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
Sustainability Reports McCain reports 28% drop in emissions and expands regenerative agriculture programme McCain has also presented a refreshed SBTi climate target for 2030. Melodie Michel 03 February 2026
People & Culture IKEA seeks new Head of Climate and Nature as Henzell-Thomas departs “After 14 years at IKEA, I’ve decided it’s time to move on.” Melodie Michel 02 February 2026
Real estate Grosvenor Group reports 31% property emissions reduction and names first CSO The company has also baselined 53,000 hectares of natural capital to inform a 25-year nature recovery plan. Melodie Michel 31 October 2025
Artificial Intelligence AI skills every sustainability leader should learn “AI is quickly becoming an essential part of the sustainability toolkit, but it’s only effective when practitioners know how to use it responsibly and confidently." Melodie Michel 28 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
Fashion Ralph Lauren retires 2040 net zero goal to focus on near-term reductions Ralph Lauren decreased absolute emissions by 34% in 2025 compared to its 2020 baseline. Melodie Michel 07 October 2025
Sustainability Reports PepsiCo reports 2 million tonne drop in emissions in 2024 "We know our sustainability journey will not always be linear.” Melodie Michel 02 September 2025
Sustainability Reports Amazon emissions up 6% – but AI energy efficiency is improving "The path to being a more sustainable company will never be linear." Melodie Michel 17 July 2025
Food System Mars credits sustainable farming focus for continued emissions reduction In 2024, Mars expanded sustainability-linked compensation to around 2,000 employees. Melodie Michel 03 July 2025
ESG Reporting EFRAG outlines plans to cut ESRS data points by 50% EFRAG has identified five levers to reduce the reporting burden on companies. Melodie Michel 20 June 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