COP16 in Cali, Colombia, saw mixed reactions from the 3,000 delegates, but there were some notable victories. One key achievement was the establishment of a new subsidiary body that will…
The International Society of Automation (ISA), a leading global authority on automation, has published a new position paper, “Advancing Precision Agriculture Through Control System Technologies,” to emphasize the essential role…
A new IFRS Foundation report reveals that more than 1,000 companies have begun referencing International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) standards in their reports, with 30 jurisdictions moving towards incorporating these…
At COP29, CDP and EFRAG announced a significant advancement in their partnership to enhance efficiency in the environmental data ecosystem. This strengthened cooperation brings the CDP’s global disclosure system into…
As ESG concerns have moved from the margins to the mainstream, the relevance of these factors has skyrocketed. Today, investors are increasingly prioritizing ESG factors as indicators of a company's…
Former President Donald Trump secured a second term this week, defeating Vice President Kamala Harris in a highly divisive election focused on issues such as abortion, foreign policy, and the…
A new California law requiring large corporations to disclose value chain emissions and climate-related financial risks survived an initial legal challenge by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. This decision by…
The European Union (EU) is pushing to finalize a trade agreement with the South American Mercosur bloc by the end of 2024, EU Commissioner for Crisis Management Janez Lenarcic revealed…
In a significant environmental breakthrough, the European Union achieved an 8.3% reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in 2023, marking one of the largest year-over-year declines outside of the COVID-19…
By Peter Paul van de Wijs, Chief Policy Officer
Corporate accountability is now a pressing global focus, underscored by recent international discussions on environmental action. Companies' roles in tackling sustainability challenges…
In today's business environment, sustainability and corporate responsibility are not merely buzzwords—they have become critical components for long-term success and brand reputation. Stakeholders, including consumers, investors, and regulators, increasingly expect…
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has released its 2024 European Common Enforcement Priorities (ECEP) Statement, outlining stringent new standards for corporate reporting under the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive…