dilution
January 5, 2025

Reasons to be cheerful: Will sustainability change for the better in 2025?

Alison Taylor, Ken Pucker and Eelco van der Enden on what's in store for the year ahead - and why it's not all doom and gloom
December 15, 2024

The REP Wrap: Docusign to offer standard ESG clauses

Your weekly summary of corporate sustainability news.
October 25, 2024

The REP Wrap: Hedge funds are shorting green businesses

Your weekly summary of corporate sustainability news.
October 20, 2024

Two-thirds of CSOs say ESG-related regulation enables impact

Figure is much higher in North America than Europe, claims survey, which explores current experiences of CSOs
October 17, 2024

UK government review: ‘Make the transition financially viable for business’

Lawmakers must be 'clear-eyed' about profit motive, says review, suggesting taxes, subsidies and legal protections for forward-looking climate statements
September 27, 2024

Investors say they won’t sacrifice 1bp of return for firms to become more sustainable

Most shareholders also believe companies over-invest in social and environmental issues, finds academic survey

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