EU Omnibus EU Council unveils draft position on CSRD and CSDDD revision Among other things, the Council clarifies the conditions that would warrant sustainability due diligence beyond direct suppliers. Melodie Michel 17 April 2025
Nature disclosures ISSB and TNFD strengthen collaboration on nature-related disclosures "A clear signal that we are committed to reducing fragmentation in sustainability disclosure." Melodie Michel 09 April 2025
Sustainable Marketing Is greenhushing a good thing? Lessons from CSO Futures’ sustainable marketing event "A lot of organisations share a lot of things about sustainability that, quite frankly, not a lot of people are interested in hearing." Melodie Michel 28 March 2025
ESG Reporting GRI seeks feedback on new financial services reporting standards “It is more critical than ever to equip capital markets with relevant guidance that can support them in financing the transition to a sustainable global economy.” Melodie Michel 07 March 2025
EU Omnibus EU confirms dramatic cuts in sustainability reporting requirements "Full-scale deregulation designed to dismantle corporate accountability." Melodie Michel 26 February 2025
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
Policy & Standards CDP, GRI and others urge UN countries to uphold double materiality requirements "Now is the time to strengthen the foundations of a global sustainability reporting system that serves businesses, society and the environment." 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
Policy & Standards Voluntary policies continue to dominate ESG landscape Despite the growth in mandatory reporting, voluntary policies remain more prominent. Rachel Willcox 31 January 2025
ESG Reporting Standards boards team up to strengthen sustainability assurance market The two standards come after repeated calls for more transparency in this industry. Melodie Michel 27 January 2025