How AI Is Transforming Sustainability Strategy

Introduction to AI in Sustainability Strategy AI in sustainability strategy is moving from pilot phase to core infrastructure for US corporations. Companies now process vast volumes of emissions data, supplier disclosures, climate scenarios, and regulatory filings. Manual systems struggle to meet expectations under frameworks such as ISSB, TCFD, the GHG Protocol, and emerging SEC climate […]
How EU Sustainability Rules Impact US Companies

Introduction to EU Sustainability Regulations EU sustainability regulations impact US companies more directly in 2026 than at any previous time. What once seemed like regional European compliance now shapes global supply chains, procurement eligibility, and investor confidence. In November 2025, the European Parliament backed simplification changes to sustainability reporting and due diligence requirements while maintaining […]
Closing the Sustainability Workforce Gap in the USA

Introduction to the Sustainability Workforce Gap The sustainability workforce gap in the USA is widening at a critical moment for business. Companies face increasing regulatory scrutiny, investor pressure, and supply chain transparency demands. Yet they struggle to recruit professionals with the technical and strategic expertise required. Sustainability is no longer a communications function. It is […]
What Is Financial Services UK SDR Compliance and Why It Matters in 2026

Financial Services UK SDR compliance refers to how UK regulated financial institutions meet the Financial Conduct Authority Sustainability Disclosure Requirements and investment labelling regime introduced under FCA Policy Statement PS23/16. The framework is supported by the FCA ESG Sourcebook ESG 3, ESG 4 and ESG 5, the anti greenwashing rule effective 31 May 2024, and […]
How the EU Green Deal Is Transforming ESG Challenges in the Energy Sector

The EU Green Deal is reshaping the energy sector at an unprecedented pace. Energy companies are no longer navigating gradual policy adjustments. They are operating within a structural transformation that affects investment decisions, reporting frameworks, governance models, and long term competitiveness. The stakes are high. According to the European Commission, the energy sector generates roughly […]
Net Zero Is Reshaping the UK Energy Sector: The ESG Challenges No One Can Ignore

The UK energy sector sits at the center of the country’s legally binding Net Zero ambition and the practical reality of keeping energy secure and affordable. That combination creates a fast-changing ESG environment where strategy, reporting, governance, and stakeholder trust all matter at once. The UK government’s Net Zero Strategy sets out the policy direction […]
Why European Energy Coordination Is a Strategic ESG Imperative

European energy coordination refers to the alignment of national energy policies, infrastructure planning, grid expansion and climate targets across EU Member States. At first glance, this may sound like a technical policy matter. However, for ESG professionals, European energy coordination is now a financial and governance priority. Under the CSRD and ESRS E1, companies must […]
What double materiality means in a U.S. context

USA double materiality is no longer just a European regulatory concept. It has entered strategic discussions across U.S. boardrooms, particularly among multinational issuers, cross-listed firms, and companies with global supply chains. Although U.S. regulation remains grounded in financial materiality, global standards, investor pressure, and supply chain requirements increasingly push companies toward a broader lens. As […]
Is Your ESG Strategy 4°C-Ready?

ESG strategy in a 4°C Europe is no longer a theoretical discussion. Senior EU scientific advisers are urging policymakers to prepare for a continent that could warm by four degrees Celsius by the end of the century. Current projections suggest global warming may reach between 2.8°C and 3.3°C. For Europe, this translates into approximately 4°C […]
Textile Destruction Is Illegal in the EU. Are ESG Professionals Ready?

The European Union has formally adopted new rules under the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) that prohibit the destruction of unsold textiles and footwear. Under the regulation: From July 2026, large companies may no longer destroy unsold clothing and footwear. From 2027, companies must publicly disclose volumes of discarded products. Medium-sized enterprises will follow […]