ESG pushback
News & analysis
March 19, 2026
Nestle calls on peers to join campaign to stop EU deforestation law being re-opened
'Please do not reward companies that have not invested in time, even after two delays,' says letter signed by Danone, Ferrero and Bel
February 16, 2026
US clampdown on sustainability alliances spreads to plastics
State officials warn nearly 80 companies that participating in anti-pollution initiatives could prompt legal action
February 13, 2026
Europe’s carbon pricing rules in the firing line
Political leaders and corporates take aim at EU ETS, while steel giant praises changes to Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism
January 11, 2026
The REP Wrap: 51 firms chose to comply with California’s suspended climate disclosure rules
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December 7, 2025
New sustainability association plans to tackle ‘disorganised response’ to EU deregulation
Initiative to coordinate industry practitioners will start in Denmark with potential to expand across Europe
November 22, 2025
Uncertainty as US lawmakers continue to pump brakes on ESG
Court suspends California climate rule as SEC makes it easier to reject shareholder proposals. But legal experts say moves muddy the waters.
November 22, 2025
EU Member States agree negotiating mandate for revised deforestation regulation
Council will push for delays and a further review in six months' time despite some companies warning against last-minute confusion
November 15, 2025
Plastics pledge refocuses amid big-name departures
2030 Plastics Agenda for Business reduces targets and shifts focus to collective action, but without the backing of some former signatories