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
ESG Reporting Number of companies reporting through CDP dipped last year – but disclosure quality improved In 2025, 640 investors with US$127 trillion in assets requested CDP disclosures. Melodie Michel 13 January 2026
Sustainability disclosures Chemical firms accused of omitting hazardous substances in CSRD reports “I find it a bit absurd that chemical companies can argue that their production and use of hazardous chemicals aren’t material to their environmental impact.” Melodie Michel 12 December 2025
ESG Reporting OECD report shows progress in sustainability disclosures and integration 91% of listed companies by market capitalisation published disclosures in 2024. Melodie Michel 29 October 2025
ESG Reporting Nearly all companies in the S&P 500 now report on sustainability "Despite the anti-ESG pushback in some quarters, corporate America continues to push forward with more detailed reporting." Melodie Michel 16 October 2025
Advocacy Report highlights ‘profound’ lack of transparency in corporate climate lobbying A lack of appropriate governance may explain why so many companies’ advocacy efforts are misaligned with their climate goals. Melodie Michel 10 June 2025
Sustainable Finance Asset managers’ SFDR disclosures still too generic despite 'credible progress' "Credible, clear disclosures are possible – but they are still far from the norm." Melodie Michel 29 May 2025
Climate disclosures Nearly 70% of large US-listed firms now disclose Scope 3 emissions “While companies are setting more ambitious climate goals, few are sharing how they plan to get there." Melodie Michel 22 May 2025
EU Omnibus European firms favourable to CSRD in its current form, unhappy about Omnibus Support for CSRD increases with firm size, reaching 67% among those with over 5,000 employees. Melodie Michel 16 May 2025
People & Culture CDP to cut staff by 20% in impact-focused restructure “The restructure announced today will enable CDP to invest in the resilience and innovation of tomorrow." Melodie Michel 14 May 2025
ESG Reporting More Scope 3, less ESG: Sustainability disclosures amid shifting policy environment "Many companies are adjusting terminology in response to backlash." Melodie Michel 02 May 2025
Climate disclosures CDP: Just 2% of disclosing companies demonstrate environmental leadership "2025 must be the year all companies move decisively from transparency to action." Melodie Michel 23 April 2025