EU Omnibus EU leaders seek to kill due diligence requirements despite warnings Studies estimate the implementation costs of due diligence obligations for large companies at 0.009% of their revenues. Melodie Michel 22 May 2025
Food System EU agriculture already loses €28bn a year to extreme weather events Drought is the greatest threat to food production across all EU regions. Melodie Michel 22 May 2025
Critical minerals Critical minerals market concentration could jeopardise energy transition The average market share of the top three critical minerals producers rose to 86% in 2024. Melodie Michel 21 May 2025
Energy Transition Decarbonising energy supply: Governance pathways and best practices Internal targets, training and decentralised decision-making can help firms achieve their energy goals. Melodie Michel 21 May 2025
Deforestation Experts sound ‘global red alert’ as fires trigger record-high forest loss "This level of forest loss is unlike anything we've seen in over 20 years of data." Melodie Michel 21 May 2025
Green Steel Continued investment in coal-based steel threatens sector decarbonisation "The steel sector must increase ambition in the second half of this decade if it stands a chance to meet net-zero goals." Melodie Michel 20 May 2025
Policy & Standards EU and UK strike deal to link emissions trading schemes The agreement is expected to save UK companies £800 million by 2030. Melodie Michel 20 May 2025
People & Culture Lululemon hires former Nike CSO to lead sustainability Noel Kinder replaces Esther Speck as Senior Vice President of Sustainability. Rachel Willcox 20 May 2025
People & Culture Inditex picks risk lead as new Chief Sustainability Officer Unlike his predecessor, Fernando de Bunes will not form part of the executive committee. Melodie Michel 19 May 2025
Greenwashing Energy retailer admits offsets ‘do not prevent or undo’ fossil fuels harms in greenwashing settlement EnergyAustralia withdrew its Go Neutral product in July 2024, and says it has now “shifted its focus to direct emissions reductions”. Melodie Michel 19 May 2025