The energy transition in 2026 is no longer a straight-line decarbonisation story; it is a resilience challenge shaped by war risk, volatile fuel prices, and a moving regulatory target. Companies that plan for a single future will likely be caught out, while those that build flexible, scenario-based strategies can protect margins and keep their transition […]
Regulations are the backbone of corporate sustainability: they translate vague “green” ambitions into concrete rules of the road, raising the floor for how companies treat the environment and society. Without them, some firms would still chase short‑term profits while undercutting competitors who invest in cleaner, fairer practices.
Regulations: The Rules of the Road for Corporate Sustainability Read More »
The EU’s sustainability reporting regime is shifting again – and this time the spotlight is on how CSRD/ESRS might integrate the ISSB “global baseline”.
I’ve written a short explainer on what’s actually happening, why the Commission is looking at an ISSB‑aligned core inside ESRS (rather than scrapping CSRD), and what this means for reporters, investors and value chains.
Is the EU scrapping CSRD in favour of ISSB? Read More »
Q1 2026 has been one of the most consequential quarters yet for ESG, with clear signs of both progress and pushback: regulators in the UK and EU are refining reporting and green claims rules, while courts are reshaping expectations on supply chains, tech harms, and climate marketing. At the same time, litigation against Greenpeace and
ESG in Q1 2026: Polarisation and divergence Read More »
