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

Fossil fuels

UK lays out North Sea oil and gas phase-out plans

"The beginning of the end of oil and gas in this country."

Melodie Michel

27 November 2025

COP30

CCPI 2026: ‘Clearly visible progress’ in how countries are addressing climate change – except in petrostates

The 10th annual review of countries’ alignment with the Paris Agreement paints an ambivalent picture.

Melodie Michel

18 November 2025

EU Omnibus

European Parliament adopts Omnibus package that further dilutes CSDDD

MEPs have voted to delete the CSDDD obligation for companies to adopt a climate transition plan.

Melodie Michel

13 November 2025

Circular Economy

WBCSD launches protocol to guide companies through circular economy transition

"GCP1.0 offers a clear and unified approach to set ambitious and adequate goals for circularity."

Melodie Michel

12 November 2025

Climate Targets

SBTi unveils second draft of Corporate Net Zero Standard update

The updates are meant to reinforce scientific integrity while improving clarity, actionability, and usability.

Melodie Michel

06 November 2025