Carbon removals
SBTi guidelines expected to spur carbon removal purchases
But high prices remain a barrier to adoption.
07 March 2025
Policy & Standards
ESG Reporting
GRI seeks feedback on new financial services reporting standards
“It is more critical than ever to equip capital markets with relevant guidance that can support them in financing the transition to a sustainable global economy.”
07 March 2025
Policy & Standards
Japan introduces first ISSB-aligned sustainability disclosures standards
These will soon become mandatory for companies listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.
06 March 2025
Electric Vehicles
Carmakers welcome proposed EU delay on emissions reduction targets
Automakers had been increasingly worried about the upcoming requirement to reduce vehicle emissions by 15%.
05 March 2025
Guest article
The EU’s Omnibus Proposal: A Reckless Retreat from Sustainability
"We needed to use the stick, not just the carrot, to push companies towards more sustainable corporate behaviour."
04 March 2025
Energy Transition
EU Clean Industrial Deal sparks mixed reactions
“Although it is certainly industrial, it is far from clean.”
28 February 2025
Net zero
Climate experts predict net zero delay, but remain optimistic
The IPR 2025 Transition Forecast suggests a 67% probability of limiting global warming to 2°C or below.
28 February 2025
Policy & Standards
EU Clean Industrial Deal: €100bn to accelerate green manufacturing
Sustainability criteria in public procurement, carbon intensity label and a 24% circularity target.
27 February 2025
EU Omnibus
EU confirms dramatic cuts in sustainability reporting requirements
"Full-scale deregulation designed to dismantle corporate accountability."
26 February 2025
Policy & Standards
Trump’s energy policies risk creating compliance headaches for US firms
“Diverging state and federal climate policies are creating a fragmented regulatory landscape in the US."
21 February 2025