Earthday.org launches ‘Food for Our Planet’ as global Earth Day 2027 theme
Earthday.org has launched Food for Our Planet, a multiyear global campaign focused on transforming the way food is produced, consumed and valued to build a healthier, sustainable and equitable global food system.
Climate resilience the leading driver for business action on nature ahead of COP17
A new report published ahead of the UN Biodiversity Conference (COP17) has found that climate resilience is the leading reason for businesses to act on nature, as climate disruption and concerns over raw material costs increase pressure on companies to protect their supply chains.
‘Overshoot is not a reason to surrender’: UN calls for accelerated climate action ahead of COP31
As world leaders prepare for November’s major COP31 climate summit in Türkiye, record breaking heat, devastating floods and an unprecedented El Niño climate pattern are making global climate action ever more urgent.
Worldline helps establish first global ISO 20125 standard for sustainable digital services
ISO/IEC 20125-1:2026 is the world's first international standard for the eco design of digital services. It gives enterprises a practical framework to measure, reduce and manage the environmental impact of their digital operations while supporting broader ESG and net zero strategies.
Building sustainable competitiveness in an uncertain future
A new European Environment Agency (EEA) report explores the forces likely to shape Europe towards 2040.
Carbon data gaps put deals worth more than £1 million at risk for UK firms
Nearly two-thirds of UK businesses (63%) report losing or delaying a commercial opportunity in the past two years with incomplete, inconsistent, or inaccessible carbon data a contributing factor, according to new research from carbon management platform Zevero.
Eurobarometer shows consumers' growing trust in EU Ecolabel
The latest Eurobarometer survey shows an increased trust and recognition for the EU Ecolabel among European consumers who are increasingly looking for sustainable products.
Multinational brands face growing cross-border compliance challenge as Textile EPR rolls out across the EU
According to Reverse Logistics Group (RLG) by Reconomy, the international circular economy specialist, the accelerating roll out of Textile EPR across Europe will soon create increasingly complex cross-border reporting requirements for multinational brands.
WRI looks at what it will take to bring temperatures back to 1.5°C this century
Reaching net zero emissions by mid century is a cornerstone of the Paris Agreement, but UNEP’s new Limiting Overshoot report warns the world will exceed 1.5°C of warming – making clear that achieving net zero is no longer enough to keep the Agreement’s temperature goal within reach.
Are you really green?
For too long, business has caused environmental impacts without either thinking of the consequences or taking their own responsibilities seriously.
New SDG Chat launched to empower global engagement on sustainable development
The UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA) has launched an artificial intelligence (AI) tool, SDG Chat, to make reliable sustainable development information more accessible to people around the world.
Taking action for nature
Business for Nature will be heading to COP17 with a bold ask: governments must accelerate reform of fiscal and financial incentives to unlock investment, strengthen competitiveness and support long term economic resilience.
