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January 18, 2026
Climate leadership ‘compatible with growth’ in apparel and healthcare sectors, but not materials
CDP research finds the financial realities of decarbonisation vary across business types, while Japanese firms take poll position
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 14, 2025
ECB study finds polluting companies get worse borrowing terms from banks
Analysis of more than 5,000 firms shows a relationship between emissions, ecotoxicity and higher collateral requirements
September 24, 2025
Research concludes 80% of firms are seeing financial benefits from decarbonising
Survey of 2,000 execs shows business case for going ‘green’ is crystalising, with some valuing decarbonisation efforts at 10% of revenue
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
May 16, 2025
Firms will no longer have to explain financial implications of climate in next year’s EU reports
Plans for a ‘quick fix’ amendment will see CSRD carve-outs extended until at least 2027
March 16, 2025
The REP Wrap: LEGO grows profits and sustainability spending
Your weekly summary of corporate sustainability news.
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