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Ingka Group-backed recycling plant to boost Belgium’s circularity goals

Circular Economy

Ingka Group-backed recycling plant to boost Belgium’s circularity goals

IKEA’s largest retailer announced a new €1 billion investment in recycling infrastructure this January.

13 June 2025

When business leads: Lessons from the climate policy trenches

When business leads: Lessons from the climate policy trenches

Eliot Whittington shares lessons learned in 20 years of climate advocacy within CISL’s Corporate Leaders Groups.

05 June 2025

US pulls billions from CCUS, decarbonisation projects: ‘major step backwards’

US pulls billions from CCUS, decarbonisation projects: ‘major step backwards’

“We are faced with a worst-case scenario in which the American taxpayer and businesses have invested billions without any results."

02 June 2025

SAF production to double in 2025 – but ‘policy shortcomings’ are hiking up prices

SAF production to double in 2025 – but ‘policy shortcomings’ are hiking up prices

IATA estimates that Europe’s SAF mandates have made SAF five times more costly than conventional jet fuel.

02 June 2025

Asset managers’ SFDR disclosures still too generic despite 'credible progress'

Sustainable Finance

Asset managers’ SFDR disclosures still too generic despite 'credible progress'

"Credible, clear disclosures are possible – but they are still far from the norm."

29 May 2025

Companies call for ambitious 2040 climate target as EU 'closes in' on 2030 goals

Climate Targets

Companies call for ambitious 2040 climate target as EU 'closes in' on 2030 goals

The EU is on track to cut emissions by around 54% by 2030.

28 May 2025

MEPs submit amendments to Omnibus directive as watchdog launches formal inquiry

MEPs submit amendments to Omnibus directive as watchdog launches formal inquiry

Proposed amendments to the Omnibus directive are due to be debated in Parliament by July.

26 May 2025

EU leaders seek to kill due diligence requirements despite warnings

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.

22 May 2025

Experts sound ‘global red alert’ as fires trigger record-high forest loss

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."

21 May 2025

EU and UK strike deal to link emissions trading schemes

Policy & Standards

EU and UK strike deal to link emissions trading schemes

The agreement is expected to save UK companies £800 million by 2030.

20 May 2025