Policy & Standards

From fear to lawsuits: Sustainability community reacts to EPA Endangerment Finding repeal

"Private industry will likely have to continue the push forward, as it has historically, for progress."

Melodie Michel

13 February 2026

Policy & Standards

Climate adaptation lawmaking accelerates: more than 900 laws adopted in 35 countries

Countries recently agreed on a list of indicators to measure adaptation progress under the Global Goal on Adaptation.

Melodie Michel

11 February 2026

Policy & Standards

EU adopts first carbon removal certification methodologies

"This is a vital step toward achieving our climate neutrality targets and ensuring a sustainable future."

Melodie Michel

04 February 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

Policy & Standards

US withdraws from IPCC and other major climate organisations

"A strategic blunder that gives away American advantage for nothing in return."

Melodie Michel

08 January 2026

Wind power

European wind firms challenge Trump-led project suspensions in court

Orsted and Equinor's respective offshore wind projects are both close to completion.

Melodie Michel

05 January 2026

ESG Reporting

2025 in review – ESG compliance and reporting

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

Melodie Michel

29 December 2025

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.

Melodie Michel

18 December 2025

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.

Melodie Michel

15 December 2025

Sponsored Article

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."

Simon Heppner

02 December 2025

ESG ratings

UK’s Financial Conduct Authority to regulate ESG rating providers

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

Melodie Michel

01 December 2025

EU Omnibus

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

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

Melodie Michel

28 November 2025