Environment Archives

EU slashes CSRD scope in Omnibus reform, prompting fears of weakened sustainability oversight.

Business

EU Shrinks CSRD Scope: A Pressure Release or Just Delaying the Boil?

byGeorges Arbaje

April 18, 2025

March’s Omnibus Package pulled a regulatory sleight of hand that might look like a relaxing of the rules, but under ...

EU Parliament halts ESG regulations, raising concerns about sustainability progress.

Environment

EU Halts ESG Regulations: A Step Back for Sustainability?

byGeorges Arbaje

April 11, 2025

The European Parliament has spoken — and this time, it’s not a full-throated “yes” to ambitious ESG mandates. Instead, it’s ...

The EU and U.S. ESG strategies evolve as updates reshape sustainability priorities.

Business

The EU and U.S. Sustainability Race: What’s Up Ahead?

byGeorges Arbaje

April 4, 2025

In previous volumes of IMPAKTER's weekly Friday ESG Regulations Update series, we've discussed the latest sustainability regulations within the EU, ...

Alt Tag: ESG news regarding Microsoft & Carbon Direct, Greece's €5.75B Green Push, Australia Cyberattacks, Market Turmoil

Business

Microsoft, Carbon Direct Launch mCDR Integrity Framework

bySejal Jain

April 4, 2025

Today’s ESG Updates Microsoft & Carbon Direct: Released new science-based standards for ocean carbon removal, promoting scalable, high-integrity ESG solutions. ...

Environment

Is Environmental Lobbying a Waste of Time?

byInternational Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD)

April 2, 2025

The headlines these days seem to be filled with global catastrophes. From horrifying regional conflicts to cyber espionage, rampant inequality ...

Europe’s ESG ship shifts course as resource security and industrial demands take the helm.

Circular Economy

The ESG Ship Dives Deep: Mining for a Sustainable Future

byGeorges Arbaje

March 28, 2025

Last time, we talked about Europe’s ESG ship setting sail, braving the rough waters of sustainability. But now? Brussels isn’t ...

ESG news regarding Apple’s $99M Clean Energy Fund, EU Backs Gaza Plan Strongly, Social Bonds Surge Rapidly Worldwide, JPMorgan Revamps DEI Strategy Now

Business

Apple Launches $99M Clean Energy Fund in China

bySejal Jain

March 25, 2025

Today's ESG Updates Apple’s $99M Clean Energy Fund – Supports 100% renewable supply chain by 2030, boosting sustainability efforts. EU ...

ESG news regarding F1’s Green Shift, Goldman’s $1B Climate Push, Purdue’s $7.4B Plan, BOJ Holds Rates:

Circular Economy

Formula 1’s Sustainable Edge at the Australian Grand Prix

bySejal Jain

March 19, 2025

Today’s ESG Updates F1’s Sustainable Drive: The Australian GP boosts sustainability with waste cuts, renewables, education, inclusivity, and cultural recognition. ...

ESG news regarding chemical industry regulations, green market growth, french amendments to sustainability reporting, 36 companies responsible for half of 2023 global co2 emissions

Business

95% Of Commercial Chemicals Are Untested For Safety: New Study Exposes Regulatory Gaps

byLena McDonough

March 6, 2025

Today’s ESG Updates Key Finding Exposes Regulatory Gaps in the U.S. and EU: Polymers, long seen as a safe alternative, ...

ESG news regarding Germany pushes for EU Fiscal Rule change, Deloitte ties office hours to bonuses, Neste urges EU action on SAF, reforestation beats agroforestry in carbon storage

Business

Germany Calls For The Eu To Ease Fiscal Rules And Boost Defense Spending

byPeter Vigh

March 5, 2025

Today’s ESG Updates Germany Pushes for EU Fiscal Rule Changes: Germany calls for relaxed fiscal rules to boost defense spending ...

Biodiversity

$200B for Nature: Global Pact to Protect Biodiversity by 2030

bySejal Jain

March 4, 2025

Today’s ESG Updates $200B for Biodiversity: Governments pledge $200B by 2030, boosting global conservation efforts. Biogas Emissions Tracker: Biogas CAT ...