ESG pushback
News & analysis
September 24, 2025
EU set to introduce another delay to deforestation law
Commission claims it needs more time to sort IT system, but sceptics say move is motivated by EU-US relations
September 24, 2025
Net zero commitments up 9% among US firms
Annual review shows continued rise in corporate pledges, although most still lack strategic credibility
September 14, 2025
The REP Wrap: ASOS signs legally-binding due diligence deal with union
This week also sees Mars sign its biggest renewables deal, Nike lose its CSO, and scholars find link between heatwaves and corporate emissions
September 14, 2025
This week’s EU Omnibus developments
A rundown of who is saying what this week, and what more we know about plans to revise Europe’s sustainability rules
August 27, 2025
Brazilian anti-trust probe sets ‘dangerous precedent’ for corporate sustainability alliances, say experts
Competition lawyers say investigation into Soy Moratorium suggests US anti-trust playbook is spreading
July 30, 2025
US environment agency to ditch legal finding that underpins most of its climate rules
Repeal of landmark ‘endangerment finding’ would undermine more than 30 environmental laws, according to estimates.
July 30, 2025
CDP, SBTi subpoenaed by anti-ESG lawmakers over alleged ‘deceptive practices’
Non-profits are accused of 'exploiting businesses' in latest attack on sustainability bodies by US Republicans
July 20, 2025
Is the business case for sustainability settled? That depends on which of this week’s reports you read.
New polls point to corporates splurging on sustainability, but even Race to Zero isn't quite convinced the business case is there yet