Policy & Standards

SEC signals intention to dismantle hard-fought climate disclosure rule

The move had been expected since Donald Trump was reelected on an anti-ESG agenda in November.

Melodie Michel

12 February 2025

Sustainable Finance

Net Zero Banking Alliance exodus reaches Australia

Macquarie Group has decided to end its membership.

Melodie Michel

11 February 2025

Climate disclosures

New York State introduces mandatory climate disclosure bill

Scope 1 and 2 emissions reporting could be made mandatory from 2027, and Scope 3 from 2028.

Melodie Michel

03 February 2025

Paris Agreement

Private sector steps in to fulfil US climate commitments after Paris Agreement exit

"Our cities, states, businesses, and local institutions will take the baton of US climate leadership and run with it."

Melodie Michel

28 January 2025

Climate Targets

Trump confirms US exit from Paris Agreement on Day 1 as President

Researchers estimate that the withdrawal will eliminate more than a third of the world emissions reduction.

Melodie Michel

21 January 2025

Guest article

ESG communication in a fractured landscape: Balancing risks and opportunities

Emily Porro, SVP, Impact Practice co-lead at The Bliss Group, shares fives tips for adjusting sustainability communication in a challenging political climate.

Melodie Michel

20 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

CSO Futures Weekly

Your guide to 2025 ESG reporting (with deadlines)

A global view of new disclosure requirements, a bright future for sustainability jobs and US banks' exodus from a climate alliance.

Melodie Michel

09 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

Banking

JP Morgan completes Wall Street’s exodus from Net Zero Banking Alliance

All six of the top US banks have now left the climate alliance, two weeks before Donald Trump begins his second term.

Melodie Michel

07 January 2025