UK publishes final sustainability reporting standards
The FCA is now consulting on an initiative to use the new standards for mandatory reporting.
Global GHG emissions hit new record in 2025
The persistent upward trend highlights the limits of current mitigation efforts and the impact of climate policy reversals in the US.
Adapteo CSO Lina Wiles on the trade-offs of leading sustainability at a circular construction firm
"This business model has been around for decades. It’s really smart and it really works."
‘Time to look forward’: Omnibus adoption marks end of CSRD and CSDDD uncertainty
"While you can be exempted from sustainability regulations, you cannot be exempted from social and environmental risks."
On value preservation and how to eat an elephant: Watch CSO Futures' webinar on the economics of net zero
The webinar is now available on replay for CSO Futures subscribers.
After eliminating CSO role, Apple removes ESG from executive pay incentives
Apple is following the example of several other US corporations and moving away from overt sustainability action.
Mandating large firms to electrify fleets would create the EV demand carmakers need: report
An ambitious law requiring companies to electrify their fleets would create demand for 2 million new EVs.
IEA removes climate change from top priorities, yielding to US pressure
European countries like France, Spain and the UK urged the IEA to continue its focus on net zero.
New guidance available for investors to integrate Just Transition into net zero strategies
"Investor‑led approaches to just transition are emerging, adaptable and increasingly actionable."
Microsoft achieves 100% renewable energy – without RECs
"The future of carbon-free energy is one that we will create – together.”
Europe’s financial authorities warn against loosening of sustainability reporting rules
“These [reliefs] will significantly reduce transparency for investors and other market participants."