As ESG reporting moves from a voluntary exercise to a regulated, investor-critical function, sustainability teams are facing increasing pressure to deliver disclosures that are accurate, comprehensive, and aligned with evolving…
A few years ago, if you said “sustainability reporting” at a board meeting, you'd probably get a few nods and a polite “we’ll look into it.” Fast forward to today—and…
The UK has stepped forward with its draft sustainability and climate reporting standards, and while they mirror global frameworks, there’s a local flavor to how the UK is planning to…
If you've ever felt like ESG reporting is a maze of overlapping frameworks, you're not alone. But the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) just dropped a major update that could help…
Last updated: 6 November 2026
Choosing the right ESG framework starts with understanding which sustainability reporting requirements apply to your organisation, what information stakeholders need, and how different standards address materiality,…
According to a February 2024 study by the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC), a remarkable 98% of the world’s largest companies now issue sustainability reports—an increase from 91% in 2019—and…
In a strategic move to strengthen sustainability capabilities across sectors, the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA) has officially launched the Sustainability Reporting Body of Knowledge (SR BOK)—a national framework…
The European Commission is preparing a sweeping update to the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), introducing a new wave of subsidies aimed at promoting water-efficient farming across the continent.
Amid growing…
In a major move aimed at balancing environmental integrity with economic practicality, the European Union is moving forward with changes to the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) that will ease…
A new set of Harmonized Circular Economy Finance Guidelines has been launched to close a persistent gap between businesses and financial institutions when it comes to investing in circular economy…
In a significant regulatory shift, the European Union has introduced updated enforcement guidelines to ensure sustainability disclosures are supervised with the same rigour as financial reporting. Effective 1 January 2025,…
Circular economy trends in 2026 point to a shift from managing waste after disposal to designing products, supply chains and business models that retain material and product value. Key developments…