Climate risk

EU shown to ‘massively’ underestimate climate impact on debt-to-GDP ratios

"We can leave the economic consequences of climate change out of our models, but not out of our future."

Melodie Michel

09 March 2026

Policy & Standards

EU’s Industrial Accelerator Act criticised for protecting fossil fuel interests

“This proposal brings the carrot for industrial decarbonisation, but it lacks the stick."

Melodie Michel

05 March 2026

Policy & Standards

UK publishes final sustainability reporting standards

The FCA is now consulting on an initiative to use the new standards for mandatory reporting.

Melodie Michel

27 February 2026

Decarbonisation

Global GHG emissions hit new record in 2025

The persistent upward trend highlights the limits of current mitigation efforts and the impact of climate policy reversals in the US.

Melodie Michel

26 February 2026

Policy & Standards

‘Time to look forward’: Omnibus adoption marks end of CSRD and CSDDD uncertainty

"While you can be exempted from sustainability regulations, you cannot be exempted from social and environmental risks."

Melodie Michel

25 February 2026

Electric Vehicles

Mandating large firms to electrify fleets would create the EV demand carmakers need: report

An ambitious law requiring companies to electrify their fleets would create demand for 2 million new EVs.

Melodie Michel

23 February 2026

Policy & Standards

Nordic countries form front against further weakening of ETS2

ETS2 is set to impose a carbon tax on heating and vehicle emissions from 2028.

Melodie Michel

18 February 2026

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