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

Plastic Pollution

Morgan Stanley drops 2030 pledge to cut plastic pollution

The bank removed all mentions of its Plastic Waste Resolution from its latest ESG report.

Melodie Michel

06 September 2024

Transition Finance

Wells Fargo begins developing transition finance framework

Banks could generate US$44 billion of extra revenue annually through 2030 by financing the climate transition.

Melodie Michel

03 September 2024

Supply chains

Shein strengthens supplier termination policy after uncovering cases of child labour

The e-commerce giant now immediately terminates suppliers that commit severe violations of its ethics code.

Melodie Michel

27 August 2024

Policy & Standards

US firms not waiting for new deadline to prepare for California climate laws

41% of companies have a dedicated team “thoroughly investigating relevant laws and building internal competencies”.

Melodie Michel

22 August 2024

Climate disclosures

CDP offers deadline extension amid technical issues with new reporting platform

The organisation says its new tech platform has caused “unforeseen challenges”.

Melodie Michel

21 August 2024