EU weakens ETS ambition, in 'major setback' for climate mitigation
17 July 2026
In a fundamental reshape to one the European Union's flagship decarbonisation policies, the European Commission has today announced plans to weaken the ambition of the Emissions Trading Scheme.
UK mulling sustainability reporting protections amid US ESG backlash
17 July 2026
The UK is considering how it can ensure companies expected to report under its Sustainability Reporting Standards (SRS) rules are not exposed to legal risks linked to anti-ESG policies in the US, a senior official said.
Nature-positive transition pathway methodology released
17 July 2026
A methodology for developing nature-positive transition pathways for the UK economy has been released, in a bid to scale up private investment.
How ESG data is evolving to reflect the turmoil of our times
17 July 2026
ESG data is adapting to stay relevant, writes Peter Cripps
IIGCC to tackle engagement outcomes, systems stewardship in new toolkit
16 July 2026
A framework to help investors define the intentions and outcomes of engagement is being devised by the Institutional Investors Group on Climate Change (IIGCC), as the industry accelerates work to standardise stewardship reporting.