Sustainability Reports Ingka Group on track to meet 2030 climate target despite challenges "We are determined to use our size and reach to play a leading role." Melodie Michel 03 February 2025
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." Melodie Michel 29 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
Climate Targets Walmart warns it will miss 2025 and 2030 targets as sales growth push up emissions Walmart’s operational emissions have been creeping up since 2021. Melodie Michel 06 January 2025
Sustainable Finance Greenwashing and inaccurate ESG reporting top list of investor concerns These concerns appear to contribute to a 'say-do gap' in investors’ attitudes towards sustainable assets. Melodie Michel 10 December 2024
Policy & Standards ISSB publishes new guide on identifying and disclosing sustainability-related risks Recent data suggests that companies still largely underestimate their sustainability-related risks. Melodie Michel 19 November 2024
Sustainability Reports Concerns over 'immaturity' of sustainability assurance market as demand soars FTSE 100 companies are increasingly turning to their auditors to provide assurance about some of the sustainability claims they make. Rachel Willcox 31 October 2024
Sustainability Reports Smiths Group reports 15% year-on-year reduction in GHG emissions The firm aims to have 25% of its suppliers by spend commit to science-based targets by 2027. Melodie Michel 14 October 2024
Sustainability Reports Yum! Brands’ ‘unstoppable growth’ strategy is hindering its climate performance The KFC, Taco Bell and Pizza hut owner saw Scope 2 (market-based) emissions ump 150% last year. Melodie Michel 09 October 2024
Climate disclosures Restating sustainability metrics is on the rise – here's how to hold up to scrutiny Almost half of FTSE 100 companies restated climate and sustainability metrics this year. Rachel Willcox 09 September 2024