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2025 in review – ESG compliance and reporting

2025 in review – ESG compliance and reporting

This year was defined less by acceleration than by consolidation, retrenchment, and political friction.

29 December 2025

EU scraps 2035 combustion engine ban in move to increase ‘flexibility’

Policy & Standards

EU scraps 2035 combustion engine ban in move to increase ‘flexibility’

The so-called “automotive omnibus” is expected to save the industry €706 million a year.

18 December 2025

UN adopt first resolution on AI and environmental sustainability

Policy & Standards

UN adopt first resolution on AI and environmental sustainability

Observers have deplored the removal of references to specific emissions and water impacts from previous drafts.

15 December 2025

What COP30 actually delivered – and does it even matter?

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What COP30 actually delivered – and does it even matter?

"The uncomfortable lesson from Belém must be that COP is no longer the primary driver of climate action."

02 December 2025

UK’s Financial Conduct Authority to regulate ESG rating providers

UK’s Financial Conduct Authority to regulate ESG rating providers

"This will enhance the UK’s reputation as a global sustainable finance hub."

01 December 2025

EU Ombudsman slams ‘maladministration’ in Commission’s sustainability Omnibus

EU Ombudsman slams ‘maladministration’ in Commission’s sustainability Omnibus

"Future simplification packages can now be challenged on process grounds."

28 November 2025

UK lays out North Sea oil and gas phase-out plans

UK lays out North Sea oil and gas phase-out plans

"The beginning of the end of oil and gas in this country."

27 November 2025

CCPI 2026: ‘Clearly visible progress’ in how countries are addressing climate change – except in petrostates

CCPI 2026: ‘Clearly visible progress’ in how countries are addressing climate change – except in petrostates

The 10th annual review of countries’ alignment with the Paris Agreement paints an ambivalent picture.

18 November 2025

European Parliament adopts Omnibus package that further dilutes CSDDD

European Parliament adopts Omnibus package that further dilutes CSDDD

MEPs have voted to delete the CSDDD obligation for companies to adopt a climate transition plan.

13 November 2025

WBCSD launches protocol to guide companies through circular economy transition

Circular Economy

WBCSD launches protocol to guide companies through circular economy transition

"GCP1.0 offers a clear and unified approach to set ambitious and adequate goals for circularity."

12 November 2025