Mining

US accelerates permitting process for deep sea mining projects

“Deep seabed mining is key to unlocking a domestic source of critical minerals for the United States."

Melodie Michel

22 January 2026

ESG Reporting

Sustainability regulation in 2026: From frameworks to enforcement

Across regions and regulatory themes, a consistent message emerges: preparation must extend beyond the reporting function.

Melodie Michel

21 January 2026

Water risk

World entering ‘water bankruptcy’ era – adaptation necessary

"Water bankruptcy is not a series of isolated local crises, but a shared global risk that demands a new type of response."

Melodie Michel

21 January 2026

Circular Economy

Report warns of supply chain tensions threatening EV boom, pushes for battery circularity

"This is our window of opportunity to turn mineral risk into a competitive advantage."

Melodie Michel

20 January 2026

People & Culture

7-Eleven Chief Marketing and Sustainability Officer steps down

Marissa Jarratt is “taking a moment to reflect and recharge before [her] next chapter”.

Melodie Michel

20 January 2026

Biodiversity

Sustainable Markets Initiative unveils plan to create marine protected area in Antarctica

“The real question is whether industry chooses to engage constructively, and be part of the solution, or remain on the sidelines."

Melodie Michel

19 January 2026

Oceans

‘Historic’: High Seas Treaty enters into force

NGOs are now working to make a target of protecting 30% of the ocean by 2030 legally binding.

Melodie Michel

19 January 2026

Carbon market

Microsoft inks large deal with soil carbon credit firm Indigo

This is one of the first soil carbon deals to feature credits approved under the ICVCM's Core Carbon Principles.

Melodie Michel

16 January 2026

People & Culture

Rolls Royce appoints new Chief Sustainability Officer

Sustainability at Rolls Royce was previously led by Rachael Everard from 2019 to 2025.

Melodie Michel

16 January 2026

Carbon Credits

Carbon market hit US$1bn in 2025 – with higher prices offsetting lower volumes

"Forward markets show buyers are already pricing future supply very differently."

Melodie Michel

15 January 2026

People & Culture

Ørsted names new Head of Global Sustainability

Ida Krabek stepped down in December after 13 years at Ørsted.

Melodie Michel

15 January 2026

WEF

Conflict and societal divisions displace climate risks in Global Risk Report 2026

Societal concerns such as inequality, erosion of human rights and involuntary migration are high in the list of risks.

Melodie Michel

15 January 2026