Policy & Standards SEC signals intention to dismantle hard-fought climate disclosure rule The move had been expected since Donald Trump was reelected on an anti-ESG agenda in November. Melodie Michel 12 February 2025
Policy & Standards SBTi launches consultation on Corporate Net Zero Standard revision Experts from business, civil society and academia are invited to apply to take part in the working groups by February 28, 2025. Melodie Michel 11 February 2025
Policy & Standards CDP, GRI and others urge UN countries to uphold double materiality requirements "Now is the time to strengthen the foundations of a global sustainability reporting system that serves businesses, society and the environment." Melodie Michel 11 February 2025
Policy & Standards Opposition grows against EU sustainability omnibus The omnibus process is raising concerns for its lack of transparency and inclusivity. Melodie Michel 05 February 2025
EU Omnibus Investors defend sustainability disclosures as EU embarks on simplification omnibus Reopening passed regulations like CSRD and CSDDD "could jeopardise the Commissionâs goal to reorient capital in support of the European Green Dealâ. Melodie Michel 04 February 2025
Climate disclosures New York State introduces mandatory climate disclosure bill Scope 1 and 2 emissions reporting could be made mandatory from 2027, and Scope 3 from 2028. Melodie Michel 03 February 2025
Policy & Standards Voluntary policies continue to dominate ESG landscape Despite the growth in mandatory reporting, voluntary policies remain more prominent. Rachel Willcox 31 January 2025
Policy & Standards EU unveils details of Omnibus simplification for sustainability reporting "The Competitiveness Compass transforms the excellent recommendations of the Draghi report into a roadmap." Melodie Michel 29 January 2025
SDGs Report shows lagging Sustainable Development Goals progress in the EU Progress towards the SDGs was two times slower from 2020 to 2023 than the previous four years. Melodie Michel 29 January 2025
Policy & Standards EU omnibus: Leaked draft suggests drastic reduction in sustainability obligations The bloc is seeking to exempt 31,000 companies from certain sustainability regulations. Melodie Michel 27 January 2025