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- Standards & Frameworks
EU Parliament Backs Deeper CSRD and CSDDD Cuts in Omnibus Negotiating Deal
European Parliament lawmakers reached a compromise agreement on a negotiating position for the Omnibus I initiative that proposes deeper cuts to the EU's sustainability reporting and due diligence reg…
- Standards & Frameworks
European Commission Delays ESRS Sustainability Standards for Non-EU Companies to 2027
The European Commission announced the de-prioritization of the adoption of European Sustainability Reporting Standards for non-EU companies under the CSRD, pushing the deadline beyond October 2027. Th…
- ESG Movers
Novata Acquires Atlas Metrics to Expand ESG Platform for Private Markets
New York-based ESG data platform Novata announced the acquisition of Berlin-based Atlas Metrics, a European sustainability performance and reporting platform focused on helping banks, companies, and i…
- Climate & Nature
TotalEnergies and Veolia Expand Partnership on Energy Transition and Water
Energy company TotalEnergies and environmental services firm Veolia signed a new memorandum of understanding to broaden their collaboration across the energy transition and circular economy, building …
- Standards & Frameworks
EcoVadis-BCG report warns Scope 3 inaction risks $500 billion in 2030 liabilities
The EcoVadis-BCG Carbon Action Report 2025 projected over $500 billion in annual global liabilities by 2030 from carbon pricing of Scope 3 supply-chain emissions. Indian companies in global value chai…
- Climate & Nature
CLASP report details India's 1,035 TWh appliance efficiency target for 2030
A CLASP report detailed India's Ministry of Power target to cut 1,035 TWh of energy use by 2030, finding that aligning eight appliance standards with the World's Best MEPS could save 163 TWh in 2030. …
- Sustainable Finance
ICVCM approves six engineered carbon removal methodologies for CCP-labelled credits
On October 1, 2025, the ICVCM approved six engineered carbon dioxide removal methodologies and two forestry methodologies to issue Core Carbon Principles-labelled credits. The expanded high-integrity …
- Sustainable Finance
VCMI white paper projects carbon market reaching $250 billion by 2050
The Voluntary Carbon Markets Integrity Initiative released a white paper projecting the carbon economy could grow from $1.4 billion in 2024 to $250 billion by 2050, urging financial institutions to ta…
- Regulations
Kerala Cabinet approves India's first comprehensive ESG investment policy
The Kerala State Cabinet approved a comprehensive ESG investment policy that integrates environmental, social and governance principles into the state's industrial ecosystem, effective for five years …
- Climate & Nature
Net Zero Banking Alliance Shuts Down After Wave of Bank Departures
The Net-Zero Banking Alliance announced it will cease operations immediately following a member vote to transition from a membership-based alliance to a standalone guidance framework. The decision end…
- Climate & Nature
GCCA Launches Net Zero Value Chain Partners to Broaden Industry Collaboration
The Global Cement and Concrete Association announced a new membership category called Net Zero Value Chain Partners, opening its decarbonization programs to organizations beyond cement producers, incl…
- Standards & Frameworks
SBTi publishes first global register of certified target-setting professionals
On September 30, 2025, the Science Based Targets initiative published its first official global register of certified target-setting professionals and launched the SBTi Academy e-learning platform. In…
- Standards & Frameworks
UK closes consultation on UK SRS, mandatory reporting from January 2026
The UK Department for Business and Trade closed its consultation on the UK Sustainability Reporting Standards, with final standards based on IFRS S1 and S2 expected in Autumn 2025 and mandatory report…
- Standards & Frameworks
China pledges first absolute emissions cut of 7-10% by 2035
China announced its first-ever absolute greenhouse gas emissions reduction commitment at a UN climate summit, pledging to cut economy-wide emissions 7% to 10% from peak levels by 2035 and expand wind …
- Climate & Nature
TPI report finds 30% of global firms aligned with 1.5C scenario
On September 17, 2025, the Transition Pathway Initiative released its State of the Corporate Transition 2025 report, finding 30% of 2,000 assessed global companies now align with the 1.5C scenario, up…
- Sustainable Finance
ICVCM Approves Six Engineered Carbon Dioxide Removal Methodologies
The Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market approved six engineered carbon dioxide removal methodologies, enabling CCP-labelled credits from technologies including direct air capture, bio-oi…
- Regulations
Survey: Most EU Businesses Want Stronger Sustainability Rules Than Omnibus Proposes
A YouGov survey of more than 2,500 European businesses commissioned by climate think tank E3G finds that a majority of EU companies support more stringent and broadly applied sustainability reporting …
- Climate & Nature
Barclays Strikes First Carbon Removal Deal Using Enhanced Rock Weathering
Enhanced rock weathering company UNDO announced a carbon removal agreement with Barclays, marking the UK bank's first-ever carbon removal purchase, covering more than 6,500 tonnes of CO2 permanently r…
- Climate & Nature
Microsoft Backs Low-Carbon Cement Maker Fortera to Cut Data Center Footprint
Microsoft announced an investment in California-based green cement manufacturer Fortera through its Climate Innovation Fund, alongside a procurement agreement securing rights to purchase low-carbon ce…
- Standards & Frameworks
SBTi Launches Academy Platform and Certified Expert Credential
The Science Based Targets initiative announced the launch of the SBTi Academy, a new learning platform offering training and certification for professionals working on science-based climate target set…
- Climate & Nature
EU Cuts Emissions 37% Since 1990 but Climate Risks Mount, EEA Warns
A new European Environment Agency report finds the EU has reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 37% since 1990 despite 60% GDP growth over the same period, but warns that growing climate impacts and bio…
- Climate & Nature
Bureau of Energy Efficiency issues draft CAFE 2027 fuel-efficiency standards
India's Bureau of Energy Efficiency published draft Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency (CAFE) 2027 standards on 25 September 2025, applying from 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2032 for M1 passenger cars and …
- Climate & Nature
Government of India issues draft CAFE 2027 fuel-efficiency standards for cars
The Government of India published draft Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency (CAFE) 2027 standards on 25 September 2025, applying from 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2032 for M1 passenger cars and replacing th…
- Climate & Nature
Australia adopts 2035 target of 62-70% emissions cut below 2005 levels
Australia adopted a new 2035 climate target of a 62% to 70% reduction in emissions below 2005 levels, accepting the Climate Change Authority's recommended range and announcing a Net Zero Plan with six…