Policy & Standards

Basel Committee stands firm against US pressure to dilute work on climate risk

The Committee will prioritise its work to analyse the impact of extreme weather events on financial risks.

Melodie Michel

13 May 2025

Policy & Standards

EU carmakers granted slower start to CO2 reduction race

“It’s ironic that the EU is delaying emissions targets for the car industry just as EV sales surge."

Melodie Michel

08 May 2025

EU Omnibus

Investors defend sustainability disclosures as EU embarks on simplification omnibus

Reopening passed regulations like CSRD and CSDDD "could jeopardise the Commission’s goal to reorient capital in support of the European Green Deal”.

Melodie Michel

04 February 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

People & Culture

Rebalance, be adaptive, own your identity: Hopeful advice for US sustainability leaders as Trump takes office

The regulatory landscape may change, but the business case for sustainability remains too strong to ignore.

Melodie Michel

20 January 2025

Nature-related risks

Growing integration of nature-related risks in global financial regulations: UN report

Regulatory efforts are led by the Global South and Europe.

Melodie Michel

16 January 2025

ESG Reporting

ESG reporting compliance in 2025: A global guide

Which ESG reporting regulations does your company have to comply with this year?

Melodie Michel

09 January 2025

Policy & Standards

EU adopts sustainable packaging and recycling rules

"Companies will ignore the packaging and packaging waste regulation at their peril."

Melodie Michel

17 December 2024

Policy & Standards

EU Parliament postpones Deforestation Regulation despite corporate calls to maintain it

If approved in trilogue negotiations, the delay would give large operators until December 2025 to comply.

Melodie Michel

15 November 2024

Policy & Standards

Canada introduces regulation to cap oil and gas emissions

Though presented as a “cap on pollution, not production”, the regulation seeks to redirect the sector’s record profits towards decarbonisation.

Melodie Michel

05 November 2024