Canada has amended the Competition Act to combat greenwashing, imposing strict requirements for businesses to substantiate their environmental claims. Effective June 20, these regulations introduce significant penalties for non-compliance, including…
The rise in the importance of sustainability reporting is largely due to this: businesses and stakeholders acknowledging the need for transparent plus accountable ESG practices. This shift mirrors an awakening…
The European Central Bank (ECB) has unveiled its second set of climate-related financial disclosures, revealing a noteworthy decline in carbon emissions from its monetary policy portfolios. Key drivers include the…
Sustainability is now more than ever, a crucial aspect of the corporate sphere as environmental consciousness takes root, and regulatory pressures grow larger. Carbon accounting appears in this light as…
The International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) has announced significant strides in harmonizing sustainability disclosure through strategic partnerships and a new two-year work plan. Key collaborations include the Transition Plan Taskforce,…
ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) risk management can be found in the dictionary under 'S' for sustainable. It requires being able to recognize, evaluate and take care of those risks…
A landmark $10 billion climate resilience bond is proposed for California’s November 2024 ballot, aiming to become the largest voter-approved climate investment in U.S. history. The bond focuses on protecting…
Materiality is a concept that comes to ESG through its own channels. It is about finding problems important for both sides, the company and those who have a stake in…
Vietnam Electricity (EVN) is advancing its integration of renewable energy sources, with solar and wind now making up 12% of its energy mix. Despite these efforts, the utility still heavily…
This festival season, Decathlon is launching an innovative initiative aimed at reducing waste and promoting sustainable festival experiences. The “No Tent Left Behind” campaign showcases the complete range of Quechua…
On World Environment Day, June 5, we reflect on the extraordinary career of Sir David Attenborough, who, beginning in the 1950s, evolved from a zoologist into a leading climate advocate,…
The International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) is important in the global sustainability community. To establish a standardized approach to sustainability-related disclosures that is universally applicable and consistent, the ISSB was founded to…
