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EU unveils details of Omnibus simplification for sustainability reporting

Policy & Standards

EU unveils details of Omnibus simplification for sustainability reporting

"The Competitiveness Compass transforms the excellent recommendations of the Draghi report into a roadmap."

29 January 2025

Report shows lagging Sustainable Development Goals progress in the EU

Report shows lagging Sustainable Development Goals progress in the EU

Progress towards the SDGs was two times slower from 2020 to 2023 than the previous four years.

29 January 2025

EU omnibus: Leaked draft suggests drastic reduction in sustainability obligations

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.

27 January 2025

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

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.

21 January 2025

Businesses urge EU to stay the course on CSDDD

Policy & Standards

Businesses urge EU to stay the course on CSDDD

"Predictability is critical to the ability of all actors, including businesses, to make informed decisions.”

20 January 2025

Concerns grow over banks’ climate commitments as GFANZ loosens mandate

Sustainable Finance

Concerns grow over banks’ climate commitments as GFANZ loosens mandate

The move comes after several financial institutions decided to leave UN-backed climate initiatives, such as NZBA.

06 January 2025

US announces 61% emissions reduction goal for 2035 – likely to be led by states

Policy & Standards

US announces 61% emissions reduction goal for 2035 – likely to be led by states

Strong leadership by non-federal actors could put the US on a path to 54-62% emissions reductions.

20 December 2024

EU adopts sustainable packaging and recycling rules

Policy & Standards

EU adopts sustainable packaging and recycling rules

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

17 December 2024

Asset owners push for mandatory Scope 3 emissions disclosures

Policy & Standards

Asset owners push for mandatory Scope 3 emissions disclosures

Limited data quality and inconsistent accounting frameworks make it challenging for investors to integrate Scope 3 in their targets.

09 December 2024

Climate advocacy of biggest insurers and pension funds under fire

Policy & Standards

Climate advocacy of biggest insurers and pension funds under fire

Analysis finds a lack of stewardship on climate policy engagement among the world’s largest asset owners.

03 December 2024